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PSSA Prep

PSSA SUPPORT- Third Grade Web Sites for Practice and Reinforcement

Math

A Plus Math  Practice math skills at this great site. Play math games like Matho and Concentration.

Addition Facts Challenge-  test your self- how many facts in 2 minutes ?

Math Playground is a math learning site for students in grades K-6.  It features a large collection of word problems, math games, and logic puzzles.

Subtraction Fact Challenge- how many in two minutes ?

Primary Math Games- check the grade level index for a neat variety of games to practice math skills.

Teach R Kids Math-  On line quizzes for a number math skills.  Scroll down the menu on the left side and pick third grade.

Third Grade Math Skills -Find over 100 website links arranged by skill level.

Timed Quiz-  Practice up to 2 digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.  Choose time and number of problems.

See the McKnight Library Internet Links for more math  sites- click on Library, Library Internet Links, then the 500's on the chart, and scroll down to Math.

Reading

Compact for Reading  School Home  Links- 100 printable school to home activity sheets for third grade arranged by reading skill.

Interactive Phonics and  Word Study Center- practice phonics skills with online learning games, covering K through 6th grade such as long vowels,  digraphs, contractions, and context clues

Kids Lab Grade 3- Choose an online tutorial, specific strategy practice, or mixed reading practice. Includes  Context Clues Online..............Main Ideas Online ............Compare/Contrast Online

Third Grade Language Arts Skills-  Find over 100 website links arranged by skill level.

Third Grade Literacy Activities- lots of fun learning activities arranged by skill.

See the McKnight Library Internet Links for more Language  sites- click on Library, Library Internet Links, then the 800's on the chart, and scroll down to Language Arts.

Test Practice

BrainChild Online Reading Passage Sample-  Passage and questions scored online.

Texas Grade Three On-Line Reading Practice Test 2004

Texas Grade Three On-Line Reading Practice Test 2003

Texas Grade Three On-Line Mathematics Practice Test

 

  • PARENTS ~  You can assist your child prepare for the PSSA by doing the following:
    • Maintain a pleasant home environment and avoid unnecessary conflicts. Try to make the morning(s) of the test pleasant ones. Do not add to your childs stress.
    • Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep before each day of testing, and make sure your child eats properly each day of the test. 
    • Send your child to school each day of the test with a water bottle.  It has been proven that water aids brain activity.
    • Make sure your child has taken any needed medication.
    • Ensure that your child is present during testing (children generally perform better when taking tests in their groups rather than at a make-up time).
    • Get your child to school on time each day of the test.
    • Wish your child good luck each morning of the test. Tell your child that he/she is special and that you believe in him/her!
    • Remind your child that the test is important. Encourage him/her to do his/her best.
    • If your child is too ill to attend, please call the school office.

    • Explain to your child the importance of using time wisely. If your child gets stuck on a question, encourage him or her to make the best guess and move on.

    • Remind your child to listen carefully to the instructions from the teacher and to read the directions and each question carefully.
    • Tell your child to attempt to answer all of the questions and not to leave any blank.
    • Encourage your child to stay focused on the test, even if other students finish early.

    • If your child is disappointed after taking the test, reassure him or her that there will be plenty of opportunities to improve and succeed.


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