Post on 01-Apr-2015
Presented by Mrs. GluchowskiMrs. C. Pellicane
John Marshall School Parent University:
NJ ASK Info & Study Island
Welcomes You to
Today’s AgendaOverview of NJ ASK 3, 4, 5
WritingReadingMath Science (Grade 4 ONLY)
Study IslandQuestion & Answer Session
When is the test?
Grade 3: May 13-16, 2013Make-ups: May 20-24, 2013
Grade 4: May 13-17 (Last day is Science)
Make-ups: May 20-24, 2013Grade 5: May 6-9, 2013
Make-ups: May 13-17, 2013
ELA test Design- NJ ASK
Writing– Narrative & Explanatory Prompts –
30 minutes each Reading selections -3 each – 30 mins.
each Multiple Choice Questions-
3rd Grade-18 (6 each)4th Grade – 24 (8 each)5th Grade – 30 (10 each)
o Open-Ended questions – I for each passage
Reading – Multiple Choice
Questions - based on reading passages –fiction and non-fiction
Working with Text - questions in which students interpret meaning from the text.
Analyzing Text - students analyze and critique the text.
Reading – Open Ended
The student must respond in paragraph form
For each bullet one paragraph is expected
Format– RSS,RSSE Students must cite evidence from
text and explain
Writing Prompts
• Scored using the NJ Registered Holistic Scoring Rubric (a 5-point scale).
• Scores will be doubled, for a maximum of 10 points per writing prompt.
• The goal is to be Advanced Proficient• Please see Rubric in your packet
Writing - Narrative• Narrative = Speculative• It is a springboard for writing a
story.• It should include characters,
setting, and problem/solution• Plan well…….BMELL
Writing – Informative/ Explanatory
Two types1) Introduces a topic or2) Uses a poem to introduce a topic.
Format1) Students need to describe, discuss, explain,
or analyze some aspect of the topic.2) IBC -- Intro/ Body/ Conclusion
Math format
Math Question TypesSample short constructed response
Find the product of 39 x 11. Place your answer here: __________
(Correct answer: 429)
Math Question TypesSample extended constructed
response
Extended Constructed Response Rubric3-Point Response - Shows complete understanding of problem’s math concepts - Executes all procedures completely - Gives relevant responses to all parts - Clear, effective explanation about problem-solving steps
2-Point Response - Shows nearly complete understanding of problem’s math
concepts - Executes nearly all procedures completely - Gives relevant responses to most parts - Somewhat clear, effective explanation about problem-solving
steps
1-Point Response - Shows limited understanding of problem’s math concepts - Executes procedures incompletely and/or with major errors - Gives incomplete or inaccurate responses - Unclear, ineffective or lacking explanation about problem-
solving steps
Science – Grade 4 Only Multiple Choice & Constructed Response
Study Islandwww.studyisland.comReading, math & writingCommon Core- ELA & MathScience – 4th grade onlyEncourage student to
complete 20 mins. daily Complete a different subject
area each time
NJDOE Website 2012 Grade 3-5 NJ ASK Parent, Student, and Teach
er Information Guide http://www.nj.gov/education/assessment/es/njask
NJ ASK/ESPA Sample Tests http://www.nj.gov/education/assessment/es/njask
Language Arts Literacy Grade 3 and Grade 4 Guide to Criterion--Based Holistic Scoring: A Writing and Reading Handbook (samples of scored writing) http://www.nj.gov/education/assessment/es/njask
NJ ASK A Science Manual Open-Ended Questions Grade 4 http://www.nj.gov/education/assessment/es/njask
NJ ASK A Mathematics Manual Open-Ended Questions Grade 3 and Grade 4 http://www.nj.gov/education/assessment/es/openended_math_scoring_manual_g34.pdf
We would like to leave youwith one final thought . . .
Thank you for coming! Please email us if you have
any questions:
Kathleen.gluchowski@edison.k12.nj.us
Catherine.pellicane@edison.k12.nj.us