State Test Information Administration Dates English computer based

State Test Information

Administration Dates ▪ English computer based: Monday, April 1 – Thursday, April 11 ▪ Math computer based: Tuesday, April 30 – Friday, May 10 ▪ Science (grade 4 and 8 only): ▪ Performance test Wednesday, May 22 – Friday, May 31 ▪ Written test Monday, June 3 - Friday, June 7

Standards ▪ The English and Math tests are based on the New York State Standards. ▪ The standards establish clear, consistent guidelines for what every student should know and be able to do in math and English language arts from kindergarten through 12 th grade. ▪ The standards were created to ensure that all students graduate from high school with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in college, career, and life.

Test components ▪ English Day 1: 4 -5 passages with 24 -35 multiple choice ▪ English Day 2: 3 passages with 6 -7 short response, and 1 extended response ▪ Math Day 1: 25 - 33 multiple choice questions ▪ Math Day 2: 7 - 8 multiple choice questions, 6 -7 short response, 1 extended response ▪ Grades 4 and 8 only: ▪ Science Performance Test: On demand tasks ▪ Science Written Test: Multiple choice and constructed response

Sample Problems - English

Sample Problem - English

Sample Problems – Math

Sample Performance Task– Science

Sample Written Test Problem Science

Student Preparation ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Using daily curriculum aligned to the standards NWEA administration 3 times: Fall, Winter, Spring Daily small group instruction Focused instruction on tested standards Keyboarding without Tears, weekly typing program Increased use of computers ELA: 3 mock tests (2 online) Math: 3 online mock tests

Parent Support at Home ▪ Read nightly for 30 minutes with your child, or ensure your child reads independently for 30 min ▪ Make sure students are in school, on time, daily ▪ Ask your child about their progress towards goals ▪ Use Compass at home ▪ Complete daily homework ▪ Ensure early arrival on the mornings of mock tests and actual exams ▪ See Resources handout for additional support