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