1. AzMERIT
Overview

2. The AzMERIT what?? AzMERIT is the new AIMS type test
Still Writing and Reading sections (and math-but you don’t want me teaching you that)
Writing (1 part)
Reading (2 parts)
“Multiple Choice” questions could have one correct answer or more than one correct answer.

3. 2016 Testing Schedule ELA Writing: Tuesday, March 29
ELA Reading: Wednesday, March 30 
Math: Tuesday, April 5

4. Writing Test Information
AzMERIT
Writing Test Information

5. Writing Test April 14th
AzMERIT format  You will only be able to use 3 papers-no more.

6. Writing Guides for English Language Arts (ELA) from AzMERIT
Each writing test will have one or more passages that relate to a prompt. Students will create a written response to the prompt.
Scratch paper is permitted on writing tests in order for students to compose a rough draft prior to formulating a “final” copy in the paper booklet or in the word processing area on the computer.

7. Two possible types of essays…
Informative‐Explanatory Essay
Argumentative Essay
Guess what? The writing part is basically a Writing on Demand!
You will get sources
Use those sources as the evidence/quotes for your essay

8. General Argument Rubric for AzMERIT
The highest score is a 10
Statement of Purpose/Focus and Organization
1-4
Evidence and Elaboration
Conventions and Editing
1-2

9. Rubrics for Both Types

12. Reading Test Information
AzMERIT
Reading Test Information

13. Reading Test Questions
The AzMERIT test has different names for the different types of questions. Here’s what they are, and what you have to do to answer them.

14. Reading Test Question Types
Multiple Choice Question
Pick the best answer
Evidence-Based Selected Response (2 part question)
The letter answer
The sentence that proves the above letter answer is correct
Hot Text
Select sentences
Two-Part Hot Text (2 part question)
Natural Language
Write in your own short answer

15. Reading Test Question Types cont.
Multi Select
Choose multiple correct answers
Grid Diagram
Place the correct answer within the diagram
Draggable Hot Text
Identified four sentences in order to complete a summary of the passage.
Editing Task
Possibly write your own answer

16. Example of a multi-answer question:

17. How will you know if it’s one or more?
Read the question.

18. AzMERIT Reading Test
A sample test