1. Understanding the North Carolina End-of-Grade Reading and Math Test
Hertford Grammar School
Presented by: Amy Woodard, Amy Parker
Fourth Grade
March 17, 2010
Revised from Ms. Casey Bunch

2. Achievement Level Ranges Reading EOG (scale scores)
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Grade 3
< 330
> 350
Grade 4
< 334
> 354
Grade 5
< 340
> 361
A low Level III score at one grade is actually a Level II score at the following grade.

3. Key Features of the Reading Test
Students read selections and answer related questions to assess reading and vocabulary skills.
The selections reflect a variety of actual reading done by students in and out of the classroom, including:
Fiction, poetry, biography, letters, journals, essays, pamphlets, reviews, recipes, how-to articles, and content area informational texts

4. Features (continued) Each test has 8 selections and 58 questions.
The estimated time for students at grades 3-5 to complete the reading comprehension test is 140 minutes.
This is a “timed” test. There are two 3-minute stretch breaks.
There are four categories of test items:
Cognition, Interpretation, Critical stance, and Connections

5. Understanding the Categories
Cognition – approximately 18 questions
Using context clues to determine meaning
Summarizing to include main points
Identifying the purpose of text features (bold print, italicized words, captions)
Interpretation – approximately 19 questions
Making inferences and generalizations
Clarifying
Explaining the significance of ideas/concepts
Extending or adapting ideas/concepts

6. Categories (continued)
Critical Stance – approximately 10 questions
Comparing/contrasting
Understanding the impact of literary elements
Connections – approximately 3 questions
Connecting knowledge from the selection with other information and experiences beyond/outside the selection

7. How can I help my child with Reading?
Establish time for your child to read.
Provide your child with a variety of reading material.
Read aloud to and with your child.
Take time to discuss interesting books you and your child have read.
Model reading by reading a variety of materials yourself (newspapers, magazines, schedules, books, recipes)

8. How can I help my child with Reading?
Discuss the purpose of different text types
Fiction, letters, newspaper articles, journals, etc.
Share and discuss articles, diagrams, charts, illustrations, and maps with your child.
Ask your child open-ended questions that cannot be answered with a:
Simple word, single phrase, a single sentence
Why? How do you know? Explain…Tell me about…Give me examples…

9. How can I help my child with Reading?
Ensure that your child reads independently each day at a comfortable reading level.
Reading materials should not be too hard or too easy in terms of subject matter and content.
Encourage your child to read about his/her interests.
Monitor their AR goals and testing.
Sign the agenda book or reading log daily.

10. Achievement Level Ranges Math EOG (scale scores)
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
A low Level III score at one grade is actually a Level II score at the following grade.

11. Math Test
The competency goals and objectives of the mathematics curriculum adopted in 2003 by the North Carolina State Board of Education for each grade are organized into five strands.

12. Five Strands of Math for Fourth Grade
(1) Number and Operations
(2) Measurement
(3) Geometry
(4) Data Analysis and Probability
(5) Algebra

13. What is measured by the test?
Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of important principles and concepts and that relate math knowledge to everyday situation.
There is substantial focus on processing information and higher-order thinking.
Each item is related to one of the Fourth grade goals in the SCOS

14. Descriptive Information – 4th Grade Math
1. Number and Operations
The learner will read, write, model and compute with non-negative rational numbers
35 – 40 %
2. Measurement
TLW understand and use perimeter and area.
10 – 12 %
3. Geometry
TLW recognize and use geometric properties and relationships
10 – 12%
4. Data Analysis and probability
TLW understand and use graphs, probability, and data analysis.
15 – 18 %
5. Algebra
TLW demonstrate an understanding of mathematical relationships.
20 – 25%

15. How is the test administered?
Two Parts: Calculator Active (54 Questions) and Calculator Inactive (28 questions)
Calculator active part is given first.
Several colors of tests are distributed to vary the questions, but not to vary the difficulty. All tests are on the same level.
Allotted testing times:
Calculator Active 135 minutes
Calculator Inactive 60 minutes

16. Reflections What questions do you have at this time?
Where do we go from here?
EOG Dates: May 18 Reading
May 19, 20 Math

17. Thank you for taking the time to come and visit with us
Thank you for taking the time to come and visit with us. We hope the information has been helpful and encouraging. We look forward to high scores on End of Grade Testing.