1. NEW YORK STATE MATH TEST 2014-2015 Presented by Serena Trinkwalder

2. Links Annotated State Test Questions https://www.engageny.org/resource/new-york-state- common-core-sample-questions https://www.engageny.org/resource/new-york-state- common-core-sample-questions FAQ & State Test Fact Sheet https://www.engageny.org/3-8

3. Test Design - Grade 3 DayMultiple Choice Short Response Extended Response # of QuestionsScheduled Time 124 60 minutes 224 60 minutes 353870 minutes

4. Test Design – Grade 4 DayMultiple Choice Short Response Extended Response # of QuestionsScheduled Time 124 60 minutes 225 60 minutes 3641090 minutes

5. Test Design – Grade 5 DayMultiple Choice Short Response Extended Response # of QuestionsScheduled Time 124 80 minutes 225 80 minutes 3641090 minutes

6. Scoring the Test Percent of Test Points Number and Operations in Base Tens Number and Operations - Fractions Operations and Algebraic Thinking Measurement and DataGeometry 3 rd 5-15%15-25%40-50%15-25%5-15% 4 th 20-30% 15-25% 5-15% 5th20-30%30-40%5-15%20-30%5-15%

7. Test Prep Overview Year long work interpreting story problems through Shared (math) Reading 2 math periods a day - 1 unit based & 1 test prep Small groups for targeted Instruction Groups are based on data from Benchmark test as well as unit assessments Groups are very targeted – students move in and out of groups based on mastery of skills and strategies

9. Sample Extended Response Question

10. How Can I Help At Home? Be encouraging Involve your child in math related activities – cooking! Have your child explain what he/she is doing Practice facts so they are known with automaticity (computer/Ipad games)  My Math Flash Cards App  Sum Sense Multiplication http://resources.oswego.org/games/SumSense/summulti.html http://resources.oswego.org/games/SumSense/summulti.html  Speed Grid Challenge Multiplication http://resources.oswego.org/games/SpeedGrid/Multiplication/urikamultires.html http://resources.oswego.org/games/SpeedGrid/Multiplication/urikamultires.html  Sum Sense Division http://resources.oswego.org/games/SumSense/sumdiv.html  Fractions Machine – equivalent fractions http://www.iboard.co.uk/iwb/Fraction- Machine-Denominator-379http://www.iboard.co.uk/iwb/Fraction- Machine-Denominator-379 Get a good nights sleep Eat a healthy breakfast Have a calm morning