2012/2013 End of Grade Testing

Testing Dates Math and Language Arts: May th Grade Science: May 20-24

EOG Reading Facts  The end-of-grade (EOG) English language arts tests at grades 3–8 are multiple-choice tests.  The EOG English language arts assessments at grades 3–8 are available only in paper-and-pencil format for the 2012–13 school year.  The tests are aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English language arts.  Students read authentic selections and then answer questions related to the selections.  Knowledge of vocabulary is assessed indirectly through application and understanding of terms within the context of the selections and questions.  The estimated time allotted for all EOG English language arts tests is 150 minutes; the maximum time allowed is 240 minutes.

EOG Mathematics Facts  The EOG mathematics tests at grades 3 and 4 are multiple-choice tests.  The EOG mathematics tests at grades 5–8 are multiple-choice and gridded-response tests.  The EOG mathematics tests at grades 3–8 are available only in paper-and-pencil format for the 2012–13 school year.  All EOG mathematics tests are aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for mathematics.  For grades 3–8, the mathematics tests consist of two parts: calculator inactive and calculator active.  The estimated time allotted for all EOG mathematics tests is 150 minutes; the maximum time allowed is 240 minutes.

EOG Science Facts  The EOG science tests at grades 5 and 8 are aligned to the Essential Standards for Science.  Testing will be administered online.  The online EOG science test questions are multiple-choice and technology enhanced questions.  The estimated time allotted for the EOG science tests at grades 5 and 8 is 150 minutes; the maximum time allowed is 240 minutes.

How teachers prepare students in fourth quarter: Use strategies to help students locate important information Teach students to build stamina. Practice reading more complex text. Provide math problems uniform to EOG questions. Teach in a environment similar to EOG testing day. Practice test taking strategies for multiple choice test. SCIENCE: working on computer strategies and techniques.

What parents can do to help prepare Throughout the quarter: ~ Have students read with no interruptions. ~ Ensure students complete assigned work (without over assisting). Before Testing Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before the test. After a full night’s sleep, get up a few minutes earlier so your morning is relaxed instead of rushed. Make sure your child eats a nutritious breakfast before the test. Keep your home calm during testing week. Reduce outside activities to keep your child stress free. Don’t be late for school – arrive on time. Provide lots of encouragement to your children. Tell them how proud you are of them.

What to expect after testing: There will be no test retakes. Scores will not be available till the following school year. (This year only.) There will be no summer school. EOG scores do not determine if a child fails or passes a grade level.

You can help as a Proctor  A proctor’s primarily responsibility is to work with test administrators to make sure that everything is done in a fair and uniform way.  Before volunteering, proctors receive the training necessary to do the job properly.  Contact Susie Routh to find out how you can help.

Questions Let us know if you have any questions.