Gearing Up for the

End-of-Grade Tests

Friday, March 4, 2011

Testing Miss Malarkey

by Judy Finchler

End-of-Grade TestAdministered to

3rd – 5th gradersMay 16 - 18ReadingMath – Calculator ActiveMath – Calculator InactiveScience (5th grade)

May 11, 20, 24, or 25

Math Challenges John had a box partially filled with apples. He

gave Anna three-fifths of the box of apples and had two-tenths of a box left. What part of a box did he have the begin with?

Maria made seven dozen peanut butter cookies. She needs 144 cookies for the bake sale. What expression gives the number of cookies she still needs to make?

Leonardo has a fish tank that holds 50 liters of water. About how many quarts is this?

A trapezoid has a side that is perpendicular to the bases. What is the sum of the measures of the angles formed by the other side and the bases?

End-of-Grade Test

Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of important principles and concepts, and relate mathematical information to everyday situations.

Focuses on processing information and higher-order thinking.

Assess whether a student can move beyond memorization and apply process skills to the investigation of mathematics.

Performance Levels Level 4: Above grade level. Student

consistently performs beyond grade level. Level 3: On grade level. Student consistently

demonstrates mastery of grade level concepts and skills.

Level 2: Slightly below grade level. Student demonstrates inconsistent mastery of a skill. May need additional help with a concept or objective.

Level 1: Below grade level. Student does not understand and struggles with concepts and objectives. Needs additional help.

Level 3 & 4 Students

Show a high level of conceptual understanding

Compute accurately Respond consistently with appropriate

answers or procedures Demonstrate flexibility by using a variety of

problem-solving strategies

Math End-of-Grade Tests

Grade

Level

Percent Proficient

2007 2008 2009 2010

3rd grade 77% 75.3% 85.3% 85.3%

4th grade 67.2% 78.7% 85.5% 84.5%

5th grade 68.5% 68.5% 80.4% 81.5%

Growth Individual Student Growth The scale score is compared to the

scale score from the previous 2 years to determine the growth in achievement across the grade levels.

Expected Growth ~ Students make expected growth

High Growth ~ Students exceed expected growth by at least 10%

Math End-of-Grade Test 82 Total Questions

Calculator Active: 54 questions (66%)

Calculator Inactive: 28 questions (34%)

Multiple Choice questions

Math End-of-Grade TestGrades 3 – 5

Test will not require the use of rulers or protractors

Graph paper and blank paper are provided

Math End-of-Grade Test Test is not timed.

Students are allowed ample opportunity to complete the test.

Provisions will be made for students who need time beyond the scheduled amount of time.

Estimated Time Calculator Inactive: 135 minutes Calculator Active: 60 minutes

Myths about the EOGs DPI writes the test items.

Written by NC teachers, curriculum specialists… The red…purple…form is harder.

Forms are equivalent & parallel in % of items at the Goal Level. The test questions on different forms of the tests are the

same but in a different order. Each form contains unique items.

You get more points for answering harder questions. Tests are pre-equated on difficulty, a hard item has an easy one to

“make up for it.” Tests have generally the same distribution of easy/med/hard items. All questions on the test have the same weight.

The test includes above grade material. Items that count are only on-grade material.

Preparing for the EOG

Teach the Standard Course of Study!

NC Mathematics Standard Course of Study

Number & Operations

Measurement

Geometry

Data Analysis & Probability

Algebra

Number of Test ItemsGrades 3 – 5

Grade

Goal 1

Number and Operations

Goal 2

Measurement

Goal 3

Geometry

Goal 4

Data & Probability

Goal 5

Algebra

3 35 – 40%

29 – 33?s

10 – 12%

8 – 10?s

12 – 15%

10 – 12?s

12 – 15%

10 – 12?s

20 – 25%

16 – 21?s

4 35 – 40%

29 – 33?s

10 – 12%

8 – 10?s

10 – 12%

8 – 10?s

15 – 18%

12 – 15?s

20 – 25%

16 – 21?s

5 20 – 25%

16 – 21?s

10 – 15%

8 – 12?s

25 – 35%

21 – 25?s

10 – 15%

8 – 12?s

20 – 25%

16 – 21?s

Best Practices in Math Teaching for understanding

rather than memorization“Items assess whether a student can move beyond

memorization and apply process skills to the investigation of mathematics.” Test Information Sheets

Examples: Multiplication Geometric Shapes

Understanding the concept instead of just the procedure

You can’t memorize understanding!

Best Practices in Math Discussion of mathematics

Questioning & Justification of thinking Why? Why did that work? How did you get that answer? Does that work every time? Can you find another way to get the solution? Is your answer reasonable? What happens if…..?

Justifying answers and solution processes

Preparing for the TestGrades 3 – 5

Pick 2-3 big concepts to focus on.3rd – Problem Solving, Fractions & Geometry4th – Area & Perimeter, Fractions,

Range, Median, & Mode5th – Geometry, Fractions, & Algebra

Do not spend precious time on drill and

practice of multiplication & division facts.

Preparing for the Test Practice sample EOG test items. Help students to analyze test

questions and pick distracters.

EOG Released Tests One form of the EOG test for each

grade level and subject tested has been released by NCDPI & Accountability Services. (includes corresponding answer keys and scoring tables)

Released test forms have been retired and will no longer be used as part of routine test administrations. 

www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/releasedforms

EOG Test InformationAccountability Website:www.dpi.state.nc.us/accountability/testing/eog/math/

Includes: Test Information Sheets EOG Sample Test Items Achievement Level Information Assessment Briefs

DPI Resourceshttp://math.ncwiseowl.org/ Standard Course of Study Resources

www.ncpublicschools.orgwww.dpi.state.nc.us/accountability/testing/eog/ K-12 Curriculum Accountability & Testing

Test Resources ClassScape ExamView SuccessTracker

(www.pearsonsuccessnet.com) Investigations Test Prep Book Indicators Test Prep Books & Samples NAEP Question Tool

NAEP Questions Tool(National Assessment of Educational Progress)

NAEP Question Toolhttp://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/itmrls/

Questions Tools: Click on Search Options. Under Quick Search, put Science and Grade 4. Choose a question and then click on the tabs

above it to see Performance Data, Content Classification, Scoring Guide/Key, Student Responses and More Data.

Preparing for the Test

Prepare students for the test.Number of test itemsFormat of testBubble sheetSample questionsDiscuss answer choices and distractors

Motivating Students SLAMAR –

Students Learning About Math And Reading Goal: Motivate students and review for

the test

Positive Attitude

B

Motivating Students

Songs & Cheers

Fostering Engagement:Sticker Problems Individual White-Boards/Chalk BoardsNumber & Letter FansGames

A

EOG Pump-Up Songs

EOG Pump-Up Songs

Be prepared for the Big Game!

2:00

Preparing for the Test Reinforce Math Vocabulary

Math NotebooksGraphic OrganizersWord WallsWord SortsReview Games

Games Motivate and energize students Develop concepts and practice skills Provide engaging opportunities for

students to deepen their understanding Encourage strategic mathematical thinking Provide repeated practice and review Assessment tool

Game Markers Food Items:

Beans Marshmallows Cereal Candy

Construction paper Manipulatives:

Snap cubes/Unifix cubes Place value blocks (unit cubes) Square tiles

Recycled Items Bottle caps

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Play Review Games

Concentration

Matching Cards

Charades/Role Play

Flash Cards http://quizlet.com/

Bingo www.teach-nology.com

http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/vocab/wordgames-vocab.html

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Bingo

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Play Review Games

Board Games http://jcschools.net/tutorials/vocab/wordgames-vocab.html

Spinners and Cubes http://www.toolsforeducators.com/dice/

I Have, Who Has

Velcro & Folder Games

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Review Games

Hide & Seek

Pictionary

Scavenger Hunts

Skillboard MathMath

2 5 4 1

7 3 6 8

8 6 2 4

5 7 1 3

GamesPowerPoint Games: Wheel of Fortune Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Password Jeopardy Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/PPT-games/

http://people.uncw.edu/ertzbergerj/ppt_games.html

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Review Games

Jeopardy

$100,000 Pyramid

Talk a Mile a Minute

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Pyramid

200 Points

50 Points

100 Points100 Points

50 Points 50 Points

Fractions Equal to

1/2

Odd Numbers

Double-digit

Numbers

Prime Numbers

Numbers less than

50

Numbers that round

to 500

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Talk a Mile a Minute

Algebra

variable

equation

unknown

equal

pattern

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Talk a Mile a Minute

Pictograph

graph

picture

symbol

key

display

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Review Games I Spy

Beach Ball Review

What am I?/Twenty Questions

Musical Review

Math Vocabulary Game

Silent Outburst

Will the Winners Lose?

Math Quest

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Review Games

1 2 3

5 6 87

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Review Games Point Toss

Leap Frog

Head of the Class

Tic-Tac-Toe

Leap Frog

Review GamesBaseball

Football

Basketball

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Review Games Vocabulary Twister or Toss

Go Fish

Knowledge Wheel

Quick Swat

Review Games Sink or Swim

Four Corners

Stick It To Me! (Poof!)

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Review Games Team Competitions

Achieving Egg-cellence

Measurement Mastery

Dealing Out the Points

Game Materials Dice Spinners Deck of cards Bean bags Play Money Markers Game boards Timer

WebsitesAcademic Vocabulary Strategies (Games):

http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/vocab/TN.html

Vocabulary Development Strategies/Graphic Organizers:

http://wvde.state.wv.us/strategybank/vocabulary.html

Vocabulary Games:

http://www.vocabulary.co.il/

http://www.pekin.net/pekin108/contribute/ataylor/Vocabulary.htm

PowerPoint Templates for Games:

http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/PPT-games/

http://people.uncw.edu/ertzbergerj/ppt_games.html

EOG Review Games:

http://mail.clevelandcountyschools.org/~ccselem/029E8B7A-00870B98?Plugin=Loft

 

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Additional Ideas What activities or games do you

use in your classroom to review math skills?

Final Hints for Students

Get a good night’s rest. Eat breakfast. Maintain a positive attitude. Take your time. Read carefully. Reread confusing questions. Choose and eliminate answers wisely. Use the calculator. Write in test booklet.

Ways Parents Can Help Be sure child knows their addition and

multiplication facts.

Help students strengthen their mental math and estimation skills.Students should be able to do basic

computation without relying on a calculator.

Help students improve their measurement skills with real-life experiences.

How would you solve this problem?

Adrian had 7 marbles in her marble bag. After school, she found some more marbles that she had misplaced and put them in her bag. When she counted all of her marbles there were 15 in all. How many extra marbles did Adrian find and put in her bag?

How would you solve this problem?

Maggie had a large collection of stuffed animals. She gave away 6 of her favorite animals to her little sister, Grace. Maggie still has 15 stuffed animals left in her collection. How many did she have before she gave the animals to Grace?

Adrian had 7 marbles in her marble bag. After school, she found some more marbles that she had misplaced and put them in her bag. When she counted all of her marbles there were 15 in all. How many extra marbles did Adrian find and put in her bag?

Maggie had a large collection of stuffed animals. She gave away 6 of her favorite animals to her little sister, Grace. Maggie still has 15 stuffed animals left in her collection. How many did she have before she gave the animals to Grace?

How are these problems alike? How are they different? What operations did you use to solve the

problems? What key words are in the problem?

Key Words Adrian had 7 marbles in her marble bag. After

school, she found some more marbles that she had misplaced and put them in her bag. When she counted all of her marbles there were 15 in all. How many extra marbles did Adrian find and put in her bag?

Maggie had a large collection of stuffed animals. She gave away 6 of her favorite animals to her little sister, Grace. Maggie still has 15 stuffed animals left in her collection. How many did she have before she gave the animals to Grace?

What is the danger of teaching children key words?

Best Practices in MathUse of calculators and technology

on a regular basisNot used for basic, mental math skillsEnd-of-Grade:

Grades 3 - 7: 66% of problems—54 out of 82 questions are calculator active

Students must use the calculator they are most familiar with and have practice using.

TI-15 Calculators (or more advanced)Never supersedes instruction

Calculator Review Name the four ways to clear the

calculator. Describe how to change levels and

operations in the Problem Solving Mode. Explain how to find the place value

of numbers. Explain how to simplify fractions. How

do you know it is in simplest form? Describe how to create your own

Algebra equations and inequalities.

Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!

by Dr. Seuss, Jack Prelutsky,

& Lane Smith

Hooray for Diffendoofer

Day!

Good Luck!