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NYS Common Core Exams

NYS Common Core Exams. Background. NYS tests in grades 3-8 are Common Core-aligned to mirror the CC-aligned instruction in our classrooms (as of 2013) ELA Exam Dates: April 1, 2 & 3 Math Exam Dates: April 30, May 1& 2. Test Format & Content. Test Format and Content.

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NYS Common Core Exams

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  1. NYS Common Core Exams Presented by Mrs. Schneider & Ms. Pujol

  2. Background • NYS tests in grades 3-8 are Common Core-aligned to mirror the CC-aligned instruction in our classrooms (as of 2013) • ELA Exam Dates: April 1, 2 & 3 • Math Exam Dates: April 30, May 1& 2

  3. Test Format & Content Test Format and Content • 3 Books for all grades in ELA & Math • ELA will include literary passages as well as more content rich non-fiction representing multiple subjects • Math tests reflect the content emphases covering the major work of the grade • For all grades math exams are 20 minutes shorter than 2013, but the number of questions also decreases

  4. ELA Time and Test Design Grade 4

  5. Math Time and Test Design Grade 4

  6. ELA Time and Test Design Grades 5 & 6

  7. Math Time and Test Design Grade 5

  8. Math Time and Test Design Grade 6

  9. ELA 2013-2014 Question Types • Multiple Choice • Designed to incorporate the instructional shifts of ELA • Assess content with an emphasis on structure, craft & language • Author’s purpose will be stressed over main idea and sequence • Short Response • 2-point rubric – students may complete a graphic organize and support opinion with details from text • Compare and contrast, analyze. All descriptors for multiple choice apply to short response & extended response questions • Extended Response • 4-point Rubric – take a stance and support it with details from the text • Writing should clearly introduce a topic, connect ideas with details from text provide a conclusion that follows information presented and demonstrate grade appropriate command of conventions

  10. Range of Informational Texts The 2014 Common Core English Language Arts Test will have questions on a variety of informational texts. The chart below categorizes common informational texts according to their structure. Please note that the chart below is not grade specific, but can help understand the range of informational texts that students may encounter by the end of Grade 8.

  11. Math 2013-2014 Question Types • Multiple Choice • Designed to incorporate mathematical content and practices in real-world applications • Assess both procedural and conceptual standards • Require the use of multiple skills and concepts • All distractors will be based on plausible mistakes and misunderstandings • Short Response • Similar to past 2-point questions – complete a task and show your work • All descriptors for multiple choice apply to short response questions • Extended Response • Similar to past 3-point questions – show your work in completing 2 or more tasks or one more extensive problem • Give students the opportunity to show their understanding of math procedures, conceptual understanding, and application.

  12. Math Test Question Breakdown

  13. Math Test Question Breakdown

  14. Where can you find more information? • Common Core Library (http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/CommonCoreLibrary/default.htm) • Click on “For Families” tab • Select “Resources for Learning at Home” • Select “Grades PreK – 8” • Engage NY (http://engageny.org/) • Click on “Parent and Family Resources” tab

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