Transcript Open Ended Questions in Math

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Test-Taking Strategy
Breakfast
3rd,4th,& 5th Grades
Presented by: Heather Hauser and Randy Rybak
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Feeling a bit uneasy about the PSSA?
What is a standardized test?
PSSA or Terra Nova
A standardized test is a test that is administered and
scored in a consistent, or "standard", manner.
Standardized tests are designed in such a way that
the questions, conditions for administering, scoring
procedures, and interpretations are consistent and are
administered and scored in a predetermined, standard
manner.
Purpose of Standardized Tests
1. Provide an understanding of student
performance in meeting academic standards
2. Provide results to schools for the development
of strategic plans and to address students’
needs.
3. Provide information on school performance.
Disaggregated Data (subgroups)
Definitions of Performance in
Standardized Testing
There are 4 levels of performance.
1. Advanced Level – Superior Performance
2. Proficient Level – Satisfactory
Performance
3. Basic Level – Below Standard
4. Below Basic Level – Inadequate
Performance
Testing Dates 2013
Highlands School District (PSSA)
Testing windows: Grades 3,4,& 5
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Reading and Math
March 8-19. Make-up testing built in.
Writing 5th Grade March 11-15
Science 4th Grade April 22-26.
Make-ups April 29 – May 3.
Testing Dates 2013
Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament
(Terra Nova)
Testing windows: Levels 3,4,& 5
April 8th – April 19th
The Make-up of the Test
The test will be given according to the
testing window timeline which includes
make-up tests
Blocks of time are set aside so that
students have an adequate amount of time
to complete the tests
All children can receive extended time the
day of the test if necessary.
Types of Standardized
Test Questions
Multiple Choice is a form of assessment in which
respondents are asked to select the best possible
answer (or answers) out of the choices from a list.
Open-Ended questions are unstructured questions
in which possible answers are not suggested, and
the student answers it in his or her own words.
Open-Ended Questioning
EXAMPLE
In Math
What Is an Open-Ended Item?
An open-ended math item asks students to
solve a multi-step problem and explain
WHY they chose each step. Students need
to follow directions.
The Directions
For full credit, you must do the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Show each step of your math work
Explain why you did each step if asked.
Accurately solve the problem.
Label units correctly.
Restate the question asked.
Sample Open Ended Question
One stamp costs 34 cents. How much change
should be received when paying for 12
stamps with a $5 bill? Explain why each
step was done.
Now you try it!
Explanation
Encourage students to EXPLAIN their work - not DESCRIBE it
A correct answer does not always mean a correct response.
Incorrect responses
12x.34=$4.08 $5.oo-$4.08=$.92
I multiplied $.34 by 12 and got $4.08. I subtracted 4.08 and got
$.92. My answer was $.92
Correct response (includes why)
“I multiplied $.34 by 12 to find out how much the stamps cost. I
then subtracted the cost of the stamps from $5 to find the
change, which was$.92.
Explanation Tips from Teachers
Explain which operation was performed and
what each number means
Start each step with
“I added…”
“I subtracted…”
“I multiplied…”, etc
Then explain what each number represents
“I added the number of Monday’s birds to the
number of Tuesday’s birds…”
Some Daily Math Tips For You
Talk math- have your child determine how
much change they will receive when buying
a video game, estimate how long a
commercial will last
Discuss jobs that use math. Math has
importance outside of school.
Practice using a calculator.
Talk money… prices of cars, saving money
for a purchase, discuss household expenses
car payments, rent…
More Daily Math Tips
When going over homework problems
that involve multiple steps, have
students orally explain why they
chose their steps (even if they didn’t
have to write it)
Inquire if there is another way to
solve the problem
What do you think?
Do you have any math-related
questions?
READING STRATEGIES
First Steps
Box Title
Hands Free Read
Chunk It! Chunk It!
The Armored One
The little armored one is not a
fussy eater. It likes to eat such
delicacies as angleworms and
cutworms. It has poor vision so it
uses its sharp sense of smell to sniff
the bugs out and then digs for them
with its nose
Highlight Who or What,
Main Idea and Supporting Details
The little armored one is not a fussy
eater. It likes to eat such delicacies as
angleworms and cutworms. It has poor
vision so it uses its sharp sense of smell
to sniff the bugs out and then digs for
them with its nose
Write the Marginal Note
The little armored one is not a
fussy eater. It likes to eat such
delicacies as angleworms and cutworms.
It has poor vision so it uses its sharp
sense of smell to sniff the bugs out and
then digs for them with its nose
The Gist
The little armored one is not a
fussy eater. It likes to eat such
delicacies as angleworms and cutworms.
It has poor vision so it uses its sharp
sense of smell to sniff the bugs out and
then digs for them with its nose
The armored one eats smells and digs for cutworms and angleworms.
Some Daily Reading Tips
Read with your child
Make personal connections to what they read
Encourage your child to create their own library
Provide appropriate magazines of interest (Sports
Illustrated)
Take a trip to the library
Require your child to provide examples from the
text to support a response to a question.
Talk about what your child is reading at school
Vocabulary
Speaking in complete sentences.
Some Ideas From The Our Staff
Be supportive and give positive
reinforcement to your child about testtaking and school
Talk with your child about school
Encourage your child to ask questions
Communicate with your child’s teacher
often
Encourage your child to commit to doing
well in school
Make and use flashcards (math,
vocabulary)
TESTING
BEHAVIOR RUBRIC
Students Must Display Effort At All Times.
1. Student actively reads all
paragraphs using chunking,
marginal notes and highlighting.
2. Student goes back to check
answers.
3. Student pre-writes.
4. Student remains quiet during any time
remaining after finishing test.
5. Student must attempt all questions.
The day of the test…
Make sure they get a good night’s
sleep the night before.
Provide a nutritionally balanced
breakfast in the morning.
Make sure they are dressed
appropriately for the weather.
Help them attend school daily on
time.
You can also…
Stay positive!!
Encourage them to take the test
seriously.
Reinforce that the most important
thing is to TRY their hardest!
Continually express confidence in and
high expectations for your child!
Practice test-taking strategies at
home with your child.
Other ways you can
help your child be successful
(even when it is not testing time)
Stay in touch with your child’s teacher.
Read lots of different things with your
children – books, magazines, newspapers, etc.
Ask questions about what you are reading.
Encourage your child to ask about words he/she
doesn’t understand.
Continually praise and encourage your
children to help build their confidence!
Please encourage your
children to take pride in
their work and in their
school!
Please continue
to stay involved…
we truly appreciate your
attendance today and your
ongoing support and enthusiasm
for your children’s education!
Good luck to you and our children!!
Thank you!!!!!