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 \nStudents in grades 3-8 and grade 11 in HIDOE public & public charter schools  \nWhy  \ndo students take the SBA?  \n To ensure that all learners are supported  \n To measure how well the Hawaiʻi DOE is supporting its students across the state  \n To provide a chance for students to demonstrate their learning  \nHow are SBA results explained?  \nPROGRESS CHECK  \nThe SBA looks at student understanding of English language arts/ literacy & math at each grade level to assess for understanding, progress, and (when applicable) readiness for college and career.  \nEXPECTATIONS  \nEach grade-level assessment is aligned to gradelevel expectations outlined in the  Hawaiʻi Common Core Standards.  \nTohinaka, K., Sohn, H. H., & Pualoa, K. (2024) HFEC Advisory Committee & Assessment Section Q&A [PowerPoint Slides]. Hawaii Statewide Assessment Program. [https://smarterbalanced.alohahsap.org/content/contentresources/en/Assessment-Section-Presentation-to-HFEC_071724.pdf](https://smarterbalanced.alohahsap.org/content/contentresources/en/Assessment-Section-Presentation-to-HFEC_071724.pdf)  \nHow Educators Can Prepare Families & Students for the Smarter Balanced Assessment  \n| Strategies to Prepare Students | Supporting Test-Day Plans | Environmental Support |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Encourage plenty of sleep during the week of the SBA. | Ask,“What might be a good time to go to bed to get a good night's rest?” | Remind students of the SBA date & time on a daily basis leading up to/ on test-day. |\n| Provide students and their families with access to practice test questions. | Encourage students to ask questions about the test at any time leading up to test-day. | Offer sample test questions through providing online links and printed paper copies to increase equitable access. |\n| Encourage positive mindsets with affirmations. | Practice positive affirmations frequently asa class. | Greet students by name at the door, and offer each student a positive affirmation (do this as frequently as you can). |\n| Teach deep breathing, box breathing, or other techniques to encourage self-soothing and relaxation. | Practice breathing exercises in class on a daily basis. | Encourage students to teach at least one person outside of school about a breathing exercise they learned In class. |\n\nTohinaka, K., Sohn, H. H., & Pualoa, K. (2024) HFEC Advisory Committee & Assessment Section Q&A [PowerPoint Slides]. Hawaii Statewide Assessment Program. 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