Parent University: ELA Georgia Milestones March 10, 2018 Austin Road Middle School Presented by: Germaine Brooks, ghardenbrooks@henry.k12.ga.us Presentation Contributions: Tisha Boyd, ELMS Michelle Harada, ELMS

How has reading instruction changed over the years? Reading Then Reading Now What do you notice? What was education like? How has it changed? The photo on the right is Mrs. Stafford’s room from R academy Reading in the past was centered around students sitting quietly at their seats and reading the print from the page. Today reading is more than just reading the words from a page. Students are reading from all types of sources.

What does it mean to be LITERATE today? Literacy is more than just being able to read the symbols/print from a page. Being literate now involves : be proficient and fluent with technology -speaking _writing -reasoning -critiquing -analyzing -synthesizing text

FOR CENTURIES, THE MOST COMMON USE OF THE TERM LITERACY HAD BEEN TO DENOTE ONE’S ABILITY TO READ AND WRITE A LANGUAGE WITH COMPETENCIES. HOWEVER, TODAY, THE DYNAMIC NATURE OF LITERACY IS SUCH THAT IT ENCOMPASSES MORE THAN THE ABILITY TO READ AND WRITE BLACK MARKS ON A PRINTED PAGE. LITERACY HAS COME TO REPRESENT A SYNTHESIS OF LANGUAGE, THINKING, AND CONTEXTUAL PRACTICES THROUGH WHICH PEOPLE MAKE AND COMMUNICATE MEANING! In order for students to be successful readers, it is expected that they not only be able to read the text, but comprehend the text, and

Why is the LEXILE score important? A Lexile measure used by teachers and parents to identify how difficult the sentences and words are within the text. The Lexile range shown is the middle 50 % of reader measures for each grade. This means that 25% of students had Lexile measure below the lower number and 25% had Lexile measures above the higher number. (about 50L above to 100L below his or her Lexile measure)- just like book for your child

Why is the LEXILE score important? Provide Hardcopies

Georgia Milestones Comprehensive Summative Assessment Program Grades 3 – High School Measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards (language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies).

Assessments: High School Grades 3 – 8 End of Course (EOC) in 9th Grade Literature & Composition, American Literature & Composition, Coordinate Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Physical Science, Biology, US History, and Economics Grades 3 – 8 End of Grade (EOG) in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies

Will They Have Enough Time? Content Area/Course Test Section(s) Minimum Time Per Section(s) Maximum Time Per Section(s) English Language rts 1 and 2 60 75 English Language Arts 3 70 90 Mathematics 85 Science 45 Social Studies At the extreme the students will have 165 minutes

Types of Problems Selected-response (multiple-choice) 59 questions Technology-enhanced (multiple-select or two-part) 1 Question Constructed-response 2 Questions Extended constructed-response Field Test Items 10 Questions Technology enhanced questions are computer delivered items that drive higher order thinking skills. Some examples of these types of questions are: text dropbox menus Drag and drop Multiple selection

Selected Response: Multiple Choice Multiple Choice questions is a form of assessment which respondents are asked to select only 1 correct answer from a list

Evidence Based Selection Response

Evidence Based Selection

Technology Enhanced These problems are not the traditional problems. They require higher order thinking skills are will have more than one correct answer. Your students will see these problems. For them they will have 2 passages in which they will have to compare the information. (multiple select or two part) ELA, Math, Science, and SS

Constructed Response Questions In a constructed response, students have to demonstrate their understanding of the text. They have to explain their answer and provide justification by citing the text. Answer must be supported by evidence

Extended Response Questions In a constructed response, students have to demonstrate their understanding of the text. They have to explain their answer and provide justification by citing the text. ELA

Achievement Levels Beginning Learners do not yet demonstrate proficiency as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students need substantial academic support Developing Learners demonstrate partial proficiency as specified by in Georgia’s content standards. The students need additional academic support Proficient Learners demonstrate proficiency as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students are prepared Distinguished Learners demonstrate advanced proficiency as specified in Georgia’s content standards. The students are well prepared

Middle School Testing Calendar (EOG) 6th/7th 8th ELA I April 30th April 23rd ELA II/III May 1st April 24th Math May 2nd April 25th Science Not Tested April 26th Social Studies April 27th You should notice that testing begins with 8th grade.

CONTENT WEIGHTS FOR 6TH GRADE You should notice that testing begins with 8th grade.

CONTENT WEIGHTS FOR 7TH GRADE You should notice that testing begins with 8th grade.

CONTENT WEIGHTS FOR 8TH GRADE You should notice that testing begins with 8th grade.

Are you smarter than a SCHOLAR? How the Chipmunk Got Its Strips: A Legend of the Iroquois

Are you smarter than a SCHOLAR? What type of question is represented by #1? How the Chipmunk Got Its Strips: A Legend of the Iroquois

Are you smarter than a SCHOLAR? Multiple Choice How the Chipmunk Got Its Strips: A Legend of the Iroquois

Are you smarter than a SCHOLAR? What type of question is represented by #2? What would be the correct way to answer this question?

Are you smarter than a SCHOLAR? Constructed Response How the Chipmunk Got Its Strips: A Legend of the Iroquois

Are you smarter than a SCHOLAR? What type of question is represented by #3?

Are you smarter than a SCHOLAR? Extended Response How the Chipmunk Got Its Strips: A Legend of the Iroquois

Resources to Support

Georgia Milestone Study Guides 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Ask about form These documents include: Sample test questions Answer key with explanations Key Terms

Georgia Milestone Generic Ids and Passwords Personal logins and passwords are necessary to access teacher-assigned tests and to share results obtained. This information will be provided by your child’s teacher. However, parents and others without personal login IDs can log on to the OAS using generic login IDs and passwords for each grade. www.georgiaoas.org

Resources Learnzillion Parent Roadmaps GSE Frameworks http://www.lumoslearning.com readworks.org

What Can You Do During Testing? Be encouraging! Remind students to read directions carefully and to check their work Point out that some items will be more difficult than others Help them in getting a good night’s rest Plan a balanced breakfast Stick to the schedule Don’t focus your conversations too heavily on the test

Georgia Milestones Resource Folders Encourage the parents to present this to their students Math Resources ELA Resources