Strategies for Taking Standardized Tests

What We Know About theEOG Assessment for English Language Arts

and ReadingFormat • 48 questions for grade 6• 3-4 hours• 6 reading passages: a balance of literature

including poetry and informational text• Selections are longer (some are more than 3

pages)• Readability levels span from middle school through

high school


and ReadingTrends in Reading Skills • Summarizing• Central idea/main idea• Meanings of words in context• Author’s choice and author’s purpose• Details that are “right there”• Figurative language (identifying and analysis)• Evidence to support claims and ideas


and ReadingQuestions and Tasks

• Reading Literature

• Reading Information

We’re All in This Together!!

Common Core Reading Standards Strand Science & Technical Subjects ELA Social Studies/History

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RST.6-8.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.

RI.8.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RH.6-8.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.

RST. 6-8.2. Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.

RI.8.2- Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.

RH.6-8.2. Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.

RST. 6-8.3. Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.

RI.8.3- Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories).

RH.6-8.3. Identify key steps in a text’s description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).

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RST. 6-8.4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6–8 texts and topics.

RI.8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.

RH.6-8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.

RST. 6-8.5. Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major sections contribute to the whole and to an understanding of the topic.

RI.8.5. Analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in a text, including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept.

RH.6-8.5. Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally).

RST. 6-8.6. Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text.

RI.8.6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.

RH.6-8.6. Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author’s point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).

We’re All in This Together!!

WCPSS Middle School Team 2012-13

Common Core Reading Standards Strand Science & Technical Subjects ELA Social Studies/History

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RST.6-8.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.

RI.8.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RH.6-8.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.

RST. 6-8.2. Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.

RI.8.2- Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.

RH.6-8.2. Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.

RST. 6-8.3. Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.

RI.8.3- Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories).

RH.6-8.3. Identify key steps in a text’s description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).

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RST. 6-8.4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6–8 texts and topics.

RI.8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.

RH.6-8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.

Questions Stems from 2013 released versions of READY EOG Assessments and Extend 2 for 6-8 English

Language Arts and Reading

Questions Stems for General Reading Selections Which detail/statement supports/summarizes the central idea? Which quote summarizes the central idea of the selection? What can be inferred by x? What is the meaning of the word/phrase x? Which statement supports the author’s purpose for the selection? Which quote supports the claim x? Which statement from the selection supports the claim? What is the impact of putting a word in quotations/in a heading/in italics? How does the choice of words impact the meaning? What impact does the author’s choice of words (in the title, a paragraph, etc.) have on the meaning of

the selection? What is the impact of x? What explains the author’s purpose? Which statement supports the author’s attitude? What does the author mean by x? Which purpose is served by paragraph # ___? Why does the author include a particular quote? How does the first sentence affect the reader’s understanding?

Questions Stems from 2013 released versions of READY EOG Assessments and Extend 2 for 6-8 English

Language Arts and Reading

Reading Literature

What does x reveal about the speaker/character? What is the theme? How does the first paragraph/stanza contribute to the theme/reader’s understanding? What is the effect of figurative language? How does setting affect the selection? How are characters affected by the setting? How does dialogue impact plot?

Reading Informational Text

Which statement is true? What claim by the author has insufficient evidence? How does the author prove the claim? Which statement is irrelevant to the claim? Which sentence supports the assumption/assertion? How does x refine the author’s idea? How does the author encourage x?

What’s different about the EOG/EOC

• You will take the calculator inactive and active on the same day.

• After you finish the inactive section check it over to make sure you have answered and bubbled in all questions.

What’s different about the EOG/EOC

• Once you start the active section you cannot go back to the inactive section. If you go back and look at questions or change any answers it will be a misadministration!

• Gridded response questions are on the inactive section.

How many questions are on the EOG/EOC?

Ready EOG Mathematics - Grades 6-8

Number of Questions

Type of Question General NCEXTEND2Multiple-choice – calculator inactive 7 7Constructed-response – calculator inactive 11 8Multiple-choice – calculator active 42 35

TOTAL* 60 50

*Each total includes 10 experimental questions

Ready EOC Algebra I / Integrated I Assessment

Number of Questions

Type of Question General NCEXTEND2Multiple-choice – calculator inactive 6 7Constructed-response – calculator inactive 12 8Multiple-choice – calculator active 42 35

TOTAL* 60 50

*Each total includes 10 experimental questions

What is on the EOG?Content Standard % of EOG Number Sense 27-32 Expressions and Equations 27-32 Ratios and proportional Relationships 12-17 Geometry 12-17 Statistics and Probability 7-12

Grid-In Questions

Calculators• No one can help you with a

calculator question or issue during the EOG.

• If your calculator is not doing what you want-clear it and try again – 2nd-0 – 7 – 1 – 2.

• If your calculator dies-raise your hand and you can get a new one.

Social Studies MSL’s(Measure Student Learning)

Standard Multiple Choice Constructed Response

History 13% - 24% 0% - 5%Geography 13% - 24% 0% - 5%Geographer Tools 3% - 14% 0% - 5%Economy 6% - 18% 0% - 5%Civics & Government 13% - 24% 0% - 5%Culture 10% - 21% 0% - 5%Total Percent of Items 87% - 92% 8% - 13%Total Percent of Score 75% - 80% 20% - 25%


Score 0 – No response or the response does not address the promptScore 1 – Identifies only one of the three requirements of a level three performanceScore 2 – Fulfills only two of the three requirements of a level three performanceScore 3 – Identifies the Quran, Arabic, and one lasting impact.


Paragraph Graphic Number/Bullet

The Quran is the holy book of Islam. It has traditionally been written in Arabic. This has resulted in Arabic being a recognized and spoken language throughout the world.

1 Book =

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3 Effect =

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The Quran is the Holy Book of Islam

The Quran was written in Arabic

Arabic is spoken across the globe

Example Question: They will be asking the students to do 3 things. Each item is worth 1 pt.Using the excerpt below, identify the holy book of the Islamic faith, the language in which it was originally written, and a lasting impact of this relationship.

6th Grade Science MSL (Measure of Student Learning)

MSL’s, often referred to as Common Exams, are assessments that will be used to measure student academic growth in subjects not currently assessed with state end-of-grade assessments.

Brief summary of the May 2013 MSL for 6th Grade Science

Topics: Waves, Matter, Energy, Solar System, Lithosphere, Plants, Ecosystems

Format:

Question Type Total Percent of Score

Multiple Choice 80%-90%

Constructed Response 10%-20%

Sample: Constructed Response Question:

Soil composition is important. What is one contributing factor for why soil composition can vary from one location to another? Explain your answer.

Score 0 No response or the response does not address the prompt

Score 1 Fulfills only 1 of 2 requirements of a level 2 performance

Score 2 Identifies a contributing factor as to why soil varies from one location to another; provides an explanation for how that contributing factor causes soil to vary

‘Twas the Night Before Testing

• Go to bed on time.

(get at least 8 hours of sleep)

• Put a few number 2 pencils with erasers in your backpack.

• Solve family/friend problems before the testing date.

• Talk to your parents about any concerns that you might have about the test.

The Morning of Testing

• Eat a good breakfast.

• Think of what you will do to relax after you get home from school.

• Think Positive!Think Positive!

Multiple Choice Questions

• Read the question and allall answer choices before marking anything.

Multiple Choice Questions

• Do not change your answers unless you are very uncertain about your first answer choice.

• Answer every question-no answer counts as a wrong answer. Make the most intelligent guess you can.

Pace Yourself, Don’t Rush

• Don’t spend too much time on any one question. Do your best and then move on.

• Answers the easiest questions first, but be sure to go back to those questions you skipped.

• Don’t worry if others finish before you. Focus on the test in front of you.

The Process of Elimination

• After you have been through all of the questions once, go back and find questions you have some knowledge about and eliminate choices that you know are incorrect and cross them out.

I know C isn’t the answer!

The Process of Elimination

• If you can eliminate two wrong answers, your chance of choosing the right answer is greater.

Answering Questions

• Don't guess blindly, but if you have time to think about the best answer choice, make it!

Key Words

• Find key wordskey words or phrasesphrases in the question that will help you choose the correct answer.

Skip, Return, Check

• If you finish early, check to make sure you have answered all questions.

Math Computation• When using scratch paper on a math

test, double check to make sure that you have copied the problem correctly from the test booklet!

Are we communicating?

• Make sure you understand what the question is asking.

• Be sure you are responding to the question that is being asked.

Math Computation• Line up place value correctly on your

scratch paper (thousands, hundreds, tens, ones) or the answer will be incorrect.

Math Computation• If your answer does not match one

of the choices, reread the problem, recopy the numbers, and try solving it again.

A Matter of Time

• If any time remains, spend it on those questions about which you know nothing or almost nothing.

• As you go back through, do not change all answers.

• Remember: Your first guess is usually right.

It’s About Time• Don’t spend too much time

rewriting or obsessing about neatness.

• Remember you can get extra time so don’t rush! You have 4 hours total to take the math EOG.

The Death Grip

• If your arm tires during testing it is probably due to the grip that you have on your pencil.

• Relax the grip and give those muscles a break.

• Do not do arm exercises during testing as this disturbs others.

Final Tips

• Fill in bubbles fully, write neatly, and erase stray marks.

• Double-check the question number in your test booklet against the answer sheet every few questions to be sure you are bubbling the correct problem.

Thank you, Mr. Know-it-all!

• Remember it's okay not to it's okay not to know everythingknow everything — unlike class tests, these tests will have some questions designed to challenge the limits of your knowledge.

Scores• Since this year is the first year for

the new EOG, scores will not be available until the fall (around October).

• Teachers cannot tell you if you passed or failed yet.

Good Luck!

• Relax and don’t stress! You are prepared and I know you will do well!

Created by Stacey Johnson

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