LEAP 2025 Diagnostic Interim then Leap LEAP 2025

LEAP 2025

Diagnostic, Interim, then Leap

LEAP 2025 The questions are aligned to the standards we teach. v These tests measure student performance and give us an indication of whether students are “on track” for college and careers. v The results give next year’s teachers an idea of which students may need additional support during the year and which students may need to be challenged. v

Test Format v Multiple Choice v Multiple Select v Constructed Response v Extended Response v Passages or Source Documents o ELA, Social Studies, & Science

Multiple Select Questions For multiple select, the question stem will identify the number of correct answers that should be filled in. •

Constructed Response

Extended Response

What will the reading test include? Research Simulation Task Students will read 3 texts on same topic. Students will then answer multiple choice questions (some with Part A and Part B, some with multiple correct answers). Students will also respond to a writing prompt requiring text evidence. Literary Analysis Task Students will read a piece of literary text (fiction), then answer multiple choice questions. (Part A, B and multiple select) Students will also respond to a writing prompt. Narrative Writing Task Students will read a piece of literary text and respond narratively. (creative writing) Reading Literary and Informational Texts Students will read and respond to text through multiple choice questions, no writing!

Science v 2017 – field test v We will not be given the results. v The state will use the results from this year as a way to see if changes need to be made before next year.

th 5 v Grade LEAP 2025 The 5 th grade tests will be computer based. • We have integrated technology into our classrooms each day to help prepare them for online assessments.

What can I do at home to help my child? v Read more nonfiction v When answering questions for homework, AR, etc. . refer to text for answer and say/write page number, paragraph number v Highlight/underline answers in a text, then write the question number next to the answer in the passage v Practice using RAPS method when answering writing prompts

Helpful Websites, Apps, and Resources v www. caddomath. org v Go. Math - Grade 3, 4, and 5 on the ipad v Zearn v IXL – Math, Science, Social Studies, and ELA v http: //www. sheppardsoftware. com/ v http: //interactivesites. weebly. com/

Other Helpful Resources v www. louisianabelieves. com v School Aids - Common Core Test Prep Books v Paired Passages (Amazon for under $10. . may go up in grade level) v Review classwork and test prep that is done at school