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Preparing Your Child for the CSAP

Information Strategies

 
  • Make sure that you understand why schools give the CSAP and how the information will be used.
  • Find out when the school gives the CSAP so that you can ensure that your child is present for the test.
  • Ask whether the school gives students practice in taking the CSAP. If so, be sure that your child participates in these practice sessions.
  • Ask your child's teacher for information about activities that you can do at home to help your child learn academic content.


Physical Preparation

  • Make sure that your child gets a good rest the nights before the test. Children who are tired are less able to pay attention in class or to handle the demands of the test.
  • Feed your child a nourishing breakfast on the mornings of the test. Hunger can detract from good test performance.
  • Plan ahead to ensure that your child is present and on time for the test. Do not plan any medical or dental appointments on testing days.
  Contact
 Julie Joseph
 Elementary School Coordinator
 Email
 Ph: (719) 683-2700 ext. 1

 Danielle VanEsselstine
 Middle School Coordinator
 Email
 Ph: (719) 683-2700 ext. 2

 Sandy Murray
 High School Coordinator
 Email
 Ph: (719) 683-2700 ext. 3

 Jeri D'Amour
 District Assessment Coordinator
 Email
 Ph: (719) 683-2700 ext. 418


Things to Ask / Remind Your Child

  • Read the directions carefully when the teacher gives out the test.
  • Read the questions carefully and all of the answer choices.
  • If you don't know an answer to a question, skip it and go on to the next question.
  • If there is time at the end of the test, return to the unanswered questions.
  • It is helpful to eliminate some of the answer choices that you think are wrong.
  • It is better to tackle each question one-at-a-time rather than thinking about the whole test at once.
  • If you finish early, check your answers.