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LEVEL 2 COMPLETION ASSESSMENT

ACCELERATED QUALITY EDUCATION FOR LIBERIAN CHILDREN

LEVEL 2 COMPLETION ASSESSMENT

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LEVEL 2A

Completion Assessment

Accelerated Quality Education

for Liberian Children

Learner Name: ______________________________

Learner ID Number: __________________________

Name of the ALP Site: ________________________

Name of County: ____________________________

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Level 2A Language Arts Completion

Assessment

1. Read the list of nouns. Some are proper nouns. Make a list of the words that are

proper nouns. Make a list of words that are NOT proper nouns. Remember,

proper nouns are names of specific people, places, and things.

Word Bank

rice Buchanan Mary

Patrick fruit phone

List the proper nouns List the not proper nouns

a) Example phone

b) d)

c) e)

1. TOTAL CORRECT ______/5

2. Read each list and circle the contraction that matches the two words.

Remember a contraction is when you combine two words into one word.

Example you are = you’re

a) I have = I’ve I’have Iv’e

b) I will = Il’ll I’ll Iw’ill

c) they will = they’ll the’yll the’yl

2. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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3. Read the words below. Circle the suffix of each word. Remember a suffix is a

set of letters that are added to the end of a word to change the meaning.

a) likeable b) thankful

c) neatly d) sadness

3. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

4. Circle the correct verb to complete the sentence. Remember, verbs can show

time. Past tense shows that an action is completed. Present tense shows that

the action is ongoing. Future tense shows that an action will take place.

Example She (swam will swim) in the river yesterday.

a) I ( will go went ) to the store tomorrow.

b) Teta ( ate eats ) breakfast yesterday.

c) I ( will read read ) that book tomorrow after school.

4. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

5. Read each sentence. Look at the word that is underlined. Circle the part of

speech of the underlined word.

Sentence Choose the part of speech

a) The heavy book did not fit in my bag. preposition noun adjective

b) I ran quickly to the market. adverb noun verb

5. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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6. Circle the word in each row that has the silent letter noted. Some words have

letters in the spelling that you do not hear when you say the word out loud.

These are called silent letters.

Example The W in the word “write” is silent. “Write” sounds like it starts with an

R.

a) Silent T rate whistle

b) Silent G reign game

c) Silent H ache hammer

6. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

7. Read each sentence. The verb is underlined. Circle the verb’s tense. Past tense

shows that an action is completed. The present tense shows that the action is

ongoing. Future tense shows that an action will take place.

Example My mother will walk to the market

tomorrow. present past future

a) They will play in the park tomorrow. present past future

b) He cooks the rice in the pot. present past future

c) My grandmother lived in Buchanan

when she was young. present past future

7. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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8. Read each sentence below. Fill in the blank with the best punctuation to

complete the sentence. Remember, a period (.) completes a statement. A

question mark (?) asks a question. An exclamation point (!) shows emphasis.

Example What do you like to read ? .

a) Where do you go to school _____

b) Wow ____ They won the game.

8. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

9. Read each sentence. Circle the subject and underline the predicate in each

sentence. Remember, the subject of the sentence is who or what the sentence

is about. The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells us what the subject

is doing.

Example The teacher asks the students questions.

a) Mary eats fish.

b) My teacher writes on the chalkboard.

9. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

10. Read each sentence below. One word in each sentence is missing its beginning

or ending digraph. Circle the missing letters to complete the word. Use these

diagraphs to complete the words: sh, ch, wh, th

Example We eat fi___ and rice. sh ch

a) The child learned to tie her ____oes. sh ch

b) I use a wat____ to tell the time. ch sh

10. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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11. Think about what you do on the weekends. Write four complete sentences that

tell the reader about what you do on the weekend. Remember, complete

sentences have capital letters, punctuation, and correct grammar.

11. TOTAL CORRECT ______/17

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Level 2A Math Completion Assessment

12. Listen to the numbers that are said out loud. On the blank line, write the

number you hear.

a) ___________________ b ) _________________________

12. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

13. Solve the problems. Write the answer in the box below. You may use the space

on the page to solve the problems.

a) 13 b) 55 c) 12

+ 9 - 29 x 8

d) 44 d) 185 f) 16

- 7 + 36 x 4

13. TOTAL CORRECT ______/6

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14. Read the problems carefully. Solve each problem. Write your answer in the box

next to each question.

a) Patrick has 16 mangos. Anne has 25 mangos. How many

mangos do they have all together?

Mangos

b) The primary school in my city has 856 boys enrolled. 723 girls

are enrolled. How many more boys than girls are enrolled?

Boys

c) Patrick bought 26 boxes of books for the school. Each box

holds 12 books. Patrick plans to put an equal number of

books on each shelf. If Patrick has 6 shelves, how many books

will he put on each shelf so that the shelves all have an equal

number of books?

Books

d) George is organizing his book shelf. He has 12 shelves. Each

shelf holds 23 books. How many books will it take to fill the

entire shelf?

Books

14. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

15. Write the numbers in words.

Example 976 nine-hundred seventy-six .

a) 416 ________________________________________

b) 17,213 ________________________________________

15. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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16. Write the numbers in expanded form.

Example 273 200 + 70 + 3 .

a) 231 ________________________________________

b) 1,422 ________________________________________

16. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

17. Solve the fraction problems below by placing the correct number in the boxes.

Example 1

6 +

3

6 =

4

6

a) 3

6 +

2

6 =

b) 1

5 +

1

5 =

c) 4

10 –

1

5 =

d) 5

8 –

1

4 =

17. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

18. Solve the problems below. Use the blank space to show your work.

Example 4 x 3

6 =

12

6 or 2

a) 5 x 1

3 =

b) 2 x 1

12 =

18. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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19. Write the fractions in order from smallest to largest.

a) 1

8

7

8

3

8 _________________________________

b) 9

12

2

12

6

12 _________________________________

19. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

20. Round each number to the nearest hundred.

Example 721 700 .

a) 376 ________ b) 171 ________ c) 702 ________

20. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

21. Solve the problems below. Use the blank space to show your work. Write your

final answer in the box.

a) 16 ÷ 8 = b) 25 ÷ 5 =

21. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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22. Write the fraction on the line to represent the shaded part.

Example

1

5

a)

b)

22. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

23. Round each number to the nearest thousand.

Example 25,791 26,000 .

a) 54,231 _____________ b) 192,921 _____________

23. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

24. Solve the problems below. Use the blank space to show your work. Write your

final answer in the box.

Example 100 x 8 = 800

a) 7 x 100 = b) 100 x 30 =

24. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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25. Musa and Mary created a bar graph to show the number of books their

classmates read each month. Use the graph below to answer questions about

the class.

a) How many books did the class read in January?

b) In what month did they read the most books?

c) In what two months did they read the same

number of books?

25. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

26. List the factors of each number below. Remember, factors are the numbers you

can multiply together to equal another number.

Example 10 1, 2, 5, 10 .

a) 12 _____________ b) 16 _____________

26. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

27. Find the least common multiple (LCM) for the pair of numbers listed below.

Remember the LCM is the smallest multiple that can be divided by two numbers

without any remainders. Record your answer in the box.

a) 4 and 5 Least common multiple

27. TOTAL CORRECT ______/1

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11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

January February March April May

Books Read Each Month

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28. Look at the four numbers below. Rewrite the list of decimals so that the

numbers read in order from least to greatest.

Example 2.3 2.5 2.9 2.1 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.9 .

a) 5.5 5.1 5.3 5.7 _____________________

28. TOTAL CORRECT ______/1

29. Calculate the perimeter of the shape below. Remember the perimeter is the

total length around the outline of the shape.

a)

Perimeter

29. TOTAL CORRECT ______/1

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Level 2A Science Completion Assessment

30. Use the word bank to label each part of the plant. Write your answers on the

blank lines. Use each word only one time.

Word Bank

flower stem root seed leaf

30. TOTAL CORRECT ______/5

a. ___________________________

b. _______________________________

c. _____________________________

d. _______________________________

e. _____________________________

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31. Draw a line to match each term to its definition.

Example Living thing Something that has never been alive. It

does not use energy, and it does not

adapt to its environment.

a) Bacteria Made up of food chains. This shows

how the food chains between plants

and animals are connected.

b) Non-living thing Something that grows, develops, uses

energy, reproduces, is made of cells,

and adapts to its environment.

c) Food web Single-celled living things. They are found

in the air, in bodies, and in the ground.

31. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

32. Draw a line to match each term to its definition.

Example Planet A natural or artificial object that orbits a

larger object in space.

a) Meteor The bright streak of light that results from

a meteoroid burning up in the atmosphere.

These are sometimes called shooting stars.

b) Satellite A meteoroid that survives its fall and

reaches the earth’s surface.

c) Meteorite Includes the sun and everything that orbits

it: planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

d) Solar system Large natural objects that orbit or travel

around stars.

32. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

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33. Draw a line to match each term to its definition.

Example Work How things change and move.

a) Force A mechanical thing that can change the

direction or size of a force.

b) Energy A push or pull on an object.

c) Machine This is done when a force that is applied to an

object moves the object.

33. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

34. Draw a line to match each term to its definition.

Example Atom This is the smallest unit of a substance. It is

made up of atoms.

a) Matter This is made of two or more substances

that are combined. The substances remain

unchanged when they are combined.

b) Molecule

This is all around. It is anything that has

mass and takes up space.

c) Mixture

This is the basic building block of matter. It can

be combined to create molecules.

34. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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35. Draw a line to match each term to its definition.

Example Electrical

energy

This energy is called radiant energy. The

sun produced this type of energy.

a) Light This type of energy comes from the

movement of electrons.

b) Motion This type of energy is energy that is stored.

For example, a spring that is pressed all the

way down is stored energy.

c) Potential This type of energy is anything that is moving.

It is also called kinetic energy.

35. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

36. Draw a line to match each term to its definition.

Example Diamond This mineral is often used to create

aluminum.

a) Iron Ore This has the highest hardness of any natural

material. It is known for its use as jewelry

gemstones. It can also cut hard materials.

b) Gold This compound is found in sedimentary

rocks. It is used to make steel, which is

used for cars, ships, and buildings beams.

c) Bauxite This mineral is popular because of its bright

color and shine. It is used for jewelry, currency,

and electronics.

36. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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37. Use the word bank to create two lists. Make a list of diseases caused by

bacteria. Make a list of diseases caused by viruses. Use each word only one time.

Word Bank

hepatitis typhoid fever salmonella

measles tuberculosis AIDS

Caused by bacteria Caused by virus

Example salmonella c)

a) d)

b) e)

37. TOTAL CORRECT ______/5

38. Use the word bank to create two lists. Make a list of inner planets. Make a list of

outer planets. Use each word only one time.

Word Bank

Jupiter Earth Venus Neptune

Mercury Uranus Saturn Mars

Inner planets Outer planets

a) e)

b) f)

c) g)

d) h)

38. TOTAL CORRECT ______/8

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39. Use the word bank to create two lists. Make a list of the four things ALL plants

need to survive. Make a list of things plants do NOT need to survive. Use each

word only one time.

Word Bank

water mud sand air

Need to survive Do NOT need to survive

a) c)

b) d)

39. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

40. Use the word bank to create two lists. Make a list of the non-seed plants. Make

a list of the seed plants. Use each word only one time.

Word Bank

corn moss coconut fern

Non-seed plants Seed plants

a) c)

b) d)

40. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

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41. Use the word bank to create two lists. Make a list of the primary colors. Make

a list of the secondary colors. Use each color only one time.

Word Bank

green blue orange

yellow purple red

Primary colors Secondary colors

a) d)

b) e)

c) f)

41. TOTAL CORRECT ______/6

42. Use the word bank of planets to complete each sentence. Use each planet only

one time.

Word Bank

Mars Uranus Mercury

Example Earth is the only planet in the solar system with life. It has one

moon.

a) is the planet that is the closest to the sun.

b) is the third largest planet in the solar system. It is a gas

giant. This planet has 13 moons.

c) is often called the Red Planet. This planet gets its red

color from iron oxide. It is like Earth in several ways.

42. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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43. The pictures below represent the phases of the moon. Use the word bank to

label each picture with the name of the phase. Write your answers on the blank

lines. Use each phase only one time.

Word Bank

full moon new moon third quarter first quarter

43. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

44. Thunder and lightning happen during storms. Use the word bank to complete

the sentence to explain the causes of each. Use each word only one time.

Word Bank

thunder lightning

a) is the sound caused by lightning.

b) is an electric current. In a storm cloud, small bits of ice

bump into one another causing an electric charge.

44. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

_________________ b.

_________________ c.

d. ______________

a. _________________

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45. This picture shows the water cycle, also known as the rain cycle. Use the word

bank to best complete each sentence below. Use each word only one time.

Word Bank

evaporation precipitation condensation collection

a) The sun heats the surface of the earth. The temperature in rivers,

lakes, and oceans gets hotter. When this happens, the process is

called _______________.

b) When the water evaporates into the air, it cools and turns into a

liquid which forms clouds. This process is called

_______________.

c) When too much water has condensed, the droplets in the clouds

become too heavy. This water falls back down to earth as rain. This

process is called _________________.

d) The ___________ process begins when the rain falls and moves

back into lakes, rivers, and oceans. The cycle starts again.

45. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

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46. Use the word bank to best complete the sentences. Use each word only once.

Word Bank

thermometer seasons

Example The climate in Liberia is generally hot, humid, and tropical.

a) There are two _______________ in Liberia. One is usually very

wet, and the other, which is shorter, is dry.

b) The meteorologist uses a _________________ to measure the

temperature outside.

46. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

47. Use the word bank to create two lists. Make a list of electricity sources. Make a

list of the things that are NOT a source of electricity. Use each word only once.

Word Bank

nuclear power thunder

rain solar power

Electricity Sources NOT Electricity Sources

Example Nuclear power b)

a) c)

47. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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48. Use the word bank to best complete the sentences. Use each word only once.

Word Bank

time temperature tape-line

a) When I was sick, my doctor used a thermometer to check my

_________________.

b) The coach uses a stopwatch to measure the _______________ it

takes to run the race.

c) The tailor uses _______________ to measure the length for my

new pants.

48. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

49. Use the word bank to best complete each sentence. Use each word once.

Word Bank

mammals amphibians

a) ____________ spend part of their lives in water and part on land.

They keep their skin wet. Frogs and toads are examples of these

animals.

b) ____________ have hair and fur. These animals produce milk to

feed their young. Humans, cats, and dogs are all examples of these

animals.

49. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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50. Use the word bank to create two lists. Make a list of invertebrates. Make a list

of vertebrates. Remember, invertebrates do not have a backbone. Use each

word only one time.

Word Bank

earthworms humans spiders cats

Vertebrates Invertebrates

a) c)

b) d)

50. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

51. Use the word bank of food groups to label each food. Use each group once.

Word Bank

go foods grow foods glow foods

a) Carrot

b) Chicken

c) Rice

51. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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52. Below, the stages of human development are listed out of order. On the blank

lines, re-order the stages so that they are listed from the first stage to the final

stage of development. Use each stage only one time.

Word Bank

elderliness infancy adulthood

adolescence childhood

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

52. TOTAL CORRECT ______/5

53. Read the words below. Decide if the word is an energy or force. Circle the

correct term.

Example Nuclear Energy or Force

a) Light Energy or Force

b) Friction Energy or Force

c) Heat Energy or Force

53. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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54. Read the statements below. Circle the best answer.

a) Circle the simple machine

1. Incline plane 2. Car 3. Map 4. Book

b) Circle the simple machine

1. Motorbike 2. Pulley 3. Nails 4. Thermometer

54. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

55. Read the questions below. They are about living things. Circle the best answer.

a) Which of the following is a characteristic of ALL living things?

1. All living things grow. 2. All living things need oxygen.

3. All living things walk. 4. All living things breathe air.

b) Which of the following processes breaks down your food to turn it

into energy?

1. Breathing 2. Digestion

3. Reproduction 4. Growth

55. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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56. Read the statements below. Decide if the statement describes a vertebrate or

an invertebrate. Circle the correct description.

a) An animal with a backbone Vertebrate Invertebrate

b) A living thing without a hard skeleton Vertebrate Invertebrate

c) An animal with a skull to protect the

brain Vertebrate Invertebrate

d) Some examples are ants, spiders,

worms, and wasps Vertebrate Invertebrate

56. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

57. Below are several pictures of batteries and lightbulbs. Write “yes” if the picture

shows a complete circuit Write “no” if the picture does NOT show a complete

circuit. A circuit is a complete path that allows electricity to flow. Remember, a

complete circuit will light up the lightbulb.

Example

No .

a) _________

b) _________

c) _________

57. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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58. The word bank below lists common diseases. Use the word bank to write the

disease that matches the causes and symptoms. Use each word only one time.

Word Bank

cold malaria tetanus

Example Influenza . This disease is a viral infection that affects the lungs.

Symptoms can include a fever (38C), chills, cough,

sore throat, or headache.

a) _________ This disease is caused by a virus. The symptoms

can be a cough, congestion, sneezing, sore throat,

or fever.

b) _________ This disease is caused by bacteria. It is spread

through wounds, bites, or infections. Symptoms

can include stiff jaw or neck muscles, difficulty

swallowing, or muscle spasms.

c) _________ This disease is caused by a parasite. It is spread

through mosquito bites. Symptoms can include a

high fever, chills, headache, and muscle pain.

58. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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Level 2 Social Studies Completion Assessment

59. Read the sentences below. Circle “TRUE” if the statement is correct. Circle

“FALSE” if the statement is incorrect.

Example There are rural and urban communities. True or False

a) A community is made of people who share

resources. A community includes people and

families.

True or False

b) There is only one type of community. True or False

c) A community can have schools, health centers,

and religious organizations.

True or False

59. TOTAL CORRECT ___/3

60. Below is a list of types of transportation. Circle “MODERN” if the type of

transportation is commonly used today. Circle “TRADITIONAL” if the type of

transportation was used a long ago.

Example Train Modern or Traditional

a) Taxi Modern or Traditional

b) Airplane Modern or Traditional

c) Carrying in a hammock Modern or Traditional

60. TOTAL CORRECT ___/3

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61. Read each statement about the American Colonization Society (ACS). Circle

“TRUE” if the statement is correct. Circle “FALSE” if the statement is incorrect.

Example The society was founded to make a colony in West

Africa.

True or False

a) Disease was not a major problem for the people

who moved to Liberia.

True or False

b) The people already living in Liberia were not

happy to lose land and resources to the ACS.

True or False

c) The ACS was founded in 1821–1822. True or False

61. TOTAL CORRECT ___/3

62. Use the word bank to best complete each sentence below. Use each word only

one time.

Word Bank

fish potato greens peppers

Example In Liberia, peppers are used to give food flavor. It can make food

very spicy.

a) My mother buys ____________ at the market. She likes to buy it

freshly caught from the river. She cooks it in soup.

b) This food comes from a sweet potato. The ____________ are

cooked to form a sauce. It can be served over rice.

62. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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63. Use the word bank to label each picture below. Use each word only one time.

Word Bank

boat bus motorbike bicycle

Example

bicycle .

a) _________

b) _________

c) _________

63. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

64. Use the word bank to best complete each sentence. Use each word only once.

Word Bank

boat taxis bicycle

Example There are many taxis in the city. You can pay the driver to take you

where you need to go.

a) Patrick likes to ride his __________ to school. It is faster than

walking. It has two wheels.

b) My uncle is a fisherman. He takes his _________ onto the river

every morning to catch fish.

64. TOTAL CORRECT ___/2

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65. Use the word bank to best complete each sentence. Use each word only once.

Word Bank

Atlantic Lake Piso Bushrod Island Mount Nimba

Example Bushrod Island is surrounded by water. It is located near Monrovia

and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Mesurado River, and the

Saint Paul River.

a) _________________ is the highest mountain in Liberia.

b) _________________ is a body of water in Grand Cape Mount

County. It is a tidal lagoon and is near Robertsport.

c) Liberia is a coastal country. It sits on the _________________

Ocean.

65. TOTAL CORRECT ___/3

66. Use the word bank to best complete each sentence. Use each word only once.

Word Bank

executive legislative judicial elections

Example The legislative branch is the part of government that develops laws.

a) The ________________ branch is the ruling body of a nation,

state, city, or community.

b) The ________________ branch includes the court system. It

interprets the law.

c) ________________ allow the people to choose their leader by

casting a vote.

66. TOTAL CORRECT ___/3

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67. Draw a line to match the job with the sentence that best describes it.

Example This person works in a school. They help students

learn to read and do math.

Doctor

a) This person grows food. They take care of

the land so that food and crops can grow.

Teacher

b) This person works in a bank. They work with

money.

Farmer

c) This person works in a hospital or health

center. They help people who are sick.

Banker

67. TOTAL CORRECT ___/3

68. Circle the answer that best responds to the question.

a) What are the three branches of government in Liberia?

1. Executive, Judiciary, President

2. Executive, Judiciary, Legislative

3. Judiciary, Legislative, Law

4. Executive, President, Law 68. TOTAL CORRECT ___/1

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69. Circle the answer that best responds to the question.

a) Who founded the American Colonization Society (ACS)?

1. James Madison 2. William Tolbert

3. Robert Finley 4. Thomas Jefferson

69. TOTAL CORRECT ___/1

70. This is a map of Africa. Use your pencil to mark Liberia on the map.

70. TOTAL CORRECT ___/1

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Level 2A Completion Scoring Sheet

FOR THE ASSESSOR OR TEACHER

Reading passage

ASSESSOR SAYS:

“Now you are going to read a story. This story is about two children who

go on a trip to visit their grandmother. Let’s read to see what happens.

Please read out loud to me.”

NOTE TO THE ASSESSOR: The student has 3 minutes to read the story; start timing once the student begins

to read. As the student reads the story, cross out the words that are incorrect. Stop the student after 3

minutes. Complete the scoring on the chart below.

Visiting Grandmother

Ellen and Patrick live in the city with their father.

They look forward to the holidays. School is closed, and

they go to visit their grandmother. She lives in a

village. The night before, they pack their bags for the

journey to her village. They could not sleep, and they

talked the whole night about their trip. They leave the

city early in the morning. Father drives the car. They

drive past mountains, animals, and farms. They count cars and

sing songs. They arrive at grandmother’s house. Ellen and Patrick

help their grandmother with housework. They draw water and look

for firewood. They collect eggs from the chickens and pick

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greens from the garden. One day, the children go to

the market with their grandmother She sells vegetables sugar, and

fruit. Ellen likes to tell customers the price, and Patrick

likes to pack the items in the baskets. Soon, the

holiday is over, and the children return to the city.

1. Total Correct ______/160

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Reading comprehension questions

ASSESSOR SAYS:

“Now, I am going to ask you a few questions about the story. Try your best

to answer the questions.”

Note to the assessor: Place the following symbols next to each question:

✓ = Correct

X = Incorrect

a. Where are Ellen and Patrick going?

Correct Answer: to their grandmother’s / their grandmother’s house /

grandmother’s village / the village / away from the city

b. What do they see on the drive to their grandmother’s?

Correct Answer: mountains / animals / farms / cars

c. What do they do at their grandmother’s?

Correct Answer: Help with housework / Draw water / Look for firewood /

Collect eggs / Pick greens / Help at the market

d. Why do you think Ellen and Patrick could not sleep?

Correct Answer: They are excited to go to grandmother’s house / they are

looking forward to or are excited for the holiday / they get to do special things

at their grandmother’s

e. How do you think Ellen and Patrick felt when they left their grandmother’s

house?

Correct Answer: sad to leave / happy to see their father / sad that the holidays

are over

2. Total Correct ____/5

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Writing Scoring

Note to the assessor: Use the checklist below to score the student’s writing response. The total number of

“Yes” responses will be the students total number correct for writing.

Skills Yes No

a. Does the student write a response?

(If no, stop here. If they write a response, score based on the information below.)

b. Does the student write 4 sentences about the topic?

c. Do the sentences relate to the topic?

d. Do the students use conventional spelling correctly?

e. If not, does their spelling make sense?

Sentence 1

f. Does the student use a capital letter at the beginning of each sentence?

g. Do the subject and verb agree?

h. Is there correct punctuation at the end of the sentence?

Sentence 2

i. Does the student use a capital letter at the beginning of each sentence?

j. Do the subject and verb agree?

k. Is there correct punctuation at the end of the sentence?

Sentence 3

l. Does the student use a capital letter at the beginning of each sentence?

m. Do the subject and verb agree?

n. Is there correct punctuation at the end of the sentence?

Sentence 4

o. Does the student use a capital letter at the beginning of each sentence?

p. Do the subject and verb agree?

q. Is there correct punctuation at the end of the sentence?

TOTAL

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Combined Scores

In the box below, record the total number correct for each section of the assessment.

Steps

1. Record the total number of correct words read on the passage and the correct number of

comprehension questions answered in the table below. . Use the table in the Assessors Guide to find

the percentage. Record it in the table below.

2. Count the total number of correct responses on the numeracy assessment. Use the table in the

Assessors Guide to find the percentage. Record it in the table below.

3. Count the total number of correct responses on the literacy and writing assessments. Use the table in

the Assessors Guide to find the percentage. Record it in the table below.

4. Count the total number of correct responses on the science assessment. Use the table in the

Assessors Guide to find the percentage. Record it in the table below.

5. Count the total number of correct responses on the social studies assessment. Use the table in the

Assessors Guide to find the percentage. Record it in the table below.

Literacy Assessment # Correct

% correct

(use the scoring

tables to calculate)

Did the student

pass?

Words Read

(Reading passage) /160

Reading Questions

(Reading comprehension) /5

Language Arts

(Literacy + Writing scores) /47

Mathematics /43

Science /103

Social Studies /28

LEVEL 2B

Completion Assessment

Accelerated Quality Education

for Liberian Children

Learner Name: ______________________________

Learner ID Number: __________________________

Name of the ALP Site: ________________________

Name of County: ____________________________

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Level 2B Language Arts Completion

Assessment

1. Read the list of nouns. Some are proper nouns. Make a list of the words that are

proper nouns. Make a list of words that are NOT proper nouns. Remember,

proper nouns are names of specific people, places, and things.

Word Bank

rice Buchanan Mary

Patrick fruit phone

List the proper nouns List the not proper nouns

a) Example phone

b) d)

c) e)

1. TOTAL CORRECT ______/5

2. Read the sentences below. Circle the verb to complete the sentence correctly.

Remember the subject and the verb must agree.

Example Lorpu (swim, swims) in the river.

a) Patrick (drives, drive) the car to Monrovia

b) Mary (are reading, is reading) a book about animals.

2. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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3. Read each sentence. Circle the verb that best completes the sentence.

Remember, tense shows the time when an event happened. Past tense is

something that has happened and future tense is something that will happen.

Example The girl (will play, played) with her sister tomorrow.

a) Mr. Smith (listened, will listen) to the radio last night.

b) Henry (will finish, finished) his homework tomorrow.

3. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

4. Read each sentence. Look at the word that is underlined. Circle the part of

speech of the underlined word.

Sentence Choose the part of speech

a) The heavy book did not fit in my bag. preposition noun adjective

b) I ran quickly to the market. adverb noun verb

4. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

5. Read each sentence. Circle the letters that best complete the word.

Example We bake bread.

a) We hang the Liberian ____ag on the pole in the school yard.

bl fl ch

b) I bought a new ____irt to wear on the first day of school.

gl sk fl

c) I look at the ____ars in the sky at night..

st sh br

5. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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6. Read each sentence. Circle the conjunction in each sentence. Remember, a

conjunction is a word that connects two parts of a sentence.

Example Patrick will eat a mango or a pineapple for a snack

a) Musu likes to play the drums, but she does not like to sing.

b) Ellen will go to the market or she will go to the library.

6. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

7. Read each sentence below. Circle the prefix that you see in each word. Remember a prefix is a set of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to change the meaning.

a) r e c r e a t e

b) d i s a g r e e

c) m i s r e a d

7. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

8. Read each sentence. Circle the pronoun that best completes the sentence.

Example I played (mine, my) drum.

a) We took (ours, our) car to the repair shop.

b) That mango is (mine, my).

8. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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9. Circle the word in each row that has the silent letter noted. Some words have

letters in the spelling that you do not hear when you say the word. These are

called silent letters.

Example The W in the word “write” is silent. “Write” sounds like it starts with an

R.

a) Silent K kitten know

b) Silent W wreck weight

c) Silent B lamb ball

9. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

10. Read each sentence. The verb is underlined. Circle the verb’s tense. Past tense

shows that an action is completed. The present tense shows that the action is

ongoing. Future tense shows that an action will take place.

Example My mother will walk to the market

tomorrow. present past future

a) They will play in the park tomorrow. present past future

b) He cooks the rice in the pot. present past future

c) My grandmother lived in Buchanan

when she was young. present past future

10. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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11. Read each sentence. Look at the words that are underlined. On the blank line,

write the contraction that can replace the underlined words. A contraction

combines two words.

Example She will not play the game. won’t

a) I am going to the park. _________

b) We will not cook rice today. _________

11. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

12. Read each sentence. Fill in the blank with the best punctuation to complete the

sentence. (? . !) Remember, a period (.) completes a statement. A question

mark (?) asks a question. An exclamation point (!) shows emphasis.

Example What do you like to read ? .

a) When will you finish your homework _____

b) The teacher reads to her student everyday _____

12. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

13. Read each sentence. Circle the subject and underline the predicate in each

sentence. Remember, the subject of the sentence is whom or what the sentence

is about. The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells us what the subject

is doing.

Example The teacher asks the students questions.

a) Mary eats fish.

b) My teacher writes on the chalkboard.

13. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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14. Think about what you do on the weekends. Write four complete sentences that

tell the reader about what you do on the weekend. Remember, complete

sentences have capital letters, punctuation, and correct grammar.

14. TOTAL CORRECT ______/17

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Level 2B Math Completion Assessment

15. Listen to the numbers that are said out loud. On the blank line, write the

number you hear.

a) ___________________ b ) _________________________

15. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

16. Solve the problems. Write the answer in the box below. You may use the space

on the page to solve the problems.

a) 13 b) 55 c) 12

+ 9 - 29 x 8

d) 44 d) 185 f) 16

- 7 + 36 x 4

16. TOTAL CORRECT ______/6

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17. Read the problems carefully. Solve each problem. Write your answer in the box

next to each question.

a) Mary had 12 books on her shelf. She gave 3 books to Lorpu.

How many books does Mary have left?

Books

b) Musa owns a restaurant. Musa went to the market to buy

potatoes. He bought 4 bags of potatoes. If each bag holds 15

potatoes, how many potatoes did Musa buy?

potatoes

c) Patrick bought 26 boxes of books for the school. Each box

holds 12 books. Patrick plans to put an equal number of

books on each shelf. If Patrick has 6 shelves, how many books

will he put on each shelf so that the shelves all have an equal

number of books?

Books

d) The primary school in my city has 856 boys enrolled. 723 girls

are enrolled. How many more boys are enrolled than girls?

Boys

e) Sam started math class at 8:05am. The class ended at 8:45am.

How many minutes long was math class?

Minutes

17. TOTAL CORRECT ______/5

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18. Write the numbers in words.

Example 976 nine-hundred seventy-six .

a) 1,922 ________________________________________

b) 101,487 ________________________________________

18. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

19. Solve the problems below. Use the blank space to show your work.

Example 4 x 3

6 =

12

6 or 2

a) 5 x 1

3 =

b) 2 x 1

12 =

19. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

20. Order the fractions listed below from small to bigger.

a) 9

12

2

12

6

12 _________________________________

b) 1

3

1

6

5

6

2

3 _________________________________

20. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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21. Fill in the box (<, >, =) to make the statement true.

Example 1

12 <

4

12

a) 3

10

5

10

b) 2

8

3

4

21. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

22. Write the fraction in the box that represents the shaded part.

Example

1

5

a)

b)

22. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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23. Solve the problems below. Use the blank space to show your work. Write your

final answer in the box.

a) 16 ÷ 8 = b) 25 ÷ 5 =

23. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

24. Solve the problems below. Write your answer in the box. .

a) 7 x 100 =

b) 10 x 13 =

24. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

25. Solve the fraction problems below. Write your answer in the box.

Example 𝟔

𝟗 +

𝟐

𝟗 =

𝟒

𝟗

a) 2

5 +

1

5 =

b) 5

8 -

1

8 =

c) 1

10 +

3

5 =

d) 1

2 -

1

4 =

25. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

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26. Look at the four numbers. Rewrite the list of decimals so that the numbers read

in order from least to greatest.

Example 2.3 2.5 2.9 2.1 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.9

a) 3.34 3.56 3.12 3.58 _________________________

26. TOTAL CORRECT ______/1

27. List the first five multiples for each number below. Remember, multiples are

numbers that can be divided by a certain number without any remainders.

Example 3 3, 6, 9, 12, 15

a) 4 ____, ____, ____, ____, ____

b) 8 ____, ____, ____, ____, ____

27. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

28. Find the greatest common factor (GCF) for each pair of numbers listed below.

Remember, factors are the numbers you can multiply together to equal another

number. The GCM is the largest factor that both numbers share. Record your

answer in the box.

a) 6 and 12

Greatest common factor:

28. TOTAL CORRECT ______/1

29. Round each number to the nearest ten.

Example 138 140 .

a) 122 _______ b) 347 _______ c) 27 _______

29. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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30. Look at each set of numbers. Fill in the blank with the symbol that makes the

statement true. Remember, less than use a <, greater than uses a >, and equal

to uses a =.

a) 5.54 ___ 5.55

b) 4.433 ___ 4.433

c) 9.12 ___ 9.101

30. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

31. Look at each shape. Circle the correct term to describe the line that you see.

a) Diameter Perimeter Rectangle

b) Perimeter Radius Diameter

31. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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32. Lorpu and Mary created a bar graph to show the number of mangos they sell at

the market each day. Use the graph to answer questions about their sales.

a) What two days did Lorpu sell the same number of

mangos?

b) Who sold the smallest number of mangos on

Tuesday?

c) How many mangos did Mary sell on Wednesday?

32. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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26

27

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Num

ber

of M

ango

s

Days of the Week

Weekly Mango Sales

Lorpu Mary

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Level 2B Science Completion Assessment

33. Use the word bank to label each part of the plant. Write your answers on the

blank lines. Use each word only one time.

Word Bank

flower stem root seed leaf

33. TOTAL CORRECT ______/5

a. ___________________________

b. _______________________________

c. _____________________________

d. _______________________________

e. _____________________________

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34. Draw a line to match each term to its definition.

Example Living thing Something that has never been alive. It

does not use energy, and it does not

adapt to its environment.

a) Bacteria Made up of food chains. This shows

how the food chains between plants

and animals are connected.

b) Non-living thing Something that grows, develops, uses

energy, reproduces, is made of cells,

and adapts to its environment.

c) Food web Single-celled living things. They are

found in the air, in bodies, and in the

ground.

34. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

35. Draw a line to match each term to its definition.

Example Planet A natural or artificial object that orbits a

larger object in space.

a) Meteor The bright streak of light that results from

a meteoroid burning up in the atmosphere.

These are sometimes called shooting stars.

b) Satellite A meteoroid that survives its fall and

reaches the earth’s surface.

c) Meteorite Includes the sun and everything that orbits

it: planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

d) Solar system Large natural objects that orbit or travel

around stars.

35. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

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36. Draw a line to match each term to its definition.

Example Work How things change and move.

a) Force A mechanical thing that can change the

direction or size of a force.

b) Energy A push or pull on an object.

c) Machine This is done when a force that is applied to an

object moves the object.

36. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

37. Draw a line to match each term to its definition.

Example Atom This is the smallest unit of a substance. It is

made up of atoms.

a) Matter This is made of two or more substances

that are combined. The substances remain

unchanged when they are combined.

b) Molecule

This is all around. It is anything that has

mass and takes up space.

c) Mixture

This is the basic building block of matter. It

can be combined to create molecules.

37. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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38. Draw a line to match each term to its definition.

Example Electrical

energy

This energy is called radiant energy. The

sun produced this type of energy.

a) Light This type of energy comes from the

movement of electrons.

b) Motion This type of energy is energy that is stored.

For example, a spring that is pressed all the

way down is stored energy.

c) Potential This type of energy is anything that is

moving. It is also called kinetic energy.

38. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

39. Draw a line to match each term to its definition.

Example Diamond This mineral is often used to create

aluminum.

a) Iron Ore This has the highest hardness of any natural

material. It is known for its use as jewelry

gemstones. It can also cut hard materials.

b) Gold This compound is found in sedimentary

rocks. It is used to make steel, which is

used for cars, ships, and buildings beams.

c) Bauxite This mineral is popular because of its bright

color and shine. It is used for jewelry,

currency, and electronics.

39. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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40. Use the word bank to create two lists. Make a list of diseases caused by

bacteria. Make a list of diseases caused by viruses. Use each word only one time.

Word Bank

hepatitis typhoid fever salmonella

measles tuberculosis AIDS

Caused by bacteria Caused by virus

Example salmonella c)

a) d)

b) e)

40. TOTAL CORRECT ______/5

41. Use the word bank to create two lists. Make a list of inner planets. Make a list of

outer planets. Use each word only one time.

Word Bank

Jupiter Earth Venus Neptune

Mercury Uranus Saturn Mars

Inner planets Outer planets

a) e)

b) f)

c) g)

d) h)

41. TOTAL CORRECT ______/8

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42. Use the word bank to create two lists. Make a list of the four things ALL plants

need to survive. Make a list of things plants do NOT need to survive. Use each

word only one time.

Word Bank

water mud sand air

Need to survive Do NOT need to survive

a) c)

b) d)

42. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

43. Use the word bank to create two lists. Make a list of the non-seed plants. Make

a list of the seed plants. Use each word only one time.

Word Bank

corn moss coconut fern

Non-seed plants Seed plants

a) c)

b) d)

43. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

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44. Use the word bank to create two lists. Make a list of the primary colors. Make

a list of the secondary colors. Use each color only one time.

Word Bank

green blue orange

yellow purple red

Primary colors Secondary colors

a) d)

b) e)

c) f)

44. TOTAL CORRECT ______/6

45. Use the word bank of planets to complete each sentence. Use each planet only

one time.

Word Bank

Mars Uranus Mercury

Example Earth is the only planet in the solar system with life. It has one

moon.

a) is the planet that is the closest to the sun.

b) is the third largest planet in the solar system. It is a gas

giant. This planet has 13 moons.

c) is often called the Red Planet. This planet gets its red

color from iron oxide. It is like Earth in several ways.

45. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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46. The pictures below represent the phases of the moon. Use the word bank to

label each picture with the name of the phase. Write your answers on the blank

lines. Use each phase only one time.

Word Bank

full moon new moon third quarter first quarter

46. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

47. Thunder and lightning happen during storms. Use the word bank to complete

the sentence to explain the causes of each. Use each word only one time.

Word Bank

thunder lightning

a) is the sound caused by lightning.

b) is an electric current. In a storm cloud, small bits of ice

bump into one another causing an electric charge.

47. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

_________________ b.

_________________ c.

d. ______________

a. _________________

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48. This picture shows the water cycle, also known as the rain cycle. Use the word

bank to best complete each sentence below. Use each word only one time.

Word Bank

evaporation precipitation condensation collection

a) The sun heats the surface of the earth. The temperature in rivers,

lakes, and oceans gets hotter. When this happens, the process is

called _______________.

b) When the water evaporates into the air, it cools and turns into a

liquid which forms clouds. This process is called

_______________.

c) When too much water has condensed, the droplets in the clouds

become too heavy. This water falls back down to earth as rain. This

process is called _________________.

d) The ___________ process begins when the rain falls and moves

back into lakes, rivers, and oceans. The cycle starts again.

48. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

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49. Use the word bank to best complete the sentences. Use each word only once.

Word Bank

thermometer seasons

Example The climate in Liberia is generally hot, humid, and tropical.

a) There are two _______________ in Liberia. One is usually very

wet, and the other, which is shorter, is dry.

b) The meteorologist uses a _________________ to measure the

temperature outside.

49. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

50. Use the word bank to create two lists. Make a list of electricity sources. Make a

list of the things that are NOT a source of electricity. Use each word only once.

Word Bank

nuclear power thunder

rain solar power

Electricity Sources NOT Electricity Sources

Example nuclear power b)

a) c)

50. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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51. Use the word bank to best complete the sentences. Use each word only once.

Word Bank

time temperature tape-line

a) When I was sick, my doctor used a thermometer to check my

_________________.

b) The coach uses a stopwatch to measure the _______________ it

takes to run the race.

c) The tailor uses _______________ to measure the length for my

new pants.

51. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

52. Use the word bank to best complete each sentence. Use each word once.

Word Bank

mammals amphibians

a) ____________ spend part of their lives in water and part on land.

They keep their skin wet. Frogs and toads are examples of these

animals.

b) ____________ have hair and fur. These animals produce milk to

feed their young. Humans, cats, and dogs are all examples of these

animals.

52. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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53. Use the word bank to create two lists. Make a list of invertebrates. Make a list

of vertebrates. Remember, invertebrates do not have a backbone. Use each

word only one time.

Word Bank

earthworms humans spiders cats

Vertebrates Invertebrates

a) c)

b) d)

53. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

54. Use the word bank of food groups to label each food. Use each group once.

Word Bank

go foods grow foods glow foods

a) Carrot

b) Chicken

c) Rice

54. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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55. Below, the stages of human development are listed out of order. On the blank

lines, re-order the stages so that they are listed from the first stage to the final

stage of development. Use each stage only one time.

Word Bank

elderliness infancy adulthood

adolescence childhood

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

55. TOTAL CORRECT ______/5

56. Read the words below. Decide if the word is an energy or force. Circle the

correct term.

Example Nuclear Energy or Force

a) Light Energy or Force

b) Friction Energy or Force

c) Heat Energy or Force

56. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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57. Read the statements below. Circle the best answer.

a) Circle the simple machine

1. Incline plane 2. Car 3. Map 4. Book

b) Circle the simple machine

1. Motorbike 2. Pulley 3. Nails 4. Thermometer

57. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

58. Read the questions below. They are about living things. Circle the best answer.

a) Which of the following is a characteristic of ALL living things?

1. All living things grow. 2. All living things need oxygen.

3. All living things walk. 4. All living things breathe air.

b) Which of the following processes breaks down your food to turn it

into energy?

1. Breathing 2. Digestion

3. Reproduction 4. Growth

58. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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59. Read the statements below. Decide if the statement describes a vertebrate or

an invertebrate. Circle the correct description.

a) An animal with a backbone Vertebrate Invertebrate

b) A living thing without a hard skeleton Vertebrate Invertebrate

c) An animal with a skull to protect the

brain Vertebrate Invertebrate

d) Some examples are ants, spiders,

worms, and wasps Vertebrate Invertebrate

59. TOTAL CORRECT ______/4

60. Below are several pictures of batteries and lightbulbs. Write “yes” if the picture

shows a complete circuit Write “no” if the picture does NOT show a complete

circuit. A circuit is a complete path that allows electricity to flow. Remember, a

complete circuit will light up the lightbulb.

Example

No .

a) _________

b) _________

c) _________

60. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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61. The word bank below lists common diseases. Use the word bank to write the

disease that matches the causes and symptoms. Use each word only one time.

Word Bank

cold malaria influenza (flu) tetanus

Example Influenza . This disease is a viral infection that affects the lungs.

Symptoms can include a fever (38C), chills, cough,

sore throat, or headache.

a) _________ This disease is caused by a virus. The symptoms

can be a cough, congestion, sneezing, sore throat,

or fever.

b) _________ This disease is caused by bacteria. It is spread

through wounds, bites, or infections. Symptoms

can include stiff jaw or neck muscles, difficulty

swallowing, or muscle spasms.

c) _________ This disease is caused by a parasite. It is spread

through mosquito bites. Symptoms can include a

high fever, chills, headache, and muscle pain.

61. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

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Level 2B Social Studies Completion

Assessment

62. Read the sentences below. Circle “TRUE” if the statement is correct. Circle

“FALSE” if the statement is incorrect.

Example There are rural and urban communities. True or False

a) A community is made of people who share

resources. A community includes people and

families.

True or False

b) There is only one type of community. True or False

c) A community can have schools, health centers,

and religious organizations.

True or False

62. TOTAL CORRECT ___/3

63. Below is a list of types of transportation. Circle “MODERN” if the type of

transportation is commonly used today. Circle “TRADITIONAL” if the type of

transportation was used a long ago.

Example Train Modern or Traditional

a) Taxi Modern or Traditional

b) Airplane Modern or Traditional

c) Carrying in a hammock Modern or Traditional

63. TOTAL CORRECT ___/3

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64. Read each statement about the American Colonization Society (ACS). Circle

“TRUE” if the statement is correct. Circle “FALSE” if the statement is incorrect.

Example The society was founded to make a colony in West

Africa.

True or False

a) Disease was not a major problem for the people

who moved to Liberia.

True or False

b) The people already living in Liberia were not

happy to lose land and resources to the ACS.

True or False

c) The ACS was founded in 1821–1822. True or False

64. TOTAL CORRECT ___/3

65. Use the word bank to best complete each sentence below. Use each word only

one time.

Word Bank

fish potato greens peppers

Example In Liberia, peppers are used to give food flavor. It can make food

very spicy.

a) My mother buys ____________ at the market. She likes to buy it

freshly caught from the river. She cooks it in soup.

b) This food comes from a sweet potato. The ____________ are

cooked to form a sauce. It can be served over rice.

65. TOTAL CORRECT ______/2

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66. Use the word bank to label each picture below. Use each word only one time.

Word Bank

boat bus motorbike bicycle

Example

bicycle .

a) _________

b) _________

c) _________

66. TOTAL CORRECT ______/3

67. Use the word bank to best complete each sentence. Use each word only once.

Word Bank

boat taxis bicycle

Example There are many taxis in the city. You can pay the driver to take you

where you need to go.

a) Patrick likes to ride his __________ to school. It is faster than

walking. It has two wheels.

b) My uncle is a fisherman. He takes his _________ onto the river

every morning to catch fish.

67. TOTAL CORRECT ___/2

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68. Use the word bank to best complete each sentence. Use each word only once.

Word Bank

Atlantic Lake Piso Bushrod Island Mount Nimba

Example Bushrod Island is surrounded by water. It is located near Monrovia

and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Mesurado River, and the

Saint Paul River.

a) _________________ is the highest mountain in Liberia.

b) _________________ is a body of water in Grand Cape Mount

County. It is a tidal lagoon and is near Robertsport.

c) Liberia is a coastal country. It sits on the _________________

Ocean.

68. TOTAL CORRECT ___/3

69. Use the word bank to best complete each sentence. Use each word only once.

Word Bank

executive legislative judicial elections

Example The legislative branch is the part of government that develops laws.

a) The ________________ branch is the ruling body of a nation,

state, city, or community.

b) The ________________ branch includes the court system. It

interprets the law.

c) ________________ allow the people to choose their leader by

casting a vote.

69. TOTAL CORRECT ___/3

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70. Draw a line to match the job with the sentence that best describes it.

Example This person works in a school. They help

students learn to read and do math.

Doctor

a) This person grows food. They take care of

the land so that food and crops can grow.

Teacher

b) This person works in a bank. They work with

money.

Farmer

c) This person works in a hospital or health

center. They help people who are sick.

Banker

70. TOTAL CORRECT ___/3

71. Circle the answer that best responds to the question.

a) What are the three branches of government in Liberia?

1. Executive, Judiciary, President

2. Executive, Judiciary, Legislative

3. Judiciary, Legislative, Law

4. Executive, President, Law 71. TOTAL CORRECT ___/1

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72. Circle the answer that best responds to the question.

a) Who founded the American Colonization Society (ACS)?

1. James Madison 2. William Tolbert

3. Robert Finley 4. Thomas Jefferson

72. TOTAL CORRECT ___/1

73. This is a map of Africa. Use your pencil to mark Liberia on the map.

73. TOTAL CORRECT ___/1

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Level 2A Completion Scoring Sheet

FOR THE ASSESSOR OR TEACHER

Reading passage

ASSESSOR SAYS:

“Now you are going to read a story. This story is about two children who

go on a trip to visit their grandmother. Let’s read to see what happens.

Please read out loud to me.”

NOTE TO THE ASSESSOR: The student has 3 minutes to read the story; start timing once the student begins

to read. As the student reads the story, cross out the words that are incorrect. Stop the student after 3

minutes. Complete the scoring on the chart below.

Visiting Grandmother

Ellen and Patrick live in the city with their father.

They look forward to the holidays. School is closed, and

they go to visit their grandmother. She lives in a

village. The night before, they pack their bags for the

journey to her village. They could not sleep, and they

talked the whole night about their trip. They leave the

city early in the morning. Father drives the car. They

drive past mountains, animals, and farms. They count cars and

sing songs. They arrive at grandmother’s house. Ellen and Patrick

help their grandmother with housework. They draw water and look

for firewood. They collect eggs from the chickens and pick

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greens from the garden. One day, the children go to

the market with their grandmother She sells vegetables sugar, and

fruit. Ellen likes to tell customers the price, and Patrick

likes to pack the items in the baskets. Soon, the

holiday is over, and the children return to the city.

1. Total Correct ______/160

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Reading comprehension questions

ASSESSOR SAYS:

“Now, I am going to ask you a few questions about the story. Try your best

to answer the questions.”

Note to the assessor: Place the following symbols next to each question:

✓ = Correct

X = Incorrect

a. Where are Ellen and Patrick going?

Correct Answer: to their grandmother’s / their grandmother’s house /

grandmother’s village / the village / away from the city

b. What do they see on the drive to their grandmother’s?

Correct Answer: mountains / animals / farms / cars

c. What do they do at their grandmother’s?

Correct Answer: Help with housework / Draw water / Look for firewood /

Collect eggs / Pick greens / Help at the market

d. Why do you think Ellen and Patrick could not sleep?

Correct Answer: They are excited to go to grandmother’s house / they are

looking forward to or are excited for the holiday / they get to do special things

at their grandmother’s

e. How do you think Ellen and Patrick felt when they left their grandmother’s

house?

Correct Answer: sad to leave / happy to see their father / sad that the holidays

are over

2. Total Correct ____/5

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Writing Scoring

Note to the assessor: Use the checklist below to score the student’s writing response. The total number of

“Yes” responses will be the students total number correct for writing.

Skills Yes No

a. Does the student write a response?

(If no, stop here. If they write a response, score based on the information below.)

b. Does the student write 4 sentences about the topic?

c. Do the sentences relate to the topic?

d. Do the students use conventional spelling correctly?

e. If not, does their spelling make sense?

Sentence 1

f. Does the student use a capital letter at the beginning of each sentence?

g. Do the subject and verb agree?

h. Is there correct punctuation at the end of the sentence?

Sentence 2

i. Does the student use a capital letter at the beginning of each sentence?

j. Do the subject and verb agree?

k. Is there correct punctuation at the end of the sentence?

Sentence 3

l. Does the student use a capital letter at the beginning of each sentence?

m. Do the subject and verb agree?

n. Is there correct punctuation at the end of the sentence?

Sentence 4

o. Does the student use a capital letter at the beginning of each sentence?

p. Do the subject and verb agree?

q. Is there correct punctuation at the end of the sentence?

TOTAL

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Combined Scores

In the box below, record the total number correct for each section of the assessment.

Steps

1. Record the total number of correct words read on the passage and the correct number of

comprehension questions answered in the table below. . Use the table in the Assessors Guide to find

the percentage. Record it in the table below.

2. Count the total number of correct responses on the numeracy assessment. Use the table in the

Assessors Guide to find the percentage. Record it in the table below.

3. Count the total number of correct responses on the literacy and writing assessments. Use the table in

the Assessors Guide to find the percentage. Record it in the table below.

4. Count the total number of correct responses on the science assessment. Use the table in the

Assessors Guide to find the percentage. Record it in the table below.

5. Count the total number of correct responses on the social studies assessment. Use the table in the

Assessors Guide to find the percentage. Record it in the table below.

Literacy Assessment # Correct

% correct

(use the scoring

tables to calculate)

Did the student

pass?

Words Read

(Reading passage) /160

Reading Questions

(Reading comprehension) /5

Language Arts

(Literacy + Writing scores) /50

Numeracy /46

Science /103

Social Studies /28