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Ponus Ridge Middle School

Learn about the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) at Ponus Ridge Middle School, introduced in 1985 to assess student achievement in Grades 4, 6, and 8 across Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Since 2008, Science for Grade 8 is also tested. This guide explains the assessment process, student requirements, and strategies for success. Parents can find essential tips to support their children, including advice on test preparation, schedules, and reading practices. For more information, visit the Connecticut State Department of Education website or contact the school directly.

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Ponus Ridge Middle School

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  1. Ponus Ridge Middle School ______________________________ Connecticut Mastery Test Parent Information

  2. General Information • Introduced in 1985 to measure achievement for Connecticut students in Grades 4, 6, 8 • Three major content areas are assessed on each grade level in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics • The state of CT began testing for Science in Grade 8 in 2008

  3. Test Assessment____________________________ • Three major areas are assessed on each grade level • READING • WRITING • MATHEMATICS

  4. READING____________________________ • Reading has two sections • Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) • Reading Comprehension

  5. READING____________________________ • DRP is a holistic subtest with multiple choice questions that measure reading ability • Reading Comprehension consist of narrative and informational passages on a variety of topics. It includes passages with multiple and open ended questions

  6. READING____________________________ Reading Comprehension measures student’s ability to: • Form a general understanding • Develop interpretation • Make reader text connection • Examine the content structure of the piece

  7. WRITING____________________________ Writing has two subsets • Direct Assessment of Writing (DAW) • This is a subtest that requires a student to respond to a prompt within 45 minutes

  8. WRITING__________________________ • Direct Assessment of Writing and Editing and Revising • Test ability to convey idea effectively • 60 minute test that measures the writing process

  9. MATHEMATICS___________________________ • Math ability is assessed through word problems and basic math functions • Measures ability in areas such as calculations, estimation, fractions, word problems, and patterns • Math is administered in three sessions

  10. CMT Student Requirements___________________________ • Participate in 45 to 70 minute test session • Follow multiple step direction as presented by test examiner or as written in test booklet • Accurately shade in an answer bubble • Write legibly in cursive or manuscript on lines provided in the test booklet for open ended questions • Use a calculator and ruler

  11. Why Do Our Students Take The CMT’s____________________________ • For students, Parents, and Staff to have knowledge of student achievement • Testing can show parent and students how they performed locally and statewide • Learn more about aptitudes in content areas • To identify strengths and weaknesses • To begin to conceptualize career choice

  12. How Can I Help My Child Do The Best They Can On The CMT’ • Be aware of test dates and times • Get a good night sleep • Eat a good breakfast • Be on time to school • AVOID SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS AND ADDING EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES TO YOUR CHILD’S SCHEDULE DURING THE CMT’s

  13. HELP CONTINUED:____________________________ • Encourage your child to do their best • Reinforce that they must answer every question to the best of their knowledge (do not leave any blanks) • Encourage your child to use their time wisely by not spending too much time on any given question

  14. READ, READ, READ___________________________ • Encourage your child to read every night for at least 30 minutes • Have your child report to you what they have read • Have your child read to you • Read to your child

  15. For More Information___________________________ • www.ct.gov/sde • www.studyisland.com • Contact Ponus Ridge Middle School at (203) 847-3557

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