NJ ASK Informational Session
Grade 3
March 27, 2012
Lawrence Brook
NJ ASK Testing Dates 2012
Grades 3-4: Week of May 7th- 11th
Make-Ups: May 14-18, 2012
Grade 5: Week of April 30th-May 4th
Make-Ups: May 7-11, 2012
Language Arts Literacy- Reading
NJASK tests include various reading passages per grade level.
Reading passages will include literature as well as informational or “everyday” reading selections from a wide array of sources and genres.
Reading Strategies: Multiple Choice
Read the questions first
Underline important words in the story
Cross out wrong answer choices using process of elimination
Bubble in the correct answer choice
Open Ended Response Strategy
R- RestateA- Answer the questionT- Text examplesS- Summary sentence
LAL Writing Tasks Defined
• Speculative- Students write a story based on their personal experiences and stories they have read. (30 min.)
• Expository- Students are asked to describe, discuss or explain a given topic. (30 min.)
• Persuasive- Students are asked to respond to a situation or issue offering their opinion. (45 min.)
• Explanatory-Students are asked to explain their point of view based personal knowledge or experience.(30 min.)
Writing Task Strategy Planning:
-Beginning -Middle -End
(5 minutes)
Writing:-Writing the prompt response in the booklet.(20 minutes)
Revising: -Using the revising checklist in the booklet(5 minutes)
Format of the Math Test
Multiple Choice (MC)
Short Constructed Response (SCR)
Extended Constructed Response (ECR)
Skills Covered
Grades 3-7
Number Sense
Geometry & Measurement
Patterns & Algebra
Data Analysis, Probability, Discrete Math
Sample Questions:
Qualities of Good Extended Constructed Responses
Answer is on topic and accurate
All parts of question are answered
Work is labeled
Clear explanation
How will responses be scored? Multiple Choice
• One Point Each• Students choose their answer
Short Constructed Response (SCR): • One Point Each• Answers are right or wrong
Extended Constructed Response (ECR):• Scored on a 3 point scale - partial credit is
awarded• Students can receive up to 2 points for
showing use of strategy with a small computational mistake
Home Preparations
Normal Routines Balanced
breakfast Encouragement Attendance/Arrival Share Relaxation
Techniques
Test Prep Websites for Kids
www.ebnet.org/curriculum/ www.state.nj.us/education/parents/
articles/tips/ www.Internet4Classrooms.com http://rozauer.tripod.com/elem.htm www.ArcademicSkillBuilders.co
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