1. North Carolina READY EOG
Information Night
Olde Providence Elementary
April 2, 2014

2. Welcome
We are glad that you are here to receive valuable information about the READY EOG.

3. Agenda Test Information Academic Strategies and Helpful Hints
Ms. Runyon, Assistant Principal and School Testing Coordinator
Academic Strategies and Helpful Hints
Mrs. Daniels, Academic Facilitator
Grade Level Break Out Sessions
3rd: MPR
4th: Ms. Harmon/Ms. Carswell
5th: Ms. Moritz

4. Total School Composite: 74.8%
Total School Composite: 74.8%
Test
Percent Proficient
Math 3
69.5%
Math 4
77.9%
Math 5
81.1%
Math 3-5
76.6%
Test
Percent Proficient
Reading 3
75.0%
Reading 4
69.7%
Reading 5
68.9%
Reading 3-5
70.9%
Test
Percent Proficient
Science 5
80.3%

5. Important test dates May 23rd May 26th May 28th May 29th
Science (5th grade)
May 26th
Memorial Day Holiday (no school)
May 28th
Reading
May 29th
Math
May 30th-June 10th
Make-up Testing/3rd Grade Re-test

6. Attendance Please ensure that your student is here on time each day
Testing will begin promptly at 8:45 AM
Dress comfortably
Make sure your child had plenty of sleep the night before and a healthy breakfast the day of testing

7. Notable changes Re-testing for 3rd Grade students only Score Reporting
Immediate
New Achievement Levels

8. Achievement Level
Meets On-Grade-Level Proficiency Standard
Meets College-and- Career Readiness Standard
Level 5
Superior Command of knowledge and skills
Yes
Level 4
Solid Command
of knowledge and skills
Level 3
Sufficient Command of knowledge and skills No
Level 2
Partial Command
Level 1
Limited Command

9. Achievement Level 3
Students performing at this level have a sufficient command of grade-level knowledge and skills contained in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) assessed, but they may need academic support to engage successfully in this content area in the next grade level. They are prepared for the next grade level but are not yet on track for college- and-career readiness without additional academic support.

10. Reading/Language Arts
Domain
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Reading for Literature
32–37%
30–34%
36-40%
Reading for Information
41–45%
45–49%
37-41%
Language
20–24%
19–21%
21-25%
Total
100%
All questions are multiple choice.
Maximum testing time is 4 hours.
Released test items:

11. Reading Achievement Level ranges
Grade
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5 3
≤431
≥452 4
≤438
≥460 5
≤442
≥464

12. Data Analysis and Probability
Math
Grade
Goal 1
Number and Operations
Goal 2
Measurement
Goal 3
Geometry
Goal 4
Data Analysis and Probability
Goal 5
Algebra 3
35 – 40%
18 – 21 Questions
10 – 12%
5 – 6 Questions
12 – 15%
6 – 8 Questions
20 – 25%
10 – 13 Questions 4
15 – 18 %
8 – 9 Questions 5
10 – 15%
5 – 8 Questions
25 – 30%
13 – 16 Questions
Grade
Total Questions
Calculator Active
Number (%)
Calculator Inactive 3 82
54 (66%)
28 (34%) 4 5
Released test items:

13. Math achievement level ranges
Grade
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5 3
≤439
≥460 4
≤440 5

14. Math Maximum testing time is 4 hours.
Questions for grades 3 and 4 are all multiple choice.
Students will complete the calculator inactive section before the calculator active section.
As a student completes the calculator inactive section, he or she will request a calculator from the test administrator and continue with the calculator active section.

15. 5th Grade Math
Will include some constructed response (grid-in) questions in the calculator inactive section
All of the constructed response questions have a single numeric answer
Questions on the calculator active section are all multiple choice

16. Practice for grid-ins may be found at:
Scroll down to “Guidelines, Practice and Examples for Math Gridded Response Items”
Released test items:

17. 5th Grade Science Maximum testing time is 4 hours.
Unifying Concept
Grade 5
Forces and Motion
13–15%
Matter: Properties and Change
12–14%
Energy: Conservation and Transfer
11–13%
Earth Systems, Structures, and Processes
15–17%
Structures and Functions of Living Organisms
14–16%
Ecosystems
Evolution and Genetics
Total
100%
Grade / Subject
Total items
5 General 75
Maximum testing time is 4 hours.
All science assessments will be paper/pencil.
Released test items:

18. Science achievement level ranges
Grade
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5 5
≤241
≥263

19. Common Exams/MSLs 4th Grade Science and Social Studies
5th Grade Social Studies
At this time, we do not plan to administer the Common Exams.

20. Preparing Your Student for the Reading EOG
Preparing Your Student for the Reading EOG! Preparing Your Student for the Reading EOG!
For the next SIX weeks make it a family goal to LIMIT TV and screen time.
Read with your child!
Nothing can replace an adult reading with a child that can stop and explain a word or event in a story.
Provide a calm, structured reading time where your child can gain knowledge and confidence.

21. How can I help my child with reading comprehension in the next six weeks?
You can help your child with vocabulary and inferencing skills.
These are two areas where students struggle the most.
Each grade level will provide question stems to help facilitate discussion about a text.

22. VOCABULARY
Vocabulary includes unknown words, multiple-meaning words, antonyms, idioms, metaphors, and similes
Context Clues
Anchor Chart

23.   INFERENCING
Making an EDUCATED guess using what you know & what you read in the story! Being a good detective & using clues from the reading!
Great Texts to use to help teach inferencing skills
Graphic Novels
Cartoons
Sunday paper

24. What can I read with my child? Free Resources
Various states have released tests for passages: NC,TN, FL, CA, VA
Google: released tests and the state
These samples will show you a good example of text on your child’s grade level.
Read a novel together
Folktales, fables, myths and poetry
Articles with visual text (charts, diagrams, pictures)
More resources are available on Amanda Daniels’s Wiki:

25. Read aloud to your child! Moms and Dads!!!
The Read Aloud Handbook

26. Questions Please write your question on the note card provided.
We will post a Frequently Asked Questions document on the OP website
FAQs for Reading, Math and Science

27. Break Out Sessions 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade MPR
Ms. Harmon/Ms. Carswell
5th Grade
Ms. Moritz

28. (The “good cause exemptions” are explained on the next slide.)
Explain verbally the flowchart. Refer to the guidebook for more explanation.
A possible script:
The law requires third graders who score at Level 1 or 2 in reading on the third grade EOG be retained. However, in special circumstances students can receive what is called a “good cause exemption”. The law also states students will attend summer reading camp if they do not show proficiency after third grade and they do not qualify for good cause exemptions. This camp will be provided by CMS and will be of no cost to you. Students who show proficiency at the end of the summer reading camp by passing the Read to Achieve test or producing a completed reading portfolio will be promoted to the fourth grade.
(The “good cause exemptions” are explained on the next slide.) *

29. Good Cause Exemptions and Alternate Proficiency Measures
Limited English Proficient students
Students with IEPs that include alternate assessments and reading interventions (EXTEND 1 and EXTEND 2)
Proficiency on an alternate assessment after EOG or summer reading camp
Previously retained more than once
Proficiency through a reading portfolio
MAP score of 197
TRC Level P
BOG score of 442
The law states the following good cause exemptions:
Limited English Proficient students
Students with IEPs that include alternate assessments and reading interventions
Proficiency on an alternate assessment after EOG or summer reading camp
Proficiency through a reading portfolio
Previously retained more than once
If your child qualifies for a “good cause exemption” they will be promoted to 4th grade regardless of their score on the 3rd grade EOG. * *

30. Plan for Successful Reading Development of Retained Students
If your child does not demonstrate reading proficiency they will be able to attend CMS Summer Reading Camp.
At the end of CMS Summer Reading Camp, if your child does not demonstrate reading proficiency, your child will be promoted to 4th grade with a retention label and receive additional intensive reading support during the following school year.
If your child does not demonstrate reading proficiency, and does not attend CMS Summer Reading Camp, they will be retained in 3rd grade.
If your child does not demonstrate reading proficiency they will be able to attend CMS Summer Reading Camp.
Attending summer reading camp will provide additional six weeks of reading instruction to help your child gain proficiency in reading. The CMS Summer Reading Camp will be offered at no cost to parents. Participation in the CMS Summer Reading Camp is a parent’s decision. If your child qualifies and you choose not to participate, your child will be retained in 3rd grade.
If your child is still not proficient after the CMS Summer Reading Camp, your child will move to the next year with a “retained” label on his or her record. Retained students will be place in one of two classes the next school year: a three/four transitional class or an accelerated class. * *

31. Students who attend CMS Summer Camp
You may choose to review this flowchart with parents as needed. Refer to the guidebook for more explanation. *

32. Questions