Preparing for the End of Grade Test Fourth Grade Kristina Brown Cyndy Miller Crystal Isler Jamela Salley Laura Mayle Tia Taylor

Important Dates **May 23-29 End-of-Grade Tests Administered in Math and Reading ** Tentatively scheduled/Admin. send home specific grades and subjects in Thursday folders this week *Could someone check and see what the dates are for this year? I could only find May 18-21, but no dates for the science and ss summative. Check with Mr. Macquire for these dates. This is the testing window for this year. Last year, retest 1 was given to students who scored a level 2 on the EOG in reading and/or math. Parents had to opt in to retest students who scored a level 1 on the reading or math EOG. Previously, it was only administered at the gateway years (grades 3, 5, and 8).

What do the scores mean? I (Limited command of knowledge and skills) II (Partial command of knowledge and skills) III (Sufficient command of knowledge and skills) IV (Solid command of knowledge and skills) V (Superior command of knowledge and skills)* The SBE adopted the new Achievement level in March 2014. The 5 academic levels are effective with 2013-14 school year.

End-of-Grade Reading

End-of-Grade Reading Measures reading comprehension and knowledge of vocabulary Based on the CCSS (Common Core State Standards) Provides students with selections to read and questions to answer related to those selections

Test at a Glance 52 questions total Suggested Testing Time Contains operational items (count for the student) Contains field test items (do not count for the student) Suggested Testing Time Between 180 -240 minutes “Unlimited” time Literary Selections (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays) and informational (content and consumer) Students can have up to 2 and ½ times the allotted time for the test. Students who have not completed the test in 115 minutes generally are moved to another room to finish. *note: students get a stretch break and are escorted to the bathroom. They can write in their test booklet and are given scratch paper.

Breakdown of Reading Questions Domain Grade 4 Reading for Literature 30–34% *Plays, Poetry, Fiction Stories Reading for Information 45–49% *Non-Fiction Language 19–21% *Grammar/Syntax Total 100%

How can I help my child in Reading? Provide your child with a variety of suitable reading materials and discuss the purpose of different text types, such as fiction, letters, newspaper articles, journals, etc. Read aloud to and with your child and take time to discuss the interesting books you and your child have read. Share and discuss articles, diagrams, charts, illustrations, and maps with your child. Ask your child open-ended questions that cannot be answered with a single word or a single phrase (e.g., Why? How do you know? Explain . . . Tell me about . . . Give me examples.)

Test Taking Strategies R.U.N.S. R- Read the title and the questions U- Underline key words in the questions N- Number the paragraphs, read the passage and underline keywords as you read S- Select the best answer and show support

Practice Test

End-of-Grade Math

End-of-Grade Math 54 multiple-choice questions Calculator Active 27 questions Calculator Inactive 27 questions Suggested Testing Time Between 180 -240 minutes “Unlimited” time Math tests are administered on one day. (Calculator inactive will be completed before the calculator active session) Calculators and Graph paper will be provided . Students will receive instruction on how to use appropriate functions on the calculator to solve complex problems and check work.

Breakdown of Math Questions Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Number and Operations-Fractions Measurement and Data Geometry 12-17% 22-27% 27-32% Place Value Multiplication and division factors and multiples Patterns Place value Word problems Fractions Decimals Line plots Converting within metric and customary systems Measuring angles Area/Perimeter Angles Lines Characteristics of 2 dimensional figures

How can I help my child in Math? Do math with your child at home as problem-solving partners. Use word problems. Have your child explain how he or she is solving the problems. Make a list of all the ways your family uses mathematics at home: Newspapers and weather reports include charts, graphs, data, and statistics Sporting events provide data and statistics The grocery store affords an opportunity for counting money (decimals, estimation) Recipes can be modified (proportions and fractions) Road trips encourage map reading and distance, time, and gasoline mileage problems

Practice Test

Academic Preparation Discuss your child’s academic performance with him or her – how he or she is doing in school Encourage your child to ask questions about things he or she doesn’t understand Work with your child on his or her homework Communicate with your child’s teacher(s) Encourage your child to make a commitment to do well in school and set goals

Academic Preparation Use flash cards to review concepts and vocabulary before the test Reduce anxiety by reminding your child to do his or her best, but not with daily reminders about expected performance

Before the EOG’s Provide positive support and encouragement Go to bed early Eat a healthy breakfast Arrive on time to school

Questions?