1. “Twas the Night Before Testing”
Preparing for End-of-Grade Test
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2. Walkertown Elementary School
When are the EOG Test?
May 30 (5th Science and 3rd ELA)
May 31 (5th/4th ELA and 3rd Math)
June 1 (5th / 4th Math)
June 5 Read to Achieve (3rd)
June 8 EOG ELA retest (3rd)
June 2-9 Make Ups
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Testing Window

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General Information:
The estimated testing time is 3 hours; the maximum time without accommodations is 4 hours.
Students will only take one test per day.
Assessment items are designed to ensure that the cognitive rigor of the test is aligned to the cognitive complexity and demands of the Common Core State Standards. These items will require students to not only recall information, but also apply concepts and skills and make decisions.
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End-of-Grade Reading
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ELA EOG
Selections may include poems, charts, stories, schedules and content passages.
The test will consist of fiction passages and nonfiction passages.
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6. Types of Questions on ELA EOG
Cognition
Purpose
Main Idea
Supporting Details
Summarizing Main Points
Vocabulary in Context
Multiple Meaning of Words
Text Features
Reference Materials
Parts of a Book
Example: Based on the context of
paragraph 3, what does scarce mean?
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7. Types of Questions on ELA EOG
Interpretation
Making Inferences
Drawing Conclusions
Determining meaning of figurative language
Making Predictions
Example: Based on the selection,
what will most likely happen next?
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8. Types of Questions on ELA EOG
Critical Stance
Determining the impact of literary elements
Determining effect of author’s word choice, purpose and decisions
Comparing and contrasting
Example: In lines 3 and 5 why does the
author most likely repeat the phrase “Let’s go!”
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9. Reading EOG Getting Prepared for Reading
Allow your child to practice “endurance” reading. For children that have a hard time sitting down to read for ten minutes, push them to read for longer periods of time.
Help your child to self monitor for understanding.
Ask your child questions about what they are reading. Try to get them to explain the plot and describe characters’ actions.
Work with your child using informational text such as menus, pamphlets or brochures.
Practice released test items for Reading.
Reading EOG
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End-of-Grade Math
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Math EOG
Calculator Active and Calculator Inactive parts of the math test will be given in the same day
Domains
Number and Operations
Measurement and Data
Geometry
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
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12. Math EOG Getting Prepared for Math
Math will be given in 2 sections – Calculator Active and Calculator Inactive
Encourage calculator use and make sure that your child is using the calculator appropriately to solve math problems. The calculator is only helpful if it is used correctly.
Review strategies for solving math problems. Pose a problem and see how many different ways your child can solve it. This encourages higher order thinking skills.
Caution your child about “distractors.”
Practice released test items for Math.
Math EOG
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Elementary
School

13. End-of-Grade Science
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Elementary
School

14. Measures student understanding and knowledge of principles, concepts, interpret laboratory activities and relate scientific information to everyday situations
Science EOG
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Elementary
School

15. NC Essential Standards
Earth Systems, Structures, and Processes
Ecosystems
Energy Conservation and Transfer
Structures and Functions of Living Organisms
Forces and Motion
Matter Properties and Change
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Elementary
School

16. Five Achievement Levels
Revised Achievement Levels
Meets on Grade Level Proficiency
Meets College and Career Readiness Standard
Level 5 denotes Superior Command of knowledge and skills
Yes
Level 4 denotes Solid Command of knowledge and skills
Level 3 denotes Sufficient Command of knowledge and skills No
Level 2 denotes Partial Command of knowledge and skills
Level 1 denotes Limited Command of knowledge and skills
Five Achievement Levels
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17. Achievement Scores

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Achievement Levels
Students scoring at Levels 1 and 2 will likely need additional help next year to succeed in that subject area.
Students scoring at Level 3 are considered proficient for that grade level or course, but may still need some targeted help in the next grade or course.
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Achievement Levels
Students scoring at Levels 4 or 5 are ready for the next grade or course, and are also on a path to be prepared for college or a career by the time they graduate.
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20. Test Day Reminders
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Elementary
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What Can a Parent Do?
Make sure students arrive early to school and have a chance to keep with their normal routines. Feeling rushed on the day of a big test will not help them to feel relaxed.
Set a regular early bedtime for students. 6 to 9 year-olds require hours of sleep per night for maximum benefit year-olds require a little less at 9-10 hours of sleep.
Students should have a healthy breakfast every day before school. Learning and trying your best is hard work!
Preparing for EOGs
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22. Make sure your child eats a good breakfast with protein
Make sure your child eats a good breakfast with protein. Carbs may cause the “crash and burn” syndrome.
Encourage your child to have a positive attitude.
Remind your child that there is absolutely no cell phone use during testing sessions. Cell phone use will cause a misadministration. So, cell phones will be turned off and collected during testing sessions.
Once testing is completed and materials are collected, students will be allowed to read books or magazines.
Test Day Reminders
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Elementary
School

23. Students will be provided the following materials:
Testing booklet
Bubble answer sheet
Scratch paper/Graph paper
Calculator
#2 Pencils
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Elementary
School

24. Resources: www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability
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Elementary
School

25. Questions?
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Elementary
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26. Read To Achieve Information
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Elementary
School

27. Information can be found at: http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/
Read to Achieve
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Elementary
School

28. 3rd Grade Good Cause Exemptions for Read to Achieve
3rd Grade Good Cause Exemptions for Read to Achieve * BOG Score of 439 or higher * TRC Level P or higher * EOG Level 3, 4, or 5
Read to Achieve
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Elementary
School