Common Core: What can Parents Do? Presented by: Mrs. Montano Mrs. Triantafilidis EngageNY.org

A Closer Look: ELA/Literacy Shifts Read as much non-fiction as fiction Learn about the world by reading Read more challenging material closely Discuss reading using evidence Write non-fiction using evidence Increase academic vocabulary EngageNY.org

ELA Shift #1: Read as much non-fiction as fiction Students MUST Parents SHOULD Read more non- fiction Understand how non-fiction is written and put together Enjoy and discuss the details of non-fiction Supply non-fiction texts to read Read non-fiction books aloud or with your child Have fun with non-fiction in front of your children EngageNY.org

ELA Shift #2: Learn about the world by reading Students MUST Parents SHOULD Learn more about Science and Social Studies through reading Use “primary source” documents Get smarter through the use of texts Supply texts on topics that interest your child Find books that explain how things work and why Discuss non-fiction texts and their ideas EngageNY.org

ELA Shift #3: Read more complex material carefully Students MUST Parents SHOULD Re-read Read books at their comfort level and more challenging texts Not just read, comprehend Handle frustration and keep pushing to improve Provide more challenging texts their children want to read in addition to books they can read easily Know what is grade level appropriate Read challenging books with your child Show that challenging books are worth reading EngageNY.org

ELA Shift #4: Discuss reading using evidence Students MUST Parents SHOULD Find evidence to support their arguments Form judgments and opinions Become scholars Discuss what the author is thinking Make predictions Talk about texts Demand evidence in everyday discussions, debates and disagreements Read aloud or read the same book as your child and discuss with evidence EngageNY.org

ELA Shift #5: Write from sources Students MUST Parents SHOULD Make arguments in writing using evidence Compare multiple texts in writing Learn to write well Encourage writing at home Write “books” together using evidence and details Review samples of student writing: http://www.corestandards.org/assets/Appendix_C.pdf EngageNY.org

ELA Shift #6: Build an academic vocabulary Students MUST Parents SHOULD Learn the words they will need to use in college and career Get smarter at using the “language of power” Read often and constantly with young children Read multiple books about the same topic Let your children see you reading Talk to your children, read to them, listen to them, sing with them, make up silly rhymes and word games EngageNY.org

An Overview of the ELA Test The test will take place over 3 days. (April 1st, 2nd, and 3rd) The test will consist of multiple choice questions, short answers, and extended response questions. Each Testing Day will be scheduled to allow 70 minutes for completion. However, it is estimated that it will take most children 50 minutes to complete each section. EngageNY.org

ELA Test Design EngageNY.org

Types of ELA Questions On the ELA, students will encounter: *Text Dependent Questions *Inferential Questions *Critical Thinking and Analysis Questions Visit http://www.engageny.org/resource/new-york-state-common-core-sample-questions for sample ELA questions! EngageNY.org

What to Expect from Multiple Choice Questions Students will be asked to analyze different aspects of a given text including central idea style elements (text structure) character and plot development, vocabulary. EngageNY.org

Example of a Multiple Choice Question *What word means the opposite of “core” as it is used in paragraph 3? *From the passage and the diagram, which planet can the reader conclude is the coldest planet in the solar system? Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of the passage. Please do this experiment on a bare-topped table and cover the top with old newspapers. It can get (easy-to- clean-up) messy! Why does the author include the second sentence? *Air pressure builds up as the plane flies through the air. When the pressure is released, it makes a loud noise. Which of the following best describes the text structure of the sentence? EngageNY.org

What to Expect from Short Answer Questions Students will use inference skills or detail skills to answer a single question. Responses must be supported with text evidence. At least 2 pieces of text evidence must be used in response. EngageNY.org

Examples of Short Answer Questions *Does the author believe that John the Elder understood nature as well as people do today? Use two details from the article to support your answer. *How does the author support the idea that the earwigs look scarier than they actually are? Use two details from the article to support your answer. *What is a theme of “Stealing Fire from Zeus”? Use two details from the myth to support your answer. *How are the points of view in the two stories different? Use one detail from each story to support your answer. EngageNY.org

What to Expect from an Extended Response Designed to assess writing from sources. Require analysis of either an individual text or paired texts. Paired texts share a related theme, genre, tone, time period, setting, or other characteristics. Students must express a position and support it with evidence from one (or two texts). Students will be expected to synthesize ideas between and draw evidence from both texts. It allows students to demonstrate their ability to write a coherent essay using text evidence to support their ideas. EngageNY.org

Examples of Extended Response Questions These myths came from two different cultures. Both myths explain how fire was given to those who needed it. How are the explanations the same, how are they different? Use details from both myths to support your answer. In your response, be sure to do the following: Explain how the myth “How Beaver Stole Fire” tells how fire was given to those who needed it Explain how the myth “Stealing Fire from Zeus” tells how fire was given to those who needed it Compare and contrast the two explanations Include details from both myths to support your answer EngageNY.org

Are You Smarter Than a 4th Grader? Now it’s your turn to take answer a few questions from last year’s 4th grade ELA test! After we answer the questions, we will review the questions and answers.  EngageNY.org

A Closer Look: Mathematics Shifts Focus: learn more about less Build skills across grades Develop speed and accuracy Really know it, Really do it Use it in the real world Think fast AND solve problems EngageNY.org

Math Shift #1: Focus: Learn more about less Students MUST Parents SHOULD Spend more time on fewer concepts Go more in-depth on each one Know what the priority work is for your child at their grade level Spend time with your child on that work Ask your child’s teacher about his or her progress on the priority work EngageNY.org

Math Shift #2: Learn skills across grades Students MUST Parents SHOULD Keep building on learning year after year Be aware of what your child struggled with last year and how that will affect ongoing learning Advocate for your child and ensure that support is given for “gap” skills: negative numbers, fractions, etc. EngageNY.org

Math Shift #3: Develop speed and accuracy Students MUST Parents SHOULD Spend time practicing by doing lots of problems on the same idea Push children to know, understand and memorize basic math facts Know all of the fluencies your child should have; prioritize learning of the ones they still find difficult EngageNY.org

Math Shift #4: Really know it, really do it Students MUST Parents SHOULD Make the math work, and understand why it does Talk about why the math works Prove that they know why and how the math works Notice whether your child really knows why the answer is what it is Advocate for the time your child needs to learn key math skills Provide time for your child to work at math skills at home Get smarter in the math your child needs to know EngageNY.org

Math Shift #5: Use it in the real world Students MUST Parents SHOULD Apply math in real world situations Know which math skills to use for which situation Ask your child to do that math that comes up in your daily life EngageNY.org

Math Shift #6: Think fast and solve problems Students MUST Parents SHOULD Be able to use core math facts quickly Be able to apply math in the real world Notice your child’s strengths and weaknesses in math Make sure your child practices the math facts that prove most difficult Make sure your child thinks about math in real life EngageNY.org

Fourth Grade Math Curriculum Topic 1-Multiplication & Division: Meaning and Facts Topic 2- Generate and Analyze Patterns Topic 3- Place Value Topic 4- Addition & Subtraction of Whole Numbers Topics 5 & 6- Number Sense & Fluency: Multiplying by 1 Digit number Topics 7 & 8- Number Sense & Fluency: Multiplying by 2 digit numbers EngageNY.org

Fourth Grade Math Curriculum Topics 9 & 10:Number Sense & Developing Fluency: Dividing by 1 digit divisors Topic 11: Fraction Equivalence and Ordering Topic 12- Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators Topic 13- Extending Fraction Concepts Topic 14- Measurement Units and Conversions Topic 15-Solving Measurement Problems Topic 16- Lines, Angles, and Shapes EngageNY.org

An Overview of the Fourth Grade Math Test The test will take place over 3 days. (April 30th, May 1st, May 2nd) Sessions 1 and 2 will be 60 minutes. Session 3 will be 90 minutes. The estimated time for sessions 1 and 2 is 40 minutes. The estimated time for session 3 is 70 minutes. EngageNY.org

Math Test Design Day One: 24 multiple choice questions Day Two: 25 multiple choice questions Day Three: 6 short response questions and 4 extended response questions For Day 3, students are expected to write a written explanation of their answers. **For all three days, most of the questions are word problems. EngageNY.org

What do the Questions Look Like? Multiple Choice: These will assess a skill or concept. Many will involve multiple steps and combine concepts or a standard algorithm. Short Response: Students will complete a task and show their work. These will require multiple steps and knowledge of mathematical practices and real-world applications. Extended Response: Students will complete multiple step problems. They will be asked to show all of their work and explain their answer in written form. EngageNY.org

Examples of Multiple Choice Questions Michael earns $27 mowing lawns. He earned $12 less than that washing windows. He earns 3 times as much money walking dogs as he earned washing windows. How much money does Michael earn walking dogs? $5 B. $15 C. $27 D. $45 On Saturday, 9,155 fans attended a baseball game. On Sunday, 5,097 fans attended the game. To the nearest hundred, how many fans attended Saturday and Sunday combined? A. 14,000 B. 14,200 C. 14,250 D. 14,300 EngageNY.org

Examples of Multiple Choice Questions A rectangular flowerbed at a city park has an area of 126 square meters. The width of the flowerbed is 3 meters. What is the perimeter of the flowerbed? 42m B. 84m C. 90m D. 96m Which is another way to show 7 x 1/6? A. 1/42 B. 7/42 C. 7/6 D. 8/6 EngageNY.org

Example of a Multiple Choice Question The perimeter of the rectangle below is 54 inches. 7in. What is the length of the longer side of the rectangle? A. 40 in B. 47 in C. 20 in D. 17 in. EngageNY.org

Example of an Extended Response Question A factory prints 123 baseball cards in a minute. This number can be written in expanded form, which is the sum of the place value of its digits. 123 in expanded form is 100 + 20 +3. Part A The factory prints 4,032 football cards in an hour. Explain how using the expanded form of 4,032 can help you find the total number of football cards factory prints in 5 hours. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ EngageNY.org

Extended Response Part B Now write an equation to show how to find 5 x 4,032 using expanded form. Answer: ____________________ Part C How many football cards does the factory print in 5 hours? Show your work. Answer: _______________________ EngageNY.org

Are Your Smarter Than a 4th Grader? Now it’s your turn to take answer a few questions from last year’s 4th grade Math test! After we answer the questions, we will review the questions and answers  EngageNY.org

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Additional resources www.achievethecore.org www.pta.org/4446.htm http://www.cgcs.org/Domain/36 http://parcconline.org/parcc-content-frameworks

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