2. Ponchatoula Junior High School iLEAP/LEAP NIGHT Monday, March 10, 2014

3. Welcome I hope you receive valuable information tonight that will help your child do the very best he or she can on the Social Studies section of the iLEAP or LEAP test. I hope you receive valuable information tonight that will help your child do the very best he or she can on the Social Studies section of the iLEAP or LEAP test.

4. Purpose of iLEAP Night: Break Down of Test Break Down of Test Types of Questions Types of Questions Dates Dates How We are Preparing Students How We are Preparing Students How Parents Can Prepare How Parents Can Prepare Resources Resources

5. Social Studies 7 th Grade The Social Studies test is a criterion- reference test that includes items based entirely on Louisiana’s social studies content standards. The Social Studies test is a criterion- reference test that includes items based entirely on Louisiana’s social studies content standards. The test has forty (40) multiple- choice items of an interrogatory stem of four answer options. These items assess knowledge, conceptual understanding, and application of skills presented in the GLEs. The test has forty (40) multiple- choice items of an interrogatory stem of four answer options. These items assess knowledge, conceptual understanding, and application of skills presented in the GLEs. The Social Studies test is untimed. 60 minutes is the suggested time allowed. The Social Studies test is untimed. 60 minutes is the suggested time allowed. The Social Studies test is a criterion- reference test that includes items based entirely on Louisiana’s social studies content standards. The Social Studies test is a criterion- reference test that includes items based entirely on Louisiana’s social studies content standards. The test has forty (40) multiple- choice items of an interrogatory stem of four answer options. These items assess knowledge, conceptual understanding, and application of skills presented in the GLEs. The test has forty (40) multiple- choice items of an interrogatory stem of four answer options. These items assess knowledge, conceptual understanding, and application of skills presented in the GLEs. The Social Studies test is untimed. 60 minutes is the suggested time allowed. The Social Studies test is untimed. 60 minutes is the suggested time allowed.

6. Social Studies 7 th Grade Task The students will have 4 documents to analyze. The students will have 4 documents to analyze. They will have to answer 4 multiple- choice questions relating to the documents. (1 Point Each) They will have to answer 4 multiple- choice questions relating to the documents. (1 Point Each) They students will have to write a multi-paragraph essay to answer a question. They students will have to write a multi-paragraph essay to answer a question. They must cite evidence from the documents in their essays. They must cite evidence from the documents in their essays. This will be worth 4 points This will be worth 4 points They will have estimated time of 45 minutes to complete the task. They will have estimated time of 45 minutes to complete the task. The students will have 4 documents to analyze. The students will have 4 documents to analyze. They will have to answer 4 multiple- choice questions relating to the documents. (1 Point Each) They will have to answer 4 multiple- choice questions relating to the documents. (1 Point Each) They students will have to write a multi-paragraph essay to answer a question. They students will have to write a multi-paragraph essay to answer a question. They must cite evidence from the documents in their essays. They must cite evidence from the documents in their essays. This will be worth 4 points This will be worth 4 points They will have estimated time of 45 minutes to complete the task. They will have estimated time of 45 minutes to complete the task.

7. 7 th Grade Social Studies Task Task (Document Based Questions ) A.The students will be given 4 documents to analyze. Then they will be given 4 multiple choice questions to answer pertaining to the documents.(1 Point Each) B. The students will be asked to write a multi- paragraph essay based on a question. They must be able to cite information from the documents. (4 Points)

8. Social Studies Test Specifications for 7 th Grade CatCategory/Strand Number of Items Percent of Total Points Geography: A. Places and Regions B. Physical and Human Systems C. Environment and Society 615 Civics: A.Structure and Purpose of Government B. Foundations of American Political System C. International Relationships D. Roles of Citizens 2050 History: A.Historical Thinking Skills B.United States History 1435 Total40100

9. Levels of Achievement 7 th Grade LevelScaled ScorePercentage Advanced404 – 50075 - 100 Mastery350 – 40367 – 74 Basic297 – 34958 – 66 Approaching Basic 263 – 29652 – 57 Unsatisfactory100 – 262Below 51

10. Dates 7 th Grade Monday, April 7, 2014 – Math Monday, April 7, 2014 – Math Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - ELA Writing and Research Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - ELA Writing and Research Wednesday, April 9, 2014 – Wednesday, April 9, 2014 – ELA Reading and Responding and Science Multiple Choice ELA Reading and Responding and Science Multiple Choice Thursday, April 10, 2014 – Science Task and Social Studies

11. Social Studies 8 th Grade The Social Studies test is a criterion- reference test that includes items based entirely on Louisiana’s social studies content standards. The Social Studies test is a criterion- reference test that includes items based entirely on Louisiana’s social studies content standards. The test has sixty (60) multiple- choice items of an interrogatory stem of four answer options. These items assess knowledge, conceptual understanding, and application of skills presented in the GLEs. The test has sixty (60) multiple- choice items of an interrogatory stem of four answer options. These items assess knowledge, conceptual understanding, and application of skills presented in the GLEs. The Social Studies test is untimed. 170 minutes is the suggested time allowed. The Social Studies test is untimed. 170 minutes is the suggested time allowed. The Social Studies test is a criterion- reference test that includes items based entirely on Louisiana’s social studies content standards. The Social Studies test is a criterion- reference test that includes items based entirely on Louisiana’s social studies content standards. The test has sixty (60) multiple- choice items of an interrogatory stem of four answer options. These items assess knowledge, conceptual understanding, and application of skills presented in the GLEs. The test has sixty (60) multiple- choice items of an interrogatory stem of four answer options. These items assess knowledge, conceptual understanding, and application of skills presented in the GLEs. The Social Studies test is untimed. 170 minutes is the suggested time allowed. The Social Studies test is untimed. 170 minutes is the suggested time allowed.

12. Social Studies 8 th Grade Constructive Response Students will have to analyze illustration, passage, or document. Students will have to analyze illustration, passage, or document. They will have to write short answers (1 – 3 sentences) to answer the question given. They will have to write short answers (1 – 3 sentences) to answer the question given. Each constructive response will have 4 sections and will be worth 4 points. Each constructive response will have 4 sections and will be worth 4 points. Students will have to analyze illustration, passage, or document. Students will have to analyze illustration, passage, or document. They will have to write short answers (1 – 3 sentences) to answer the question given. They will have to write short answers (1 – 3 sentences) to answer the question given. Each constructive response will have 4 sections and will be worth 4 points. Each constructive response will have 4 sections and will be worth 4 points.

13. Social Studies 8 th Grade Task The students will have 4 documents to analyze. The students will have 4 documents to analyze. They will have to answer 4 multiple- choice questions relating to the documents. (1 Point Each) They will have to answer 4 multiple- choice questions relating to the documents. (1 Point Each) They students will have to write a multi-paragraph essay to answer a question. They students will have to write a multi-paragraph essay to answer a question. They must cite evidence from the documents in their essays. They must cite evidence from the documents in their essays. This will be worth 4 points This will be worth 4 points They will have estimated time of 45 minutes to complete the task. They will have estimated time of 45 minutes to complete the task. The students will have 4 documents to analyze. The students will have 4 documents to analyze. They will have to answer 4 multiple- choice questions relating to the documents. (1 Point Each) They will have to answer 4 multiple- choice questions relating to the documents. (1 Point Each) They students will have to write a multi-paragraph essay to answer a question. They students will have to write a multi-paragraph essay to answer a question. They must cite evidence from the documents in their essays. They must cite evidence from the documents in their essays. This will be worth 4 points This will be worth 4 points They will have estimated time of 45 minutes to complete the task. They will have estimated time of 45 minutes to complete the task.

14. Social Studies 8 th Test Structure Sessions# of Items# of PointsSuggested Time Multiple Choice 30 45 minutes Multiple Choice 30 45 minutes Constructive Response 28 (4 points each) 30 minutes Task 4 multiple choice 1 extended response 8 multiple choice (1 point each) Extended response (4 points) 50 minutes

15. Test Specifications for Social Studies 8 th Grade CatCategory/Strand Number of Items Percent of Total Points Geography: A. Places and Regions B. Physical and Human Systems C. Environment and Society 1525 Civics: A. Structure and Purpose of Government B. Foundations of American Political System C. International Relationships D. Roles of Citizens 1220 Economics: A. Fundamental Economic Concepts B. Individuals, Households, Business, and Governments C. The Economy as a Whole 915 History: A.Historical Thinking Skills B.United States History C.World History D.Louisiana History 2440 Total60100

16. Levels of Achievement 8 th Grade LevelScaled ScorePercentage Advanced404 – 50081 – 100 Mastery350 – 40370 – 80 Basic297 – 34960 – 69 Approaching Basic 263 – 29652 – 59 Unsatisfactory100 – 262Below 51

17. Dates 8 th Grade Tuesday, March 18, 2013 Tuesday, March 18, 2013 Writing for ELA and Constructive Response for Math Writing for ELA and Constructive Response for Math Monday, April 7, 2014 – ELA (Reading and Responding, Research and Language) Monday, April 7, 2014 – ELA (Reading and Responding, Research and Language) Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - Math Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - Math Wednesday, April 9, 2014 – Science Wednesday, April 9, 2014 – Science Thursday, April 10, 2014 – Social Studies Thursday, April 10, 2014 – Social Studies

18. How We Are Preparing Students: WAC (Writing Across the Curriculum) WAC (Writing Across the Curriculum) DBQ (Document Based Questions) DBQ (Document Based Questions) Stations (Student Centered) Stations (Student Centered) Smart Board activities Smart Board activities Louisiana Pass Louisiana Pass Daily Bell Ringers Daily Bell Ringers Quiz Bowl Quiz Bowl

19. How Parents Can Prepare How Parents Can Prepare Review Materials Daily Review Materials Daily Well Rested Well Rested Healthy Breakfast Healthy Breakfast Be on Time Be on Time Calm Mornings Calm Mornings

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21. Closing: Questions Questions