1. 2018 New York State Testing Program ELA and Math Grades 3-5
Presented by: Laura Rivera

2. ELA
April 11-12, 2018

3. Informational Texts
One of the major shifts of the CCLS is an emphasis on developing skills for comprehending and analyzing informational texts.
The following chart following chart is an example of the range of informational texts that students may encounter by the end of Grade 8.

4. Question Formats Multiple Choice
They will ask students to analyze different aspects of a given text, including central idea, style elements, character and plot development, and vocabulary.
Many questions will require students to combine skills.
Questions will require more than rote recall or identification.
Short-Response
Single questions in which students will be required to provide textual evidence to support their answer
These questions ask the student to make a claim, take a position, or draw a conclusion and then provide two pieces of text-based evidence to support the answer.
The purpose of the short-response questions is to assess a student’s ability to comprehend and analyze text.
Students will be expected to write in complete sentences. Responses should require no more than three complete sentences.

5. Question Formats cont. Extended-Response
Questions will require comprehension and analysis of an individual text or paired texts
Many extended response questions will ask students to express a position and support it with text-based details.
Questions allow students to demonstrate their ability to write a coherent essay using textual evidence to support their idea

6. ELA Test Design

7. ELA Test Design

8. MATH
May 1-2, 2018

9. General Math Test Facts
Mathematics questions may assess multiple-standards simultaneously
Grades 3 – 5 will use rulers on the test
Grade 4 and 5 will also use protractors on test
Grade 5 will use a state provided reference sheet for the test

10. Question Formats Multiple Choice
Used to assess standard algorithms and conceptual standards
Many questions require students to complete multiple steps
Short-Response Questions
2-Point Question
Students will complete a task and show their work
Often require multiple steps, application of multiple mathematics skills and real-world applications
Extended-Response Questions
3-Point Question
Students need to show their work in completing two or more tasks or one more extensive problem

11. Math Test Design

12. How Can I Help My Child Prepare?
Read aloud books from a variety of genres – fiction, biography, informational text, poetry, essays, short stories, historical fiction
Read for longer periods of time – build stamina
Talk about the book before, during and after reading
Practice Math facts everyday
Encourage mathematical discussions during daily routines – cooking dinner, scheduling events, shopping

13. How Can I Help My Child On The Day Of The Test?
Get a good night sleep
Have a good healthy breakfast
Get to school on time
Dress in comfortable clothes
Keep a calm environment

14. Additional Resources
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