PS 183 Parent Meeting February 26 2019 Martin

PS 183 Parent Meeting February 26, 2019 Martin Woodard, Principal Kim Banks, Assistant Principal Mara Trager, Literacy Coach Nina Liu, Math Coach Amy Greenhouse, 3 rd Grade Teacher Jennifer Morales, 4 th Grade Teacher Emily Parr, 4 th Grade Teacher WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE 2019 COMMON CORE NY STATE TESTS

When are the tests? The English Language Arts Test is on: April 2 & 3 (Tue & Wed) The Mathematics Test is on: May 1 & 2 (Wed & Thu)

Structure of the. Math Test What to expect each day: Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Day 1 Day 2 25 multiple-choice questions Untimed Average time: 55 -65 mins. 8 multiple-choice 6 short-response 1 extended-response Untimed Average time: 60 -70 mins. 30 multiple-choice questions Untimed Average time: 65 -75 mins. 8 multiple-choice 6 short-response 1 extended-response Untimed Average time: 65 -75 mins. 30 multiple-choice questions Untimed Average time: 80 -90 mins. 8 multiple-choice 6 short-response 1 extended-response Untimed Average time: 70 -80 mins.

What mathematics is tested? Five domains of mathematics are tested in grades 3, 4, and 5: • • • Number and Operations in Base Ten Number and Operations—Fractions Operations and Algebraic Thinking Measurement and Data Geometry However, different domains are emphasized in each grade.

Content emphasized in each grade: Grade 3: Grade 4: Grade 5:

Features of the Common Core test ▪ More questions are grounded in real-world contexts rather than bare computation, emphasizing practical application of skills. Understanding the mathematical structure is integral to the task. ▪ More questions require multiple steps. Children must plan a solution path and choose which operations to use. ▪ More questions focus on the major properties of mathematics, such as the commutative property of addition, or the associative and distributive properties of multiplication. 6

How do we prepare children for the test? ▪ Our daily curriculum from K-5 incorporates mathematical practices such as making sense of context problems, articulating and critiquing math thinking, and modeling mathematics with equations, diagrams, and charts. ▪ Like the test, our curriculum aligns with Common Core standards. Skills are accumulative: each year’s work builds on concepts from prior years. Teachers pace units to study math content in time for the test. ▪ Children practice sample questions in all domains and analyze answers together.

Sample multiple-choice question in Grade 3 Planning a solution path ● Multiply to figure minutes read. N 90 x 6 = 540 min. T 60 x 8 = 480 min. ● Calculate the difference. 540 - 480 = 60 min.

Sample multiple-choice question in Grade 4 Visualizing the relationships 108 pts ⅓ of 108 (J) 23 pts (R) ?

Sample multiple-choice question in Grade 5

Making sense of the problem

Focus on Properties of Operations Which has the same value as 246 + 168? a) 246 x 168 b) 246 – 168 c) 168 + 246 d) 2 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 8 Which expression has the same value as 87 x 25? a) 87 x 20 x 5 b) 80 x 25 + 7 x 25 c) 80 x 20 + 7 x 5 d) (87 + 20) x (87 + 5)

Distributive Property of Multiplication Which expression has the same value as 87 x 25? a) 87 x 20 x 5 b) 80 x 25 + 7 x 25 c) 80 x 20 + 7 x 5 d) (87 + 20) x (87 + 5) 87 80 20 25 5 7

Sample extended-response Q in Grade 5

Sample constructed response

ELA Test - April 2 & 3 Day 1 - reading Book 1 • 4 passages Grades • 24 multiple-choice questions 3&4 Book 2 3 passages • 6 short responses • 1 extended response • Untimed Average time: 60 -70 minutes Average time: 70 -80 minutes Book 1 Grade 5 Day 2 - writing Book 2 • 5 passages • 35 multiple-choice questions • 3 passages • 6 short responses • 1 extended response Untimed Average time: 80 -90 minutes Average time: 90 -100 minutes

Multiple-Choice Questions

Short Constructed Response Question in which students are asked to respond to a prompt or question by stating their answer and providing text evidence to support their answer. ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ Requires students to succinctly show their understanding, using details found directly in the text (3 sentences). Students are expected to write in complete sentences and write with grade-appropriate language conventions. Responses are scored holistically on a 2 point scale

Short Response -- Score 2 out of 2

Short Response -- Score 1 out of 2

Extended Responses Students respond to a multi-part question using text evidence to support their ideas. ⦿ Prompts ask one or two central questions, about one or two texts ⦿ Students are expected to use text evidence to defend an idea or position ⦿ Responses are scored holistically on a 4 point scale Historically, students in grades 4 and 5 have been asked to write in response to two related texts.

Why the ELA Test is not so different from what we do already… ➢ Reading Comprehension ➢ Writing to Communicate Information and Ideas ➢ Writing Mechanics ➢ Stamina All teachers K-5 implement CCLS-aligned instruction

How you can help: Make sure your child. . . ▪ gets a good night’s sleep. ▪ eats a healthy breakfast. ▪ stays relaxed.

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