Math PLCJan. 19th 2012

DART STATEMENTSI can identify the weight of the Explore

test on K-PREP.I understand my responsibility or role

with the preparation of the Explore Math test.

I understand the design of the Explore Math test.

I can create Explore type questions in my classroom !

EXPLORE

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?

But I do not teach 7th Grade!6th grade teachers can help prepare students

by also practicing Explore type questions in their instruction.

But I do not teach 7th Grade!8th grade teachers do not have much of a role in the

preparation of the Explore test , since the test is taken at the very beginning of the students 8th grade year.

However, 8th grade teachers can help by announcing the upcoming test, reviewing test format and even practicing some sample test questions at the beginning of the year.

After the test 8th grade teachers need toReview the scores and complete ILPInterventions for those who did not meetBenchmark scores.

The Math TestThe EXPLORE Math Test measures

mathematical reasoning. The test focuses on ability to reason in math rather than on how well students have memorized formulas or can do involved computations.

THE MATH TESTQuestions on the test cover four areasknowledge and skillsdirect applicationunderstanding concepts- and integrating your understanding of

concepts in pre-algebra, elementary algebra, geometry, and statistics and probability.

Time is the students greatest enemy!30 minutes for 30 questions = 1 minute per

question

Practice timed test in your classroom! This will help with the Explore test next Fall, but it will also help with the upcoming K-PREP!

Let’s check this book out!

ORGANIZATION

General Success StrategiesSpecific Content Area Test Strategies and

ExamplesPractice Test

Sample

IN REVIEWThe weight of the Explore Test in K-Prep is

16%!All 7th grade teachers will be implementing

Explore type questions twice a week!All 8th grade teachers will announce, review,

and practice some sample Explore type questions at the beginning of each school year!

One Explore prep book will be distributed to each team leader. One book will be kept in my office for check out.

ONE MORE REMINDER

AUTOMATICITY SPREADSHEETS DUE TO ME JAN. 27th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!