1. LEAP and ILEAP PARENT MEETING
PRESENTED BY:
Kimberly Bruins and
Paula WElls
LEAP AND iLEAP
TEST COORDINATORs

2. What is the leap test?
High stakes test that measures how well a student has mastered content standards
High stakes means that students can be retained in the same grade if the test is not passed
Taken in grades 4th and 8th
(iLEAP is taken in grades 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th , and 9th)
(GEE is a high stakes test in grades 10th and 11th )

3. When is the leap test? Phase II is taken in April
Phase I is taken in March
English Language Arts Writing Essay and three Math Constructed Response (short answer questions)
Phase II is taken in April
All other parts of the English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, and Social Studies
iLeap is taken in April
All parts of the English Language Arts (ELA)
Math, Science, and Social Studies

4. Transition years? From LEAP to Common Core Standards
Students will continue to take the LEAP and iLEAP tests (modified versions)

5. Leap Test ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS
Advanced: A student at this level has demonstrated superior performance
beyond the level of mastery.
Mastery: A student at this level has demonstrated competency over challenging
subject matter and is well prepared for the next level of schooling.
Basic: A student at this level has demonstrated only the fundamental
knowledge and skills needed for the next level of schooling.
Approaching Basic: A student at this level has only partially demonstrated
the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for the next level of
Schooling.
Unsatisfactory: A student at this level has not demonstrated the fundamental

6. School performance scores
Individual Schools receive points for students scoring Basic, Mastery, or Advanced
Schools will no longer receive points for students scoring Approaching Basic

7. ELA Scoring Guide Content standard Points Writing Using information
Resources
Reading and
Responding
proofreading
Read, comprehend and respond 10
10 points
Write competently 8
8 points
Use conventions of language 12
4 points
Apply speaking/listening skills
N/A
Locate, select, and synthesize information 9
9 points
Read, analyze, and respond to literature
Apply reasoning and problem-solving skills 18
18 points
TOTAL POINTS 65
12 points
36 points
Number of items 44 1 7 28

8. Math Scoring Guide Phase Subtest Number of Items Total Points 1
Constructed Response, calculator 3 12 2
Multiple Choice, no calculator 36
Multiple Choice, calculator 24
Totals 63 72
Strand
Percentage of Test
Number and Operations
55%
Fractions
30%
Measurement, Data, and Geometry
15%

9. What is considered Passing FOR lEAP?
STUDENTS MUST SCORE A MINIMUM COMBINATION OF BASIC AND APPROACHING BASIC , IN ELA AND MATH, ON THE LEAP TEST.
Students who score a lower combination will attend summer remediation and retest
If students do not score the combination of BASIC and APPROACHING BASIC or higher in the summer, they will repeat 4th grade the next school year .

10. LEAP REMEDIATION
Students with low achievement levels (from the previous LEAP or iLeap tests) are offered in-school remediation during the school year
Students use Study Island, LEAP work books, LEAP sample test items
Students who fail the LEAP test will be offered summer remediation

11. LEAP RESOURCES LEAP Coach and LEAP Workout WORKBOOKS available online
Websites
Louisiana Department of Education (Testing Tab)
LEAP practice sites
LEAP PRE-TEST (JANUARY)
YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER
TANGIPAHOA PARISH PARENTING CENTER

12. ILEAP RESOURCES ILEAP Coach and ILEAP Workout WORKBOOKS Websites
Louisiana Department of Education (Testing Tab)
ILEAP PRE-TEST (JANUARY)
YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER
TANGIPAHOA PARISH PARENTING CENTER

13. What can I do as a parent? Study with your child
Read with or to your child daily
Use the resources available
Practice Math Multiplication Facts and Writing
Practice speaking and writing answers in complete sentences
For Example: What is the name of your school? The name of my school is Hammond Westside Elementary Montessori.
Help your child with their homework
Encourage your child to follow school rules
and to attend school daily
BE THEIR BIGGEST SUPPORTER!!!!

14. THANK YOU!