1. EOG Testing Parent Information Night April 16, 2015

2. When Is Testing? The testing window begins May 21st

3. What is tested? Reading Math- 2 sections Calculator active Calculator inactive

4. What is the format? All multiple choice questions Reading – 58 questions; 8 passages Math- 82 Total Questions Calculator Active- 54 questions (66%) Calculator Inactive- 28 questions (34%)

5. How much time do students have? General Directions Testing Time Breaks Maximum Time Allowed Reading12 min 140 min 2 – 3 min. stretch breaks 240 min. Math12 min. 140 min 2- 3 min. stretch breaks 240 min.

6. What does the test consist of? Reading Test Reading for Literature- 32-37% Reading for Information – 41-45% Language – 20-24%

7. What does the test consist of? Math Test Numbers and Operations in Base Ten*– 5-10% *(Place value) Geometry – 10-15% Number and Operations in Fractions – 20 -25% Measurement and Data – 22-27% Operations and Algebraic Thinking -30-35%

8. What type of questions are on the test? What is the main idea of the selection? Based on the context of paragraph 3, what does XXX mean? (vocabulary in context) What is the purpose of the first subheading in the selection? Which characteristic best describes Joe? (Answer is clearly stated in the selection)

9. What type of questions are on the test? What is the significance of Joe’s decision to buy the bicycle? Which of the following happened after Joe bought his bike? What is the tone/mood of the selection? Based on the selection, what will most likely happen next? Which characteristic best describes Joe? (answer is not clearly stated in the selection )

10. What type of questions are on the test? How is X different from Y? How does Joe change from the beginning to the end of the selection? Based on the selection, which one is most likely true? Which of the following is not a fact? What effect is created by the author’s repetition of the words XYZ?

11. What type of questions are on the test? Which experience is most similar to Joe’s experience in the selection? How would this experience help Joe the next time he buys a bicycle? People who play this game are most likely to have which of the following characteristics?

12. Math- Calculator Inactive Tammy has 6 vases of tulips. There are 9 tulips in each vase. What is the total number of tulips in the vases? a) 15 b) 36 c) 54 d) 63

13. Math- Calculator Inactive What number is the solution to the equation below? 3 = ÷ 9 a) 3 b) 12 c) 18 d) 27

14. Math- Calculator Inactive Sally ran 2 miles each day for 4 days. Then she ran 3 miles each day for the next 4 days. How many miles did Sally run altogether in the 8 days? a) 12 b) 17 c) 20 d) 24

15. Math- Calculator Inactive At which point is ¾ located on the number line? * A * B * c * D 0 ½ 1 a) A b) B c) C d) D

16. Math- Calculator Inactive Mr. Sim’s yard has 4 sides. The distance around the yard is 176 feet Three sides of his yard measure 48 feet, 37 feet, and 56 feet How long is the fourth side? A) 141 feet B) 85 feet C) 35 feet D) 21 feet

17. Math- Calculator Inactive Gina has a total of 32 marbles. She has an equal number of pink, yellow, green and white marbles She will put the marbles into 2 cups She will put an equal number of each color marble into each cup How many green marbles will be in each cup? a) 2 b) 4 c) 6 d) 8

18. Math- Calculator Active Which expression is equal to 12 x 5 ? a)2 + (10 x 5) b)(6 + 5) x (6 + 5) c)(6 x 5) + (6 x 5) d)(10 + 5) x (2 + 5)

19. Math- Calculator Active Mrs. Parrish has 3 sisters. She mailed 2 cards to each of her sisters in October. She mailed 4 cards to each of her sisters in November. The expression ( 2 x 3) + (4 x 3) could be used to find the total number of cards Mrs. Parrish mailed to her sisters. Which expression shows another way to find the total number of cards Mrs. Parrish mailed to her sisters? a) 2 x 3 + 7 b) (2 + 3) x 4 c) 3 x 2 + 4 d) 3 x (2 + 4)

20. Math- Calculator Active Jim is planting flowers in the garden shown below. He has already planted flowers in the sections that are shaded What fraction of Jim’s garden still needs flowers to be planted? a) ¼ b) 1/3 c) 2/3 d) 3/4

21. Math- Calculator Active Kyle found the area of the shaded part of the figure by counting the Total number of shaded tiles. What other way could he have found the area? a) by multiplying 6 and 4 b) by multiplying 4 and 4 c) by adding 6 and 4 d) by adding 4 and 4

22. Math- Calculator Active A rectangular room has a perimeter of 36 feet. One side is 10 feet long. 10 feet s How long is side s? a) 6 feet b) 8 feet c) 16 feet d) 26 feet

23. How are the tests scored? Achievement Level Meets on-grade level proficiency standard? Meets College and Career Readiness standard? Level 5- Superior Command of knowledge and skills YES Level 4- Solid Command of knowledge and skills YES Level 3- Sufficient command of knowledge and skills YESNO Level 2- Partial command of knowledge and skills NO Level 1-Limited command of knowledge and skills NO

24. What happens next? If a student scores a 3 or higher- they have met the state requirement for third grade! If a level 1 or 2, students are given a re-test If they pass the retest with a level 3 or higher- they have met the state requirement. If they do not pass the retest, they are given the state “Read to Achieve” assessment. If they do not meet any of the state requirements, they have the option of attending summer school

25. What can I do at home? Make sure your child is reading every night (at least 30 minutes) Have your child read a variety of texts Listen to and read with your child (asking questions as you go along) Review and interact with your child on the reading homework passages

26. What can I do at home? Helpful websites: www.dpi.state.nc.us (Department of Public Instruction) - released formwww.dpi.state.nc.us Dreambox Multiplication.com Raz-Kids arcademics.com

27. What about the week of the test? Do not stress out over the test Encourage your child and let them know they are ready! Get plenty of rest and keep a regular routine Eat a good breakfast and send them to school relaxed and confident DON’T MAKE IT A BIG DEAL!

28. Questions?