Parent University: NJ ASK Info & Study Island

1. John Marshall School Welcomes You to Parent University:NJ ASK Info & Study Island Presented by Mrs. Gluchowski Mrs. C. Pellicane

2. Today’s Agenda • Overview of NJ ASK 3, 4, 5 • Writing • Reading • Math • Science (Grade 4 ONLY) • Study Island • Question & Answer Session

3. When is the test? Grade 3: May 13-16, 2013 Make-ups: May 20-24, 2013 Grade 4: May 13-17 (Last day is Science) Make-ups: May 20-24, 2013 Grade 5: May 6-9, 2013 Make-ups: May 13-17, 2013

4. ELA test Design- NJ ASK • Writing– Narrative & Explanatory Prompts – 30 minutes each • Reading selections -3 each – 30 mins. each • Multiple Choice Questions- 3rd Grade-18 (6 each) 4th Grade – 24 (8 each) 5th Grade – 30 (10 each) • Open-Ended questions – I for each passage

5. Reading – Multiple Choice • Questions -based on reading passages –fiction and non-fiction • Working with Text- questions in which students interpret meaning from the text. • Analyzing Text- students analyze and critique the text. 

6. Reading – Open Ended • The student must respond in paragraph form • For each bullet one paragraph is expected • Format– RSS,RSSE • Students must cite evidence from text and explain

7. Writing Prompts • Scored using the NJ Registered Holistic Scoring Rubric (a 5-point scale). • Scores will be doubled, for a maximum of 10 points per writing prompt. • The goal is to be Advanced Proficient • Please see Rubric in your packet

8. Writing - Narrative • Narrative = Speculative • It is a springboard for writing a story. • It should include characters, setting, and problem/solution • Plan well…….BMELL

9. Writing – Informative/ Explanatory Two types • Introduces a topic or • Uses a poem to introduce a topic. Format • Students need to describe, discuss, explain, or analyze some aspect of the topic. • IBC -- Intro/ Body/ Conclusion

10. Math format

11. Math Question Types • Sample short constructed response Find the product of 39 x 11. Place your answer here: __________ (Correct answer: 429)

12. Math Question Types • Sample extended constructed response

13. Extended Constructed Response Rubric 3-Point Response - Shows complete understanding of problem’s math concepts - Executes all procedures completely - Gives relevant responses to all parts - Clear, effective explanation about problem-solving steps 2-Point Response - Shows nearly complete understanding of problem’s math concepts - Executes nearly all procedures completely - Gives relevant responses to most parts - Somewhatclear, effective explanation about problem-solving steps 1-Point Response - Shows limited understanding of problem’s math concepts - Executes procedures incompletely and/or with major errors - Gives incomplete or inaccurate responses - Unclear, ineffectiveor lacking explanation about problem-solving steps

14. Science – Grade 4 Only Multiple Choice & Constructed Response

15. Study Island • www.studyisland.com • Reading, math & writing • Common Core- ELA & Math • Science – 4th grade only • Encourage student to complete 20 mins. daily • Complete a different subject area each time

16. NJDOE Website • 2012 Grade 3-5 NJ ASK Parent, Student, and Teacher Information Guide http://www.nj.gov/education/assessment/es/njask • NJ ASK/ESPA Sample Testshttp://www.nj.gov/education/assessment/es/njask • Language Arts Literacy Grade 3 and Grade 4 Guide to Criterion--Based Holistic Scoring: A Writing and Reading Handbook (samples of scored writing) http://www.nj.gov/education/assessment/es/njask • NJ ASK A Science Manual Open-Ended Questions Grade 4 http://www.nj.gov/education/assessment/es/njask • NJ ASK A Mathematics Manual Open-Ended Questions Grade 3 and Grade 4http://www.nj.gov/education/assessment/es/openended_math_scoring_manual_g34.pdf

17. We would like to leave youwith one final thought . . .

18. Thank you for coming!  Please email us if you have any questions: Kathleen.gluchowski@ edison.k12.nj.us Catherine.pellicane@ edison.k12.nj.us