5th Grade: Parent Testing Meeting 2014 - 2015

Who is tested? PARCC/iLEAP PARCC – 3rd through 8th grade iLEAP – 3rd, 5th through 7th grade This year’s PARCC test will be the same Performance Based Assessments (PBA) and End of Year (EOY) tests as those taken by students in PARCC-participating districts in states across the country and will include the same questions field tested by nearly 50,000 Louisiana students during spring 2014.

What do the scores mean? PARCC iLEAP Description 5 Advanced Superior Performance 4 Mastery Competency Over Challenging Subjects 3 Basic Fundamentals Learned 2 Approaching Basic Not Quite Up-to-Par 1 Unsatisfactory Not Ready for the next Level of Schooling

Testing Dates PARCC - Performance Based Assessment March 16 – 20: One unit each day 3 Units for ELA and 2 Units for Math iLEAP (Science and Social Studies) April 16 – 17 1 day for Science and 1 day for Social Studies PARCC – End of Year May 4 - 7 District Created EOY Assessment (ELA and Math) April 20 – 30 1 Unit = 1 Test

PARCC: ELA – PBA March 16-20 - 2 literary texts Unit 1 Literary Analysis - 2 literary texts - 6 selected response questions - Students write an extended response that compares and/or explains elements in both texts (i.e., theme, characterization, structure, etc.) Time: 75 minutes

PARCC: ELA – PBA March 16-20 Unit 2 Research Simulation Task - 3 texts on a given topic - 9 selected response questions - Students write about some aspect of the related texts. (i.e., how each text presents the topic, the use of illustrations in the text, etc.) Time: 90 minutes

PARCC: ELA – PBA March 16-20 Unit 3 Narrative Writing - 1 literary text - 5 selected response questions - Students write a narrative related to the text. (i.e., finish the story, retell the story in another narrative form, such as a journal entry, etc.) Time: 60 minutes

PARCC: ELA – EOY May 4 - 8 Reading Comprehension: - 1 literary text with 5 selected-response questions - 1 informational text with 8 selected-response Time: 75 minutes

PARCC: ELA – Item Types and Scoring Prose Constructed Response (PBA only) Requires students to write Multi-part Connected to more than one text depending on the task. Requires evidence Measures Reading, Written Expression, and Knowledge of Conventions Scored with two PARCC Rubrics Literary Analysis (15 points) Narrative Writing (12 points)

PARCC: ELA – Item Types and Scoring Evidence-Based Selected Response Two-part item One part measures reading comprehension Other part asks for evidence to support understanding Evidence is presented in different ways (direct quotes, details from text, paragraph references only) Worth up to two points (0, 1, 2) Partial credit can be earned, but must answer correctly the part asking for understanding (Part A) No credit if only evidence part (Part B) is correct.

PARCC: ELA – Item Types and Scoring Multiple Select Items that require more than one answer. (Number of answers required are in bold face in the question.) Worth up to two points (0, 1, 2) Partial credit can be earned, but must answer correctly the part asking for understanding (Part A) No credit if only evidence part (Part B) is correct. Each part is all correct or all wrong. No partial credit within a part.

PARCC: Math – PBA March 16 - 20 Unit 1 (80 minutes) and Unit 2 (70 minutes) Computer and Hand-Scored 16 tasks each Consists of: Multiple Choice (1 point) 4 answer choices (only one correct answer) Multiple Select (1 point) 5-6 answer choices (more than one correct answer) Directions indicate the number of answers to be selected All correct answers and no incorrect answers must be chosen (no partial credit)

PARCC: Math – PBA March 16 - 20 Unit 1 and Unit 2 (continued) Fill-in-the-Blank (1 point) Write each part of the answer in a separate box and shade the bubble of the corresponding number/figure in the same column. Do not skip boxes

PARCC: Math – PBA March 16 - 20 Unit 1 and Unit 2 (continued) Open Response (scoring dependent on rubric) Complete all parts and all components of each part Only what is written in the box provided will be scored. Writing that falls outside of the box will not be scored. Crossed-out work will not be scored Students may not need all the space provided, but must fit all of their answer within the space.

Task Types - PBA Type I tasks assess concepts, skills and procedures. (32%) Type II tasks assess students’ ability to express mathematical reasoning. (36%) Type III tasks assess modeling and applications. (32%)

Most questions will require students to complete multiple steps in order to solve the problem. Questions are no longer just Multiple Choice. They are now Multiple Select, which means students will have to choose more than one answer for a specific question. The traditional “key words” are no longer being used as a way for students to know what to do to solve the problem. Questions focus more on requiring students to use common sense and comprehension strategies to figure out what to do. For multiple choice items, there are no longer any obviously wrong answers. Gone are the days of using “Process of Elimination”. Answer choices are viable and require students to use more reasoning skills before choosing a correct answer.

Let’s look at the progression of questioning through the years……

PARCC: Math – EOY May 4-8 Unit 1 and Unit 2 (75 minutes each) Computer Scored only 36 tasks each unit Consists of: Multiple Choice (1 point) Multiple Select (1 point) Fill-in-the-Blank (1 point)

Task Types - EOY Type I tasks assess concepts, skills and procedures. 1 point tasks (64%) 2 point tasks (36%)

Miscellaneous Dictionaries and Thesauruses will not be allowed. Calculators will not be allowed.

District- Created Assessment April 20-30 Since PARCC data will not be reported until the fall, students will take a District-Created Assessment for both ELA and math to measure student growth. This test has the same importance as iLEAP has had in the past.

SCIENCE iLEAP TEST PREP 5th Grade SCIENCE iLEAP TEST PREP

This year compared to last year 2014-2015 grade 4 LEAP continues to assess Louisiana’s science benchmarks. The design of the multiple-choice and short answer sessions of the test remains the same as it was in 2013-2014. This year, the LEAP contains a task aligned to the Common Core Standards for English language arts and science benchmarks.

5 Science Strands of Content Science as Inquiry Physical Science Life Science Earth and Space Science Science and the Environment

Suggested testing time Test Structure Test Sessions Number of Items Number of Points Suggested testing time Multiple Choice 46 60 minutes Task 4 Multiple choice 1 extended response 8 (multiple choice=1 point each, extended response=4 points) 30 minutes

Test Specifics for Multiple-Choice Session Strand/Category % of Points Science as Inquiry 22 A. The Abilities to do Scientific Inquiry B. Understanding Scientific Inquiry Physical Science 20 A. Properties and changes of properties in matter B. Motion and Forces C. Transformations of Energy

Test Specifics Strand/ Category % of Points Life Science 20 A. Structure and function in Living Systems B. Reproduction and Heredity C. Populations and Ecosystems D. Adaptations of Organisms

Earth and Space Science Science and the Environment Test Specifics Strand/ Category # of Points MC Earth and Space Science 22 A. Structure of Earth B. Earth History C. Earth in the Solar System Science and the Environment 16 TOTAL 100

Physical Science

Science as Inquiry

Earth and Space Science

Social Studies Structure Points Time(suggested) Multiple Choice 40 60 min. Task: 45 min. 4 multiple choice 4 1 extended response 4

Social Studies Geography - 50% The World in Spatial Terms Places and Regions Physical and Human Systems Environment and Society History - 50% Historical Thinking Skills United States History

Social Studies Description of Stimulus Material for Tasks The multiple-choice and task sessions of the grade 5 test may incorporate the following types of stimulus material: • an excerpt from a text-based primary or secondary source • a map or illustration of a globe • a table or graph presenting numerical data to be read or interpreted • a timeline, chart, illustration, photograph, historical poster, or graphic organizer  

Test Taking Tips: Reassure your child. Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep. Make sure your child eats something nutritious for breakfast. Try to make each morning of testing a pleasant one for your child. Make sure that your child arrives at school ON TIME each morning of testing week. Remind your child to listen carefully to test instructions and to read directions for each question with care. No beeping watches or cell phones.

Tell your child to answer ALL questions Tell your child to answer ALL questions. If they come to a question that they don’t know, they can skip it and then come back to it. Since the tests are timed this year, we don’t want to waste the time that we have. Remind your child that the test is important. Explain the importance of using his or her time wisely. Encourage your child to stay focused on the test, even if others finish early. Remind your child to write neatly and follow directions on all Written Response Questions

Attendance and promptness during testing is very important. Do not leave anything BLANK! Try every problem. Preparation for the test happens each and every day. Pay attention in class! Read each passage carefully. Do not let the length of the passage discourage you.

Resources Below are links to resources that offer additional information about the CCSS, PARCC assessments, and iLEAP assessments: www.doe.state.la.us/topics/assessment_guides.html (Assessment Guides for all subjects and grades tested) www.doe.state.la.us/topics/common_core_samples.html (CCSS-aligned items) www.parcconline.org/samples/item-task-prototypes (samples of PARCC assessment items)