ERB Test Grades 2-4

Dear Lower School Parents,

Grades 2 through 4 will take the CTP5, often referred to as the ERB (published by the Educational Records Bureau), during the week of February 6th through 9th. This standardized test is administered by independent schools across the nation and is used to gather information about the school’s instructional program and individual student data. We will test during the morning academic blocks on Monday through Thursday.

 
Individual reports detailing each child’s level of understanding in critical areas of the curriculum and verbal and quantitative reasoning skills are generated from this test. This assessment provides the school with information to help guide our instructional goals.

 
We must all keep in mind that scores on a standardized achievement test are only one benchmark of your child’s learning and progress. Unlike high-stakes testing, there is no preparation for the CTP5.  However, a good night's sleep and a hearty breakfast will fuel the brain to work at its best.

If an absence occurs due to illness or a family emergency, we will schedule a time during the school day for your child to make up the missed sections of the test. Please try to avoid scheduling outside appointments during the mornings this week. 

Parents will receive copies of the scores once they are available. Once you receive them, please schedule an appointment for guidance on interpreting the results, if needed.

Respectfully, 

Carrie Brown

Head of Lower School