2.  Assessment and Score Reporting for SPRING 2014 will be aligned exclusively to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) (corestandards.org).  Raw scores will be reported in the five CCSSM Domains at each grade.  The available points in each Domain reflect the Content Emphases by Cluster in the PARCC Model Content Frameworks (http://www.parcconline.org/parcc-model- content-frameworks).http://www.parcconline.org/parcc-model- content-frameworks  No score will be reported for the Mathematical Practices. NJ ASK Mathematics Grades 6-8: 2014 Updates

3. Point BreakdownGrade 6Grade 7Grade 8 Ratios and Proportional Relationships 880 The Number System 14126 Expressions and Equations 141514 Functions0010 Geometry7713 Statistics and Probability 676 Total Points49 Mathematics: Points by Domain

4.  New reference sheets have been developed for grades 6, 7 and 8 to be consistent with the content of the CCSSM.  The punch-out ruler and protractor remain at all three grades.  The equivalents/conversion factors have been altered to be consistent with the PARCC reference sheets at the appropriate grade (http://www.parcconline.org/assessment- administrationguidance).http://www.parcconline.org/assessment- administrationguidance NJ ASK Mathematics Grades 6-8: 2014 Reference Sheets

5.  Geometric formulas no longer necessary due to the alignment change have been deleted (e.g.: Grade 6 – Volume and Surface Area of a Cylinder).  Additional information no longer necessary due to the alignment change have been deleted (e.g. Grade 8 – Permutations Formula).  The new Reference Sheets have been posted at http://www.state.nj.us/education/assessment/ms/5-8/ref/math/ NJ ASK Mathematics Grades 6-8: 2014 Reference Sheets (cont.)

6.  ALL students are allowed to use blank grid/graph paper during ALL parts of the Mathematics section of the NJ ASK 6-8. NJ ASK Mathematics Grades 6-8: 2014 Additional Updates

7.  Part 1 of the test (10 short constructed-response items) is non-calculator for all students, including students with disabilities.  Three of the remaining five parts (parts 4 through 6) are calculator active. These parts will include multiple- choice (MC) and extended constructed-response (ECR) items. NJ ASK 6-8 Mathematics: Calculator Use Policy

8.  Parts 2 and 3 are non-calculator, except for students with disabilities. These parts will include multiple choice (MC) and extended constructed-response (ECR) items.  Students classified with a specific disability that limits him or her from calculating mathematically may use a calculator and/or manipulatives (e.g., an abacus, number line, counting chips, etc.) on parts 2 and 3. NJ ASK 6-8 Mathematics: Calculator Use Policy (cont.)

9.  Students accommodated through the use of calculators must have the assessment administered to them in an alternative setting.  The use of a calculator or other specific manipulatives as an instructional and assessment accommodation must be documented in the student’s IEP or 504 plan. The SCR part will remain non-calculator.  Please see the Test Examiners Manual for more information about the Calculator Use Policy. NJ ASK 6-8 Mathematics: Calculator Use Policy (cont.)

10. Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8 Item Count by Type (does not include embedded field test content ) MC 32 SCR 888 ECR 333 Total raw score points possible 49 Approximate total testing time (including field test content) 133 minutes Mathematics (Grades 6-8) MC- multiple choice, 1 raw score point SCR- short constructed-response, 1 raw score point ECR- extended constructed-response, 3 raw score points

11. Mathematics Sample MC Item

12. Mathematics Sample Non-Calculator Multiple-Choice Item

13. Mathematics Sample Short- Constructed Response Item

15. Mathematics Sample Extended- Constructed Response Item

16.  What is the rate of change of function #2? Show your work or explain your answer. (Correct answer 3)  Which function has the greater rate of change? Show your work or explain your answer. (Correct answer function #2)  Express function #2 as an equation. Explain your answer. (Correct answer y = 3x – 5)  Note: Extended-constructed response items are scored on a 3- point maximum item specific rubric. See the Spring 2014 Parent, Student and Teacher Information Guide for more details. Mathematics Sample Extended- Constructed Response Item (cont.)

17. Mathematics Sample Multiple-Choice Item

18.  http://www.state.nj.us/education/sca/  http://www.corestandards.org  http://www.parcconline.org/ NJASK 2014 Common Core Resources

19.  Spanish versions of the NJ ASK 3-8 are available in all content areas – Language Arts Literacy, Mathematics, and Science (Grades 4 and 8).  Participation/Eligibility guidelines are posted here: https://www.measinc.com/nj/Downloads/NJASK/NJ_A SKSpanish_Eligibility_Guidelines.pdf https://www.measinc.com/nj/Downloads/NJASK/NJ_A SKSpanish_Eligibility_Guidelines.pdf  Spanish versions are ordered by districts through the usual Online Materials Survey process. Spanish Versions for English Language Learners (ELL)

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