1. 4 th Grade State Tests

2. ELA- April 14 th, 15 th and 16th Day 1Day 2Day 3Total Book 1Book 2Book 3 ReadingWriting Passages512311 Multiple- Choice Questions 30737 Short- Response Questions 358 Extended- Response Questions 112 Total Number of Literary Passages4-7 Total Number of Informational Passages4-7

3. ELA- This Year… Speaking and listening is no longer being assessed All text passages will be authentic and worthwhile to read (may be excerpts) Assesses: – Reading Standards : Key Ideas Craft and Structure Integration of Knowledge – Writing Standards : Text Types and Purposes Production and Distribution of Writing – Language Standards Conventions of Standard English Knowledge of Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

4. Multiple-Choice Questions Assesses Common Core Reading and Language Standards Students might be asked to: – Analyze different aspects of a given text – Identify central idea – Character and plot development – Style elements – Vocabulary

5. Read these sentences from paragraph 23 of the story. He grabbed the ends of the net in his hands, put it over his shoulder, and dragged the Sun back across the sky. Maushop was so strong that the Sun could not resist him. What does the word “resist” mean in these lines? A offer to protect B shine back at C fight against D care for

6. Short and Extended Response What did Measuring Worm do differently from the others that made her able to save the three bears? Use two details from the story to support your response. Maximum of 2pts Partial credit is given www.engageny.org The narrator’s relationship with her grandmother develops during her visit. How does their relationship develop? How do they communicate even though they do not speak the same language? Use details from the story to support your response. In your response, be sure to explain how their relationship develops explain how they communicate use details from the story to support your response Maximum of 4pts Partial credit is given www.engageny.org

7. Math- April 22 nd, 23 rd and 24 th BookNumber of Multiple- Choice Questions Number of Short- Response Questions Number of Extended- Response Questions Total Number of Questions 12400 22500 306410 Total496459

8. Math Content Standards Operations & Algebraic Thinking Number & Operations in Base Ten Number & Operations - Fractions Measurement & Data Geometry Common Core Instructional Shifts Students will engage in rigorous tasks requiring: – fluency with computation – application of mathematical understandings and application of the mathematical practices – deep understanding of concepts

9. There are 5,280 feet in a mile. What is the total number of feet in 6 miles? A 31,280 B 31,680 C 33, 680 D 35,280 Rosa wrote a pattern using the rule “subtract 7.” The first two numbers in her pattern were 83 and 76. Which number below is part of Rosa’s pattern? A 41 B 49 C 57 D 61 www.engageny.org

10. Short-Response Question 2 points Partial credit is given May require students to show their work A group of 6 people at an elementary school gave a total of $1,890 to a town to fix up a playground. Each person gave the same amount. At a middle school, 5 people each gave $280 to the same town. How much more did each person at the elementary school give than each person at the middle school? Show your work www.engageny.org

11. Extended-Response Question 3 points Partial credit is given May require students to explain their reasoning and ability to critique the arguments of others The area of Ken’s rectangular garden is 480 square feet. The garden is 24 feet wide. What is the length of fencing Ken will need to buy in order to fence in the garden completely on all four sides? Show your work. Answer: _____________________ feet Explain you thinking

12. Ways to Support at Home ELA Have your child read for an extended period of time to build stamina Ask your child questions about what they are reading to deepen their comprehension Read a variety of genres with your child Have your child show you details from the text when answering questions about what they are reading Math Ask students to predict the answer given the question Paraphrasing can help a child make sense of a problem and question Practice writing clear and concise mathematical explanations Ask students how many steps this problem requires. What will be your first step?

13. Science Test Performance Test – May 20 th -May 29th Written Test – June 1st