Transcript Understanding the North Carolina End-of

Understanding the
North Carolina
End-of-Grade
Reading and Math Test
Hertford Grammar School
Presented by: Amy Woodard, Amy Parker
Fourth Grade
March 17, 2010
Revised from Ms. Casey Bunch
Achievement Level Ranges
Reading EOG (scale scores)
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Grade 3
< 330
331-337
338-349
> 350
Grade 4
< 334
335-342
343-353
> 354
Grade 5
< 340
341-348
349-360
> 361
A low Level III score at one grade is actually a Level II score at the
following grade.
Key Features of the Reading
Test
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Students read selections and answer related
questions to assess reading and vocabulary
skills.
The selections reflect a variety of actual
reading done by students in and out of the
classroom, including:
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Fiction, poetry, biography, letters, journals,
essays, pamphlets, reviews, recipes, how-to
articles, and content area informational texts
Features (continued)
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Each test has 8 selections and 58 questions.
The estimated time for students at grades 35 to complete the reading comprehension
test is 140 minutes.
This is a “timed” test. There are two 3minute stretch breaks.
There are four categories of test items:
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Cognition, Interpretation, Critical stance, and
Connections
Understanding the Categories
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Cognition – approximately 18 questions
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Using context clues to determine meaning
Summarizing to include main points
Identifying the purpose of text features (bold print,
italicized words, captions)
Interpretation – approximately 19 questions
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Making inferences and generalizations
Clarifying
Explaining the significance of ideas/concepts
Extending or adapting ideas/concepts
Categories (continued)
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Critical Stance – approximately 10 questions
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Comparing/contrasting
Understanding the impact of literary elements
Connections – approximately 3 questions
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Connecting knowledge from the selection with
other information and experiences beyond/outside
the selection
How can I help my child with
Reading?
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Establish time for your child to read.
Provide your child with a variety of reading
material.
Read aloud to and with your child.
Take time to discuss interesting books you
and your child have read.
Model reading by reading a variety of
materials yourself (newspapers, magazines,
schedules, books, recipes)
How can I help my child with
Reading?
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Discuss the purpose of different text types
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Fiction, letters, newspaper articles, journals, etc.
Share and discuss articles, diagrams, charts,
illustrations, and maps with your child.
Ask your child open-ended questions that
cannot be answered with a:
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Simple word, single phrase, a single sentence
Why? How do you know? Explain…Tell me
about…Give me examples…
How can I help my child with
Reading?
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Ensure that your child reads independently
each day at a comfortable reading level.
Reading materials should not be too hard or
too easy in terms of subject matter and
content.
Encourage your child to read about his/her
interests.
Monitor their AR goals and testing.
Sign the agenda book or reading log daily.
Achievement Level Ranges
Math EOG (scale scores)
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Grade 3
311-328
329-338
339-351
352-370
Grade 4
319-335
336-344
345-357
358-374
Grade 5
326-340
341-350
351-362
363-378
A low Level III score at one grade is actually a Level II score at the
following grade.
Math Test
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The competency goals and objectives of the
mathematics curriculum adopted in 2003 by
the North Carolina State Board of Education
for each grade are organized into five
strands.
Five Strands of Math for
Fourth Grade
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(1) Number and Operations
(2) Measurement
(3) Geometry
(4) Data Analysis and Probability
(5) Algebra
What is measured by the test?
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Students are expected to demonstrate
knowledge of important principles and
concepts and that relate math knowledge to
everyday situation.
There is substantial focus on processing
information and higher-order thinking.
Each item is related to one of the Fourth
grade goals in the SCOS
Descriptive Information – 4th Grade Math
1. Number and
Operations
The learner will read, write,
35 – 40 %
model and compute with nonnegative rational numbers
2. Measurement
TLW understand and use
perimeter and area.
10 – 12 %
3. Geometry
TLW recognize and use
geometric properties and
relationships
10 – 12%
4. Data Analysis and TLW understand and use
probability
graphs, probability, and data
analysis.
15 – 18 %
5. Algebra
20 – 25%
TLW demonstrate an
understanding of
mathematical relationships.
How is the test administered?
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Two Parts: Calculator Active (54 Questions)
and Calculator Inactive (28 questions)
Calculator active part is given first.
Several colors of tests are distributed to vary
the questions, but not to vary the difficulty. All
tests are on the same level.
Allotted testing times:
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Calculator Active 135 minutes
Calculator Inactive 60 minutes
Reflections
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What questions do you have at this time?
Where do we go from here?
EOG Dates: May 18 Reading
May 19, 20 Math
 Thank
you for taking the time to
come and visit with us. We hope
the information has been helpful
and encouraging. We look
forward to high scores on End of
Grade Testing.