Download - Luling Parent Coffee Statewide Assessment
Desired Outcome
• An understanding of the standardized
assessments your child will take in April 2016,
what those assessments look like, and how they
are similar to and different from assessments in
previous years.
LEAP ELA and Math Testing
•Your children are being taught the
concepts/skills needed for success on these
tests.
•The tests will be paper and pencil tests.
•These tests are timed (except for students
with the extended time accommodation).
ELA & Math Testing Schedule for Grades 3-8
(Paper-Based Tests)
Date/TestEstimated Testing Time
(Gr 3-5)
April 25ELA: Research SimulationMath: Session 1
90 minutes60-90 minutes
April 26ELA: Literary Analysis or Narrative WritingMath: Session 2
60-75 minutes
60-90 minutes
April 27ELA: Reading Literary and Informational TextsMath: Session 3
60-75 minutes60-90 minutes
Research Simulation Task – April 25(Mirrors research process with Selected Response
questions and an extended response)
Grade# of
Texts# of
QuestionsExamples of Extended Response
3 26 SR1 PCR
How each text presented the topic; comparison of key details; use of illustrations
4 37SR1 PCR
Role of illustrations; relationships between concepts; use of evidence
5 37SR1 PCR
How each text presents the topic; role of illustrations; use of evidence, multiple accounts of the same idea
Literary Analysis – April 26
Grade# of
Texts# of
QuestionsExamples of Extended Response
Compare and/or explain key ideas . . .
3 25 SR1 PCR
Central idea; contribution of illustrations, characterization
4 25 SR1 PCR
Characterization; setting; theme; contribution of illustrations
5 25 SR1 PCR
Characters; themes; point of view; contribution of illustrations
Narrative Writing – April 26
Grade# of
Texts# of
QuestionsExamples of Narrative Writing Tasks (NWT)
Compare and/or explain key ideas . . .
3NWT + 1
9 SR1 PCR
Finish the story; retell the story in another narrative form such as a journal entry
4NWT +1-2
10 SR1 PCR
Finish the story; retell the story in another narrative form such as a journal entry
5NWT +1-2
10 SR1 PCR
Finish the story; retell the story in another narrative form such as a journal entry
Reading Comprehension – April 27
(Literary and Informational Texts)
Grade # of Texts # of Questions
3 At least 3 14 SR
4 At least 3 15 SR
5 At least 3 15 SR
ELA• Includes 2 of 3 tasks
– Research Simulation Task*
– Literary Analysis Task OR
– Narrative Task
• Includes Selected Response items that
contain a Part A and a Part B
• Includes multi-select Selected Response
items
• Includes PCR (extended response) items
(one for each task)
• No dictionary or thesaurus use
ELA Sample Items2. Part A
Priya from “Just Like Home” would agree
with which statement?
A. Sharing family traditions can bring
comfort.
B. Working together is the best way to
achieve success.
C. Using imagination often makes ordinary
situations exciting.
D. Making quick decisions can sometimes
bring the best results.
ELA Sample Items
Part B
Which paragraph from the story
supports
the answer to Part A?
A. Paragraph 3
B. Paragraph 11
C. Paragraph 19
D. Paragraph 22
ELA Sample Items
5. Part A
Which sentence summarizes the speaker’s
thoughts in “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me”?
A. Some challenges are much more difficult
than others.
B. Dreams can be helpful when solving
problems.
C. Confidence is the best weapon against
fear.
D. Being alone is the scariest place to be.
ELA Sample Items
Part B
Which lines from the poem show
evidence
of the answer to Part A?
A. Lines 1-2
B. Lines 10-11
C. Lines 19-20
D. Lines 35-36
ELA Sample Items
Refer to the story “Just Like
Home”
and the poem “Life Doesn’t
Frighten
Me.” Then answer questions 6
and 7.
ELA Sample Items7. Identify a theme in “Just Like Home” and a
theme in “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me.” Write an
essay that explains how the theme of the story
is shown through the characters and how the
theme of the poem is shown through the
speaker. Include specific details from the story
and the poem to support your essay.
(Students will be able to use scratch paper for
planning and rough drafts. Work on scratch paper
will not be scored.)
Math Item Types
Type I
– Conceptual understanding,
fluency, and application
– Solve problems related to any
standards for the grade level
Math Item Types
Type II
– Written arguments/justifications,
critique of reasoning, or precision
in mathematical statements
Math Session 1– April 25
Grade
Level
Type I
(points)
Type II
(points)
Type III
(points)
Total
Points
Grade 3 14 4 3 21
Grade 4 14 4 3 21
Grade 5 14 4 3 21
Math Session 2– April 26
Grade
Level
Type I
(points)
Type II
(points)
Type III
(points)
Total
Points
Grade 3 14 3 3 20
Grade 4 14 3 3 20
Grade 5 14 3 3 20
Math Session 3– April 27
Grade
Level
Type I
(points)
Type II
(points)
Type III
(points)
Total
Points
Grade 3 12 3 6 21
Grade 4 12 3 6 21
Grade 5 12 3 6 21
Math
• No calculator use
• Grades 3 & 4 – No reference
sheet
• Grade 5 – Reference sheet
• Scratch paper will be
provided.
Math
• SR (traditional multiple choice
and multi-select)
• Fill-in-the-blank tasks
• Type II and III tasks (Write
explanations and/or show
work in the box provided.)
Testing Resources
The 2014-15 practice tests available on the LDOE
website
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/pra
ctice-tests
The 2015-16 practice tests will be posted on the LDOE
website
•Math (week of January 11th)
•ELA (week of January 18th)
The 2015-16 assessment guides may be found on the
LDOE website
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/ass
essment-guidance
Promotion in Grades 4 and 8
ELA/Math scores will be available in
Science scores will be available in
• Promotion determined by checklist in Pupil Progression Plan
• Students failing reading and math by the end of 3rd quarter will be sent summer school registration forms
• Grade placement for students failing both reading and math determined after summer school
Summer School
No summer retest
Grade 4:• Must meet summer school attendance
requirements and demonstrate readiness for grade 5
• SBLC will make decision based on portfolio of work, student effort in summer school, and attendance
Science Assessments (Grades 3-8)
• No changes in tests from 2015
• The science tests will be administered on Thursday, April 28th.
• The tests will NOT be timed.
• Science Assessment Guidance: Structure, Key Concepts, Sample Items
• http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/assessment-guidance
Science – Grade 3
Test Structure
Session 1 – Multiple Choice (40
items)
Session 2 – Task (includes 2 MC
items
and one extended response item)
Science – Grade 4
Test Structure
Session 1 – Multiple Choice (40
items)
Session 2 – Short Answer (4 items)
Session 3 - Task (includes 4 MC
items
and one extended response item)
Science – Grade 5
Test Structure
Session 1 – Multiple Choice (46
items)
Session 2 – Task (includes 4 MC
items
and one extended response item)
Science Sample TasksGrade 3:
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources
/library/teacher-support-toolbox-
library/third-grade-teachers
Grade 4:
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources
/library/teacher-support-toolbox-
library/fourth-grade-teachers
Grade 5:
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources
/library/teacher-support-toolbox-library/fifth-
grade-teachers
Social Studies Field Test
• Grade 3 – Paper-based
assessment
• Grade 4 – Computer-based
assessment
• Grade 5 – Computer-based
assessment
• http://www.louisianabelieves.co
m/resources/library/assessment
-guidance
Social Studies Field Test• Students at all grade levels will be required to
answer discrete items and items related to
several source documents.
• Example Source Documents
– An excerpt form a text-based primary or secondary
source
– A map or illustration of a globe
– A table or graph presenting numerical data to be
read or interpreted
– A timeline, chart, illustration, photograph, historical
poster, or graphic organizer
Social Studies Field Test
• Grades 3 & 4
– 23 Selected Response (traditional
and multi-select)
– 1 Constructed Response
– 1 Extended Response
Social Studies Field Test
• Grade 5
– 21 Selected Response (traditional
and multi-select)
– 1 Constructed Response
– 4 Technology Enhanced
– 1 Extended Response
Social Studies Sample
TasksGrade 3:
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources
/library/teacher-support-toolbox-
library/third-grade-teachers
Grade 4:
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources
/library/teacher-support-toolbox-
library/fourth-grade-teachers
Grade 5:
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources
/library/teacher-support-toolbox-library/fifth-
grade-teachers