AzMERIT Overview

The AzMERIT what?? AzMERIT is the new AIMS type test Still Writing and Reading sections (and math-but you don’t want me teaching you that) Writing (1 part) Reading (2 parts) “Multiple Choice” questions could have one correct answer or more than one correct answer.

2016 Testing Schedule ELA Writing: Tuesday, March 29 ELA Reading: Wednesday, March 30  Math: Tuesday, April 5

Writing Test Information AzMERIT Writing Test Information

Writing Test April 14th AzMERIT format  You will only be able to use 3 papers-no more.

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. Scratch paper is permitted on 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.

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 evidence/quotes for your essay

General Argument Rubric for AzMERIT The highest score is a 10 Statement of Purpose/Focus and Organization 1-4 Evidence and Elaboration Conventions and Editing 1-2

Rubrics for Both Types

Reading Test Information AzMERIT Reading Test Information

Reading Test Questions 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. Editing Task Possibly write your own answer

Example of a multi-answer question:

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

AzMERIT Reading Test A sample test