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OGT Parent Night

OGT Parent Night. January 7, 2008 7:00 p.m. Presented by: Mrs. Kathy L. Kasler Mrs. Jackie Earnest. Overview. What are the State Standards? Reading Writing Math Science Social Studies Curriculum Realignment to meet State Standards. Overview. ODE website examples. Science

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OGT Parent Night

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  1. OGT Parent Night January 7, 2008 7:00 p.m. Presented by: Mrs. Kathy L. Kasler Mrs. Jackie Earnest

  2. Overview • What are the State Standards? Reading Writing Math Science Social Studies • Curriculum Realignment to meet State Standards.

  3. Overview • ODE website examples. • Science • Social Studies • Math • Reading • Writing • FAQ • What you can do at home?

  4. Reading Academic Content Standards • Acquisition of Vocabulary • Concepts of print, comprehension Strategies and Self-Monitoring Strategies • Informational, Technical and Persuasive Test • Literary Text

  5. Model Student Responses and scoring guides http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=240&Content=16590

  6. Writing Academic Content Standards • Writing Process • Writing Applications • Writing Conventions

  7. Mathematics Academic Content Standards • Numbers, Number Sense and Operations • Measurement • Geometry and Spatial Sense • Patterns, Functions and Algebra • Data Analysis and Probability • Mathematical Processes

  8. Science Academic Content Standards • Earth and Space Sciences • Life Sciences • Physical Sciences • Science and Technology • Scientific Inquiry • Scientific Ways of Knowing

  9. Social Studies Academic Content Standards • History • People in Societies • Geography • Economics • Government • Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities • Social Studies Skills and Methods

  10. Curriculum Realignment • Created Curriculum Maps in all 9th & 10th grade subject areas to reflect State Content Standards both vertically and horizontally. • Restructured courses to reflect new Content Standard placements within Science and Social Studies.

  11. Curriculum Realignment • Correlated format, content and method of all unit, semester and final exams to replicate the OGT. • Formative and Summative assessments drive instruction by allowing us to target what students know or haven’t yet learned rather than “just give grades.” • Added Study Island; www.studyisland.com

  12. ODE Websites General OGT website: • http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?Page=2&TopicID=9&TopicRelationID=216 OGT website for students: • http://success.ode.state.oh.us

  13. ODE Websites Sample Tests, Rubrics and Answers • http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=240&ContentID=4760&Content=16590

  14. FAQ Q: How many chances does a student have to pass the OGT? A: Five regular school year opportunities. Beginning with the Spring of the 10th grade year and testins in October and March of the 11th and 12th grade year. There are two additional Summer testing opportunities.

  15. FAQ Q: How long do students get to take the test? A: Students have up to two and one-half hours to take each of the subject area tests. MVHS will provide a late start for non-testing students during the week of March test administration.

  16. FAQ Q: What is the format of the OGT? A: The test is compiled of Multiple Choice, Written Short-Answer and Written Extended-Response questions. These questions are inter-mixed throughout the test.

  17. FAQ Q: My child has an IEP, what does that mean for the OGT? A: All students must take the OGT. Accommodations as defined by the individual’s IEP will be provided. Some students’ IEPs may require a form of Alternate Assessment.

  18. What parents can do at home? • Visit the ODE websites and familiarize yourself with previous OGT test questions. • Encourage your child to take the practice tests on-line. • Take the practice tests yourself. • Review test-taking tips with your child.

  19. What parents can do at home? • Support your child’s day-to-day academic efforts by staying on top of homework and attendance. • Communicate with your child’s teacher on a regular basis. • View Parent Access to Progressbook on a regular basis. https://parent.laca.org/General/District.aspx

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