NEW YORK STATE MATH TEST 2014 2015 Presented

NEW YORK STATE MATH TEST 2014 -2015 Presented by Serena Trinkwalder

Links • Annotated State Test Questions • https: //www. engageny. org/resource/new-york-state- common-core-sample-questions • FAQ & State Test Fact Sheet • https: //www. engageny. org/3 -8

Test Design - Grade 3 Day Multiple Choice 1 2 3 Short Response # of Questions Scheduled Time 24 24 60 minutes 8 70 minutes 5 Extended Response 3

Test Design – Grade 4 Day Multiple Choice 1 2 3 Short Response # of Questions Scheduled Time 24 24 60 minutes 25 25 60 minutes 10 90 minutes 6 Extended Response 4

Test Design – Grade 5 Day Multiple Choice 1 2 3 Short Response # of Questions Scheduled Time 24 24 80 minutes 25 25 80 minutes 10 90 minutes 6 Extended Response 4

Scoring the Test Percent of Test Points Number and Operations in Base Tens Number and Operations Fractions Operations and Algebraic Thinking Measurement and Data Geometry 3 rd 5 -15% 15 -25% 40 -50% 15 -25% 5 -15% 4 th 20 -30% 15 -25% 5 -15% 5 th 20 -30% 30 -40% 5 -15% 20 -30% 5 -15%

Test Prep Overview • Year long work interpreting story problems through Shared (math) Reading • 2 math periods a day - 1 unit based & 1 test prep • Small groups for targeted Instruction • Groups are based on data from Benchmark test as well as unit assessments • Groups are very targeted – students move in and out of groups based on mastery of skills and strategies

Sample Extended Response Question

How Can I Help At Home? • Be encouraging • Involve your child in math related activities – cooking! • Have your child explain what he/she is doing • Practice facts so they are known with automaticity (computer/Ipad games) ² My Math Flash Cards App ² Sum Sense Multiplication http: //resources. oswego. org/games/Sum. Sense/summulti. html ² Speed Grid Challenge Multiplication http: //resources. oswego. org/games/Speed. Grid/Multiplication/urikamultires. html ² Sum Sense Division http: //resources. oswego. org/games/Sum. Sense/sumdiv. html ² Fractions Machine – equivalent fractions http: //www. iboard. co. uk/iwb/Fraction. Machine-Denominator-379 • Get a good nights sleep • Eat a healthy breakfast • Have a calm morning