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Title: New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) Parent Meeting


1
New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ
ASK)Parent Meeting
  • W.E. Houston Academy
  • Kim Callender, Literacy Coordinator
  • Kim Racine, Math Coach, Test Coordinator
  • Henry Hamilton, Principal
  • Heather Jones, Assistant Principal

2
New Jerseys State Assessments Goals
  • To measure and promote student achievement of
    challenging state curriculum standards
  • To provide accurate and meaningful information
    about student performance
  • To meet state and federal accountability
    requirements

3
NJ ASK Dates
  • April 23 - 26 NJASK 7-8
  • April 30 - May 3 NJASK 5 6
  • May 7 11 NJASK 3-4

4
Language Arts Literacy Reading
  • NJ ASK 3 5
  • Three reading passages
  • NJ ASK 6 7
  • Four reading passages
  • Reading passages will include literature as well
    as informational or everyday reading selections
  • Additional field-test passages and items will be
    included

5
Language Arts
  • Grades 6 -8
  • 36 Multiple Choice
  • 4 Open-Ended
  • 2 Writing Tasks
  • Day 1
  • 1 hr 45 minutes
  • Day 2
  • 1 hr 50 minutes 2 hrs 10 minutes
  • Grade 5
  • 31 Multiple Choice
  • 3 Open-Ended
  • 2 Writing Tasks
  • Day 1
  • 90 minutes
  • Day 2
  • 90 minutes

6
Language Arts
  • Grade 3
  • 18 Multiple Choice
  • 3 Open Ended
  • 2 Writing Tasks
  • Day 1
  • 90 minutes
  • Day 2
  • 90 minutes
  • Grade 4
  • 27 Multiple Choice
  • 3 Open-Ended
  • 2 Writing Tasks
  • Day 1
  • 90 minutes
  • Day 2
  • 90 minutes

7
Language Arts LiteracyWriting Prompts (Grades 3
5)
  • The speculative prompt will be presented as a
    brief scenario. Students will use that scenario
    as a springboard for writing a story, drawing on
    stories they have read as well as their own
    experiences to develop ideas for their stories.
  • There are two formats for assessing
    explanatory/expository writing one will
    introduce a topic in a brief verbal prompt and
    ask students to develop a composition about that
    topic the second format begins with a poem that
    introduces a topic. That topic is elaborated
    further by a brief verbal prompt that students
    will use as a basis for writing their
    composition.
  • For each writing task, students will have 30
    minutes to plan and develop their story or
    composition.

8
Language Arts LiteracyWriting Prompts (Grade 6 -
8)
  • The speculative prompt presents a brief scenario
    which students will use as a springboard for
    writing a story, drawing on stories they have
    read as well as on their own experiences.
  • Explanatory prompts present students with a topic
    based on a quotation or adage, or based on a
    familiar subject. Each is a springboard for the
    student to write an essay. Explanatory writing is
    used to share knowledge and to convey ideas and
    experience. Explanatory writing may be based on
    the writers personal knowledge and experience or
    on information presented to the writer.
  • Persuasive writing tasks elicit the students
    point of view on a given controversy or topic
    arising from interpersonal, school/community, or
    social contexts.

9
Expository Prompt Sample Grades 3 - 5
  • Most people have a special activity or hobby
    that they enjoy. Some people collect things
    while others like to read or play games. What
    activity do you like to do?
  • Write a composition describing what you enjoy
    doing. Explain why that activity is special to
    you

10
Explanatory Prompt Sample Grades 3 - 5
  • (Students first listen to and read the Shel
    Silverstein poem Moon-Catchin Net)
  • Has there ever been something you wanted very
    much that you may or may not have been able to
    get? Write about what you wanted. Include the
    following
  • What did you want to have and why did you want
    this?
  • If you got it, explain how it happened and why
    you were successful.
  • If you didnt get it, explain why not.
  • Explain how you might be successful in getting it
    in the future.

11
Speculative Prompt Sample Grades 3 - 5
  • When the school bell rang, Katie and Pablo
    grabbed their books and raced out of the
    classroom. They had been looking forward to this
    afternoon all week long. Today they were going
    to go on an adventure.
  • Write a story about the adventure Katie and
    Pablo had after they left school.

12
Explanatory Prompt Sample Grade 6 -8
  • Many students enjoy doing something special
    for their family and friends. For example, they
    may take care of their younger sibling or help to
    cook a favorite meal.
  • Write a letter to your family or friends that
    describes something special that you would like
    to do for them. Explain why this would be
    something special and how your family or friends
    might react. Be sure to include details and facts
    to support your explanation.

13
Explanatory Prompt Sample Grades 6 - 8
  • Life can be full of pleasant surprises.
    Identify a time when you experienced a pleasant
    surprise.
  • Write a composition for your teacher about a
    time when you experienced a pleasant surprise.
    Explain why this surprise was unexpected and how
    it affected your life in a positive way. Be sure
    to explain your choice by using details and
    examples.

14
Explanatory Prompt Sample Grades 6 -8
  • Consider how the following quotation is
    related to you.
  • Even if youre on the right track, youll
    get run over if you just sit there.
  • --Will Rogers
  • Cherokee-American, cowboy, comedian, and
    actor
  • Write an essay for your language arts teacher
    explaining what this quotation means to you. Use
    details, reasons, and examples in your
    explanation.

15
Persuasive Writing Prompt SampleGrades 6 - 8
  • WRITING SITUATION
  • A well-known musical group has offered to give
    a free concert at your school. There has been
    much debate as to when the concert should be
    held during or after school. You decide to
    write a letter to your principal expressing your
    opinion about when the concert should be held.
  • WRITING TASK
  • Write a letter to your principal supporting
    your position whether the concert should be held
    during school time or held after school. Use
    reasons, facts, examples and/or other evidence
    to support your position.

16
MathematicsGrades 3 - 8
  • MC - multiple choice
  • 1 raw score point
  • SCR - short constructed-response
  • 1 raw score point
  • ECR - extended constructed-response
  • 3 raw score point

17
Mathematics
  • Grades 6 - 8
  • 42 Multiple Choice
  • 10 SCR
  • 5 ECR
  • Day 1
  • 64 minutes
  • Day 2
  • 69 minutes
  • Grade 5
  • 43 Multiple Choice
  • 10 SCR
  • 5 ECR
  • Day 1
  • 68 minutes
  • Day 2
  • 68 minutes

18
Mathematics
  • Grades 3 4
  • 43 Multiple Choice
  • 8 SCR
  • 4 ECR
  • Day 1
  • 63 minutes
  • Day 2
  • 68 minutes

19
NJ ASK 3 - 8 MathematicsUpdated Calculator Use
Policy
  • The Short Constructed Response (SCR) part of
    NJASK grades 3 through 8 will be non-calculator
    active for all students, including students with
    disabilities.
  • In grades 3 and 4, calculators will be permitted
    on one of the five remaining parts. This part
    will include multiple choice items and one
    extended constructed response (ECR) item.
  • In grades 5 8, calculators will be permitted on
    three of the five remaining parts. These parts
    will include multiple choice and extended
    constructed response (ECR) items.

20
NJ ASK 3 - 8 MathematicsCalculator Use Policy
  • All students are prohibited from using a
    calculator during the non-calculator active parts
    of the math test
  • However, students whose IEP/504 plan allows for
    its use may use a calculator and or approved
    manipulatives on the MC and ECR parts of the test
    of the test if the accommodations is documented
    in the IEP/504 plan.

21
Mathematics Points by Standard
Point Breakdown Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grades 6-8
Standard 1 Number Sense and Numerical Operations 20 20 14 13
Standard 2 Geometry and Measurement 11 11 12 13
Standard 3 Patterns and Algebra 11 11 12 13
Standard 4 Data Analysis, Probability and Discrete Math 8 8 12 13
22
Mathematics SCR Sample
  • Grade 3
  • Item A lunch menu has 3 beverage selections
    water, juice, and milk. The menu also offers 2
    sandwich selections turkey and peanut butter.
    How many different meals of one beverage and one
    sandwich are possible? (answer 6)
  • Grade 4
  • Inez has a toy car collection. She has 55 red
    cars, 67 blue cars, and 123 orange cars. How many
    cars does she have in all? (answer 245)

23
Mathematics SCR Sample
  • Grade 5
  • A gallon contains 128 ounces. Paul wants to
    divide 3 gallons of apple cider equally among the
    2 dozen friends at his party. How many ounces of
    apple cider will each friend receive? (answer
    16)
  • Grade 6
  • How many ways can a teacher choose 2 students
    from a group of 4 students? (Answer 6)
  • Grade 7
  • On a map, the distance from the library to the
    park is 7¼ inches. If the map uses the scale ½
    inch 1 mile, what is the actual distance, in
    miles, from the park to the library? (Answer 14½
    miles)

24
Mathematics Non-Calculator Multiple Choice Item
Grades 3 - 8
  • Which number would make the number sentence 438
    -? 259 true?
  • A. 217
  • B. 211
  • C. 189
  • D. 179
  • What is the difference of 23.79 4.93?
  • A. 12.86
  • B. 18.86
  • C. 19.86
  • D. 21.26
  • If 14 x n 252, what is the value of n?
  • A. 13
  • B. 18
  • C. 23
  • D. 28

25
NJ ASK Science
The NJ ASK Science assesses 10 core curriculum
content standards with a focus on the Life,
Physical and Earth clusters.
  • Scientific Processes
  • Science and Society
  • Mathematical Applications
  • Nature and Process of Technology
  • Characteristics of Life
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Earth Science
  • Astronomy and Space Science
  • Environmental Studies

26
NJ ASK Science Grade 4 8
  • Science assessment includes four sections, each
    containing ten multiple choice questions and one
    open ended question.
  • Each multiple choice item is worth one point
    each open-ended item is worth up to three points.
    Each open-ended item is scored using an
    item-specific rubric
  • Duration of Test 60 minutes
  • Life Science (Life Environment) 40 of the
    test
  • Physical Science (Physics Chemistry)30 of the
    test
  • Earth Science (Geology and Astronomy)30 of the
    test

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NJ ASK Science Sample Multiple Choice
  • Celestial objects like stars can be seen on a
    clear night using
  • A. a microscope
  • B. binoculars
  • C. a graduated cylinder
  • D. a thermometer

28
NJ ASK ScienceSample Open Ended
  • Victor has two glasses. One glass has ice cubes
    and the other is filled with water. Give three
    ways the ice and water are different.

29
NJ ASK Test Prep at W.E. Houston Academy
  • After School Tutoring using a variety of NJASK
    Test Prep materials ie. Barrons Literacy Math,
    Instructivism ELA, Coach Science, Measuring Up
    ELA Math, Buckle Down ELA, Math
  • Small group instruction based on school
    district selection test, unit, and benchmark
    data.
  • On Demand Open-ended prompt test samples and
    writing prompts
  • Exposing our students to the type of questions
    they will see on the NJASK
  • Assessments
  • Released sample questions from Dept. of Education
  • Homework packets of sample questions

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How is data used?
  • To analyze and compare data over the years to
    identify areas of strengths and weaknesses
  • To examine test scores to identify areas of
    strengths and weaknesses on a grade level and for
    individual students.
  • To analyze data and plan instruction based on
    student needs
  • To integrate test taking strategies across the
    curriculum

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Parents can prepare our students forwriting
by Review your childs writing Provide
ample opportunities for students to practice
Time the students writing once in a while Try
writing one yourself and share your writing with
your child. Score the writing with the
students using the rubric Allow children to
discuss with you openly about areas for
improvements Have students use a Writing
Journal Have students read their writings over
again throughout the year Write about
Non-Fiction on topics, Editorial and Opinions
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Parents can prepare our students forreading by
  • Check to see students are reading everyday
  • Read with your child (Books, Newspapers,
    Magazines)
  • Help students use the rubric to score their
    response to
  • OE questions.
  • Regularly discuss with your child the main
    idea,
  • authors purpose and the theme of the
    story.
  • Delve deeply into the book to compare
    characters and summarize
  • problem and solution of the story.
  • Allow children to discuss with you openly about
    areas for
  • improvements

33
Preparation for NJASK Math
  • We prepare our students for math by
  • Mathematics Curriculum (Investigation)
  • Sample tests and analyze student data to plan
    for
  • Instructions
  • Instructional support as needed
  • Problem of the Day (POD)
  • Connect to real world
  • Review materials as needed
  • Kid friendly rubric
  • Allow students to use various strategies to
    answer
  • questions

34
Preparation for NJASK Math
  • Use rubric to score their response to OE
    questions
  • Have students create questions for an answer
  • Have students answer questions using pictures,
    numbers
  • and words (if applicable)
  • Have students find more than one answer for a
    given
  • problem (making change)
  • Review materials from the beginning of the year
    frequently

35
How to Win The Test Game
  • Do NOT skip introductory statements, openings, or
    summary for a passage to follow. A question
    usually is answered in this section.
  • Fill in a choice for every answer.
  • Check back in selection for answers!!!!!!
  • Help students become accustomed to language of
    the test. Review direction words.

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Winning the Test Game
  • READ directions. They may contain a helpful tip.
  • For multiple choice items, have students guess
    when they have no idea or to leave the bubble
    blank depending on whether test is counting right
    answers or deducting for wrong ones.
  • Use the text, not your life to pick your answer
  • Sometimes its important to refer to your life.
    Prior experience with vocabulary may trigger the
    meaning.
  • Learn to read questions
  • Consider what the question is asking. Choose
    answers that relate to the question. Teach kids
    how not to get seduced by facts of the story that
    were repeated in the answer choice .
  • Risk an unfamiliar choice. Encourage students to
    choose a strange word when the other choices have
    been eliminated.

37
Winning the Test Game
  • Use elimination to choose ONE answer. After
    reading the stem, get rid of the WRONG options.
  • Check your answers. Revisit questions that give
    you trouble. Revisit NOT questions.
  • Abandon negativity. Read the text like you are
    very interested.
  • Summarize. Summarizing helps you get the BIG
    PICTURE that is important when answering about
    the details.
  • Prioritize. Do the easy questions first and skip
    the difficult ones. Do the difficult ones when
    you finish the easy ones. Note the difficult one
    wit a tiny dot on the answer sheet next to the
    number. Remember to go back and erase the dot.
  • Simplify. Dense text may look overwhelming but
    may NOT be difficult to read. Use an index card
    or sheet of paper to block out distractions.
  • Build reading stamina. Provide opportunities to
    read for sustained periods of time

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Winning the Test Game
  • The option is usually incorrect if it contains
    very definite language like always, never, none,
    all, etc. Few answers are so clear.
  • The option is often correct if it contains more
    negotiable language like often, probably, some,
    usually, etc.
  • If the stem can be answered by using ONLY your
    memory or experience, you have chosen the wrong
    option.
  • Watch for true answers even facts from the
    story- that do not relate to the stem. Check to
    see if the answers are correct.
  • Clean up all stray marks on answer sheets that
    might be scanned.

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Home Preparations
  • Normal Routines
  • Balanced Breakfast
  • Try Your Best
  • Attendance/Arrival
  • Share Relaxation
  • Techniques
  • Be Positive
  • ONE test

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State Websites
  • NJCCS
  • www.state.nj.us/education/assessment
  • New Jersey Department of Education
  • www.state.nj.us/education/
  • Search Keywords NJASK
  • state standardized tests New Jersey
  • released NJASK questions

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Questions???????
  • Feel free to contact the Leadership Team and
    Guidance Department at (973)- 266-5880
  • Mrs. Racine
  • Ms. Callender
  • Mrs. Jones
  • Mr. Hamilton
  • Mrs. Chiles
  • Mrs. Saint Preux
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