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Welcome, Third Grade Parents!
Welcome, Third Grade Parents!
In today's World, finding trustworthy information is more important than ever, especially for our kids. That is where the CRAAP Test comes in! It is a simple and fun way to help you and your children evaluate the reliability of sources. Let's break it down together.
THE CRAAP TEST
C-Currency examines how recent the information is, with newer sources generally being more valuable.
R- Relevance ensures the information directly relates to the research topic.
A- Authority checks the credibility of the author or publisher through credentials and domain types (.edu, .gov)
A- Accuracy verifies if the content is truthful, supported by evidence, and can be confirmed by other sources.Â
P- Purpose identifies potential bias by examining why the information was created and who created it.
Fun Tips for Using the CRAAP Test
Fun Tips for Using the CRAAP Test
Team Up: Make evaluating sources a family activity! Ask your kids to join you in checking if a website or article passes the CRAAP Test
Explore together: Collect a few articles, one reliable and one not, and go through the CRAAP criteria together. This can be a fun way to learn!
Share Examples: Visit trusted websites, like educational or government sites, to show your kids what reliable sources look like.
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