Welcome to LEAP Parent Night Harold Keller Elementary January 16, 2014

LEAP Given in grades 4, 8, 10, and 11 High stakes test- Students must pass (according to state standards) to be considered for promotion. Written Response Short Answer Multiple Choice Not Timed

LEAP 21 Achievement Levels Advanced: Student has demonstrated superior performance. (ELA 82%, Math 84%) Mastery: Student has demonstrated competency over challenging subject matter and is well prepared for the next level of schooling. (ELA 71%, Math 74%) Basic: Student has demonstrated only the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for the next level of schooling. (ELA 60%, Math 63%) Approaching Basic: Student only partially demonstrated the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for the next level for schooling. (ELA 53%, Math 56%) Unsatisfactory: Student has not demonstrated the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for the next level of schooling.

Writing and Math Constructed Response: March 18, 2014 LEAP Spring Test: April 7 th -10 th Grade 4 Promotion Standards Pass academically- On level in reading and math with a minimum D average and pass two other subjects Attendance Basic/Basic combination in LEAP 21 English Language Arts & Mathematics tests Did Not Meet Promotion Standards Summer School and Retest Mandatory for waivers or appeals Did Not Meet Promotion Standards Meets Promotion Standards Student Repeats 4th Grade Student Promoted to 5th Grade

English Language Arts Phase I - Writing (March 18 th ): Composition (100 – 150 words) –Responding to 1-2 given passages Proofreading - 8 Multiple Choice Items Phase II - Reading and Responding (April 7 th ): 4 reading selections (fiction, nonfiction, and poetry) 20 Multiple Choice Items 8 Short Answer Items Phase II - Information Resources (April 7 th ): 4-6 References (articles, parts of a book, visual aids, computer information) 5 Multiple Choice Items 2 Short Answer Items

Mathematics Phase I - (March 18 th ) 3 Constructed Response Items (Calculator) Phase II - (April 8 th ) Multiple Choice 36 Word Problems (Non-calculator) 24 Word Problems (Calculator)

Science Phase II – April 9th Part A: 40 Multiple Choice Items 4 Short Answer Items Part B: Comprehensive Scientific Task (3 Short Answer Items & 1 Essay)

Social Studies Part A: 25 Multiple Choice Items Part B: 25 Multiple Choice Items Part C: 4 Constructed Response Items Phase II – April 10th

Parents’ Role in LEAP Preparation ENCOURAGE your child. Provide a study spot with a dictionary, thesaurus, ruler, and calculator. Read silently and orally with your child. Check written responses. Check explanations of math problems. Emphasize importance of listening, participating, and cooperating with the teacher. Hold your child accountable for LEAP practice materials, activities, and homework. MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD IS HERE AND ON TIME EVERYDAY!

School’s Role in LEAP Preparation Whole Group: Individual Goal Setting Leveled Groups English Language Arts: Read 180 Title 1 Tutoring Groups Weekly Small Groups Thursday Study Hall Computer Stations Math: Title 1 Tutoring Groups Daily Small Groups Thursday Study Hall Weekly Stations Practice LEAP Packets

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