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2014 NY State Test Overview. Overview. Test Construction Number and Types of Questions Time What Is Tested Math Domains, Standards ELA Strands, Domains, Standards How Is Material Tested Description of Types of Questions Used. ELA Test Construction: Number and Types of Questions.
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Overview • Test Construction • Number and Types of Questions • Time • What Is Tested • Math Domains, Standards • ELA Strands, Domains, Standards • How Is Material Tested • Description of Types of Questions Used 2014 4th Grade State Test Information
ELA Test Construction:Number and Types of Questions 2014 4th Grade State Test Information
ELA Test Construction:Time Expected, Time Allowed 2014 4th Grade State Test Information
Math Test Construction:Number and Types of Questions 2014 4th Grade State Test Information
Math Test Construction:Time Expected, Time Allowed 2014 4th Grade State Test Information
ELA – What is Tested:Strands, Domains • Strands • Reading (RI, RL) – 100% of Points • Question Type • Language & Writing – Up to 45% of Points require writing and command of language • Domains • Key Ideas & Details – Up to 65% • Craft & Structure – Up to 35% • Integration of Knowledge & Ideas – Up to 30% 2014 4th Grade State Test Information
Math – What is Tested:Domains 2014 4th Grade State Test Information
ELA:Description of Question Types • Multiple Choice • Almost all will only be answered correctly if student comprehends and makes use of the whole passage • Distractors, incorrect responses that seem to be plausible correct responses to students who have not mastered the skill or concept being tested, are used. • Short Response • These questions ask the student to make an inference (a claim, position, or conclusion) based on his or her analysis of the passage, and then provide two pieces of text-based evidence to support his or her answer. • Extended Response • Require comprehension and analysis of either individual or paired text. • Designed to assess Writing from Sources • Allowstudents to demonstrate their ability to write a coherent essay using textual evidence to support their ideas. 2014 4th Grade State Test Information
Math:Description of Question Types • Multiple Choice • Many multiple-choice questions require students to complete multiple steps. • Distractors, incorrect responses that seem to be plausible correct responses to students who have not mastered the skill or concept being tested, are used. • Short Response • Require students to complete a task and show their work. • Often require multiple steps. • Extended Response • Require students to complete two or more tasks or a more extensive problem and show their work. 2014 4th Grade State Test Information
Where to Find More Information • EngageNY.org • Information about the NY State Test and Common Core Standards • CoreStandards.org • Information about Common Core Standards 2014 4th Grade State Test Information
Where to Find More Information • Released 2013 Test Questions with Annotations • EngageNY.org> Common Core Curriculum & Assessments (tab at top) > Common Core 3-8 ELA and Mathematics Tests (link on left menu)> Annotated 2013 3-8 ELA and Mathematics State Test Questions (link in middle of page) • OR www.engageNY.org/resource/new-York-state-common-core-sample-questions 2014 4th Grade State Test Information