AzMERIT

The AzMERIT what?? AIMS is gone. Bye. AzMERIT is the new AIMS type test Still Writing and Reading sections (and math/science-but you don’t want me teaching you that) Writing (1 part) Reading (2 parts) Math= Tuesday 4/5 Science= Wednesday 4/13 BIG DIFFERENCES: It can be on a computer or on paper. CBT=Computer Based Test PBT=Paper Based Test “Multiple Choice” questions could have one correct answer or more than one correct answer.

Why should you care? You are going to take a test on March 29th (writing) March 30th (reading) Your AzMERIT test score will go into your permanent record. If a college asks to see your record, Perry will show them your AZMerit Score High scores on writing= exemptions from WODs during your senior year

Computer vs. Paper Tests You click on the right answer Paper There will be no separate answer documents; students will answer the questions directly in the test booklets. Example (no the key will not be there)

Something else different…multiple answers

How will you know if it’s one or more? Read the question.

Writing Test March 29th AzMERIT format  You will get 3 of these pages. You will not be allowed to use extra pages.

Writing Guides for English Language Arts (ELA) from AzMERIT Each writing test will have one or more passages that relate to a prompt. Students will create a written response to the prompt. Students will not answer comprehension questions about the prompt. Scratch paper is permitted on both the CBT and PBT writing tests in order for students to compose a rough draft prior to formulating a “final” copy in the paper booklet or in the word processing area on the computer. CBT (Computer Based Testing)— On the CBT students will have access to one or more passages that relate to a prompt, an electronic version of the Writing Guide and a word processing area to type their “final” response. On the CBT, students will have access to and be able to reference the appropriate Writing Guide by clicking on an icon. PBT (Paper Based Testing)— On the PBT the students will have access to one or more passages that relate to a prompt, a print copy of the Writing Guide and a “final” copy area to write their response. On paper, the Writing Guide will also appear after the writing prompt and before the final copy area on the PBT. On the PBT, there will be THREE final copy pages with a line spacing of .3” for grades 5–11 (college ruled)

Two possible types of essays… Informative‐Explanatory Essay Argumentative Essay Guess what? The writing part is basically a Writing on Demand! You will get sources Use those sources as the facts/quotes for your essay

Writing Guides/Rubrics for Both Types Take a look at our handouts! ARGUMENT= 1. Statement of purpose/focus/organization Claim/Opposing Claim(s) Addressed 2. Evidence/Elaboration 3. Conventions/Editing INFORMATIVE= 1. Statement of purpose/focus/organization Main idea/topic Clearly Stated

Reading Test March 30th The AzMERIT test has different names for the different types of questions. Here’s what they are, and what you have to do to answer them.

Reading Test Question Types Multiple Choice Question Pick the best answer Evidence-Based Selected Response (2 part question) The letter answer The sentence that proves the above letter answer is correct Hot Text Select sentences Two-Part Hot Text (2 part question) Natural Language Write in your own short answer

Reading Test Question Types cont. Multi Select Choose multiple correct answers Grid Diagram Place the correct answer within the diagram Draggable Hot Text Identified four sentences in order to complete a summary of the passage. Audio Editing Task Possibly write your own answer

Scores Explained

AzMERIT Reading Test Let’s try a sample test!