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Gearing Up for the End-of-Grade Tests. 2013. End-of-Grade Test. Administered to 3 rd – 5 th graders May 20 - 24 Reading Math Science (5 th grade). Performance Levels.
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End-of-Grade Test • Administered to 3rd – 5th graders May 20 - 24 • Reading • Math • Science (5th grade)
Performance Levels • Level 4: Above grade level. Students have a superior command of the knowledge and skills in the CCSSM and are academically well prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area. • Level 3: On grade level. Students have a solid command of the knowledge and skills in the CCSSM and are academically prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area. • Level 2: Slightly below grade level. Students have a partial command of the knowledge and skills in the CCSSM and will likely need academic support to engage successfully in further studies in this content area. • Level 1: Below grade level. Students have a limited command of the knowledge and skills in the CCSSM and will need academic support to engage successfully in further studies in this content area.
Math End-of-Grade Test • 54 Total Questions Calculator Active: 27 questions (50%) Calculator Inactive: 27 questions (50%) • Multiple-choice questions (Gr. 3-5) • Grid-Ins (Gr. 5)
Grid-In Questions Grade 5 only 8 items Will be included in the calculator inactive section Practice will be provided
Grid-In Questions Students enter a numerical response Equivalent numbers are accepted (5/10 = ½, .5, or 0.5) No spaces within numbers allowed Decimals and / are permitted Commas and $ are not permitted
Grid-InConstructed Response Item • A company is having a picnic. The expenses will be for music and refreshments. • The music will cost $150. • The refreshments will cost $125. • Tickets will be sold for $2.50 per employee. • What is the minimum number of tickets that must be sold to pay for the picnic expenses? Calculator: Inactive
Grid-In Questions 2 1 • Practice, practice, practice! • Use computation and word problems involving numerical responses • Practice Sheet • Place in Math Journals • Practice problems periodically for Ten-Minute Math, Morning Work, Intervention Time, or extra math minutes
Math End-of-Grade TestGrades 3 – 5 Test will not require the use of rulers or protractors Graph paper and blank paper are provided
Math End-of-Grade Test • One Day Administration • Calculator Inactive section administered first and then the active section • Time Frames Estimated Time: 3 hours Maximum Time: 4 hours (without accommodations) • Provisions will be made for students who need time beyond the scheduled amount of time.
Preparing for the EOG • Teach the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics!
Best Practices in Math • Teaching for understanding rather than memorization “Items assess whether a student can move beyond memorization and apply process skills to the investigation of mathematics.” Test Information Sheets • Examples: • Multiplication • Geometric Shapes • Understanding the concept instead of just the procedure You can’t memorize understanding!
Best Practices in Math • Discussion of mathematics • Questioning & Justification of thinking • Why? • Why did that work? • How did you get that answer? • Does that work every time? • Can you find another way to get the solution? • Is your answer reasonable? • What happens if…..? • Justifying answers and solution processes
Preparing for the TestGrades 3 – 5 • Pick 2-3 big concepts to focus on. • 3rd – Multiplication (connected to Algebra), Fractions, & Area/Perimeter • 4th – Fractions, Multiplication/Division • 5th – Fractions & Decimals • Do not spend precious time on drill and practice of computation facts.
Preparing for the Test Practice sample EOG test items. Help students to analyze test questions and pick distracters.
EOG Test Information Accountability Website: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/ Includes: Test Information & Specifications Achievement Level Descriptors FAQs Grid-In Practice and Examples Sample Items
Test Resources • Unpacking Document • ClassScape • ExamView • SuccessTracker (www.pearsonsuccessnet.com) • Investigations Test Prep Book • Test Prep Books & Samples
DPI Wiki Space http://maccss.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/ http://www.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/
NAEP Questions Tool(National Assessment of Educational Progress) NAEP Question Tool http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/itmrls/ Questions Tools: Click on Mathematics or Science Select Grade 4 Choose a question and then view question detail Click on the tabs above to see more detail
Illustrative Mathematics http://illustrativemathematics.org/
Smarter Balanced Assessments • Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium www.smarterbalanced.org • Smarter Balanced Item Specifications & Samples http://www.smarterbalanced.org/smarter- balanced-assessments/#item • Smarter Balanced Assessment Sample Items http://dese.mo.gov/divimprove/assess/sbac.html#sbacsample
Preparing for the Test • Prepare students for the test. • Number of test items • Format of test • Bubble sheet • Sample questions • Discuss answer choices and distractors
Motivating Students • SLAMAR – • Students Learning About Math And Reading • Goal: Motivate students and review for the test • Positive Attitude
Motivating Students • Songs & Cheers • Spirit Days • Pep Rallies
EOG Pump-Up Songs 2013
EOG Spirit Week • Socking it to the EOGs! (Crazy Sock Day) • Hats Off to the EOGs (Hat Day) • Put on your thinking caps and put forth your best effort. • Waking Up the EOGs (Pajama Day) • Get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast before taking the test.
Motivating Students • Fostering Engagement: • Sticker Problems • Individual White-Boards/Chalk Boards • Number & Letter Fans • Games B A
Preparing for the Test • Reinforce Math Vocabulary • Math Notebooks • Graphic Organizers • Word Walls • Word Sorts • Review Games
CCSS Math Vocabulary http://www.graniteschools.org/depart/teachinglearning/curriculuminstruction/math/Pages/MathematicsVocabulary.aspx
Games Motivate and energize students Develop concepts and practice skills Provide engaging opportunities for students to deepen their understanding Encourage strategic mathematical thinking Provide repeated practice and review Assessment tool
Play Review Games Concentration Matching Cards Charades/Role Play Flash Cards http://www.brainflips.com/home.html http://quizlet.com/ Bingo www.teach-nology.com http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/vocab/wordgames-vocab.html 40
Bingo 41
Play Review Games Board Games http://jcschools.net/tutorials/vocab/wordgames-vocab.html Spinners and Cubes http://www.toolsforeducators.com/dice/ I Have, Who Has Velcro & Folder Games 42
Board Games http://jcschools.net/tutorials/vocab/wordgames-vocab.html
Review Games Hide & Seek Pictionary Scavenger Hunts Skillboard Math 47
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Games PowerPoint Games: Wheel of Fortune Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Password Jeopardy Who Wants to Be a Millionaire http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/PPT-games/ http://people.uncw.edu/ertzbergerj/ppt_games.html