As we prepare for the DCCAS, the DCPS System has launched two initiatives for middle school which are Brief Contructed Response Practice everyday and Calculator Activities. I would like to talk about these two iniatives which I find very important to focus on.
The BCR Initiative states that all teachers in all areas should give a BCR item to their students in their subject area. For example, a Music teacher should give a BCR practice on Music. All teachers should also follow the district wide scoring guide.
The Calculator Activities initiative prepares the students for the use of a calculator during the DCCAS and to prepare them also for high school and college.