NEW YORK STATE MATH TEST Presented by Serena Trinkwalder

Links Annotated State Test Questions common-core-sample-questions common-core-sample-questions FAQ & State Test Fact Sheet

Test Design - Grade 3 DayMultiple Choice Short Response Extended Response # of QuestionsScheduled Time minutes minutes minutes

Test Design – Grade 4 DayMultiple Choice Short Response Extended Response # of QuestionsScheduled Time minutes minutes minutes

Test Design – Grade 5 DayMultiple Choice Short Response Extended Response # of QuestionsScheduled Time minutes minutes minutes

Scoring the Test Percent of Test Points Number and Operations in Base Tens Number and Operations - Fractions Operations and Algebraic Thinking Measurement and DataGeometry 3 rd 5-15%15-25%40-50%15-25%5-15% 4 th 20-30% 15-25% 5-15% 5th20-30%30-40%5-15%20-30%5-15%

Test Prep Overview Year long work interpreting story problems through Shared (math) Reading 2 math periods a day - 1 unit based & 1 test prep Small groups for targeted Instruction Groups are based on data from Benchmark test as well as unit assessments Groups are very targeted – students move in and out of groups based on mastery of skills and strategies

Sample Extended Response Question

How Can I Help At Home? Be encouraging Involve your child in math related activities – cooking! Have your child explain what he/she is doing Practice facts so they are known with automaticity (computer/Ipad games)  My Math Flash Cards App  Sum Sense Multiplication  Speed Grid Challenge Multiplication  Sum Sense Division  Fractions Machine – equivalent fractions Machine-Denominator-379http:// Machine-Denominator-379 Get a good nights sleep Eat a healthy breakfast Have a calm morning