5 th Grade

Depth of Knowledge

 There are four levels.  As you go from Level 1 to Level 4, the questions get more and more challenging.  They take more thinking and reasoning to answer.  A Level 1 item may not require as much thinking as a Level 4 item—but that does not mean it’s easy. A Level 4 item may have more than one part or ask you to write something.

 Identify, list, or define something.  Questions may start with who, what, when, and where.  Recall facts, terms, or identify information.

 Think about things—it is more than just remembering something.  Describe or explain something.  Answer the questions “how” or “why.”

 Go beyond explaining or describing “how and why.”  Explain or justify your answers.  Give reasons and evidence for your response.  Make connections and explain a concept or a “big idea.”

 Complex thinking required!  Plan, investigate, or apply a deeper understanding.  These items will take more time to write.  Connect and relate ideas.  Show evidence by doing a task, creating a product, or writing a response.

DomainApproximate Weight Reading and Vocabulary53% Writing and Language47%

 Compare/contrast two different texts  Finding the theme of a passage  Determining the author/character’s point of view  Compare/contrast character  Compare/contrast setting  Using context clues in order to find the meaning of the word  Using 5 th grade vocabulary in writing

 Used in order to answer questions fully and to assist in proving student answers with text  R - Restate the Question  A - Answer the question in your own words  P – Prove your answer with text  P – Proofread and edit your answer

 Used in order to answer questions fully and to assist in proving student answers with text  Q – Read the entire Question  U – Underline or highlight important words and phrases  A – Answer the question in your own words  N – Note evidence from the text to prove/support your answer

 Locate the word in the passage  Read the entire paragraph  Look for key words and/or familiar words to help find the meaning to the unknown word  Example:  What does the word, “detrimental” in the paragraph below mean?  Science has shown that drinking multiple soft drinks a day can be detrimental to your health. The average soft drink has 35 grams of sugar. A person that is on a 2000 calorie diet should limit their sugar intake to 25 grams of sugar a day. a) Harmful b) Helpful c) Scary d) Funny

 Connect Ed/Reading Wonders  Vocabulary Games/Activities  Weekly stories  Leveled Readers

DomainApproximate Weight Operations and Algebraic Thinking 10% Number and Operations in Base 10 25% Number and Operations— Fractions 30% Measurement and Data20% Geometry15%

 Allowed students to use manipulatives to build conceptual knowledge, especially for visual and kinesthetic learners  Taught students various strategies and methods so that students have multiple tools to help solve problems  Increased the use of writing within the math classroom.

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 Science and Social Studies tests are composed of multiple choice questions unlike math and ELA. Students will have questions from the various DOK levels.

DomainApproximate Weight Earth Science30% Physical Science30% Life Science40%

DomainApproximate Weight History50% Geography15% Government/Civics20% Economics15%