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Wagner Middle School Family Math Assessment Information Session

Wagner Middle School Family Math Assessment Information Session. Wednesday, February 1, 2012 6:00PM- 7:00PM. When is the New York State Mathematics Assessment?. The Mathematics Assessment will be given to New York City Public school students in Grades 6 - 8: Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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Wagner Middle School Family Math Assessment Information Session

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  1. Wagner Middle SchoolFamily Math Assessment Information Session Wednesday, February 1, 2012 6:00PM- 7:00PM

  2. When is the New York State Mathematics Assessment? • The Mathematics Assessment will be given to New York City Public school students in Grades 6 - 8: • Wednesday, April 25, 2012 • Thursday, April 26, 2012 • Friday, April 27, 2012

  3. Who will be tested? • All students in Grades 6 - 8 will be tested in mathematics. This includes: • ELL (English Language Learners) • IEP Students (Students with Individualized Educational Program) • IEP students scheduled for the NYSAA (New York State Alternative Assessment) as indicated on their IEP, are the only student exempt from this assessment.

  4. Why is my child being tested? • The New York State Mathematics Assessment is designed to determine how well students have mastered necessary grade level skills.

  5. How is the test structured? • The test is broken up into two parts • Multiple Choice • Open Ended • The mathematics test will be given in three sessions. Day 1- Multiple Choice Only Day 2- Multiple Choice Only Day 3- Open Ended Questions (Short and Extended Response Questions)

  6. Session 1: Multiple Choice The multiple choice questions measures basic skills, concepts, and procedures Book 1: 60 Minutes 38 Problems Book 2: 60 Minutes 37 Problems

  7. Session 2: Short & Extended Response • The short and extended response questions require students to support their answers by showing their work and/or explain how they arrived at their answers. • The short and extended response questions measure students’understanding of mathematical procedures and problem solving strategies Grade 6: 70 Minutes 6 Short Response 5 Extended Response Grade 7: 70 Minutes 6 Short Response 5 Extended Response Grade 8: 80 Minutes 8 Short Response 5 Extended Response

  8. Field Test Items • This year the New York State Education Department has embedded Field Test questions in the Grade 3 – 8 Mathematics Assessment. • Students/ teachers will not know which items are field test questions. • Field test items will not count toward student’s test score

  9. What will the test cover?

  10. What materials will my child need for the test? • Rulers will be provided for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. • Protractors will be provided for all 7th grade students. • Scientific Calculators are used in 7th and 8th grade only on the short response and extended response problems. Calculators may not be used on the multiple choice problems. Students should come prepared with a scientific calculator, if your child does not have a scientific calculator one will be provided by the school. • Reference Sheets will be provided for students in grades 7 and 8 to use on the short and extended response items. The reference sheets will provide students with necessary formulas and reference information that students may need to assist them in answering certain questions.

  11. What are teachers doing to prepare students in school? • Incorporating test prep into daily lessons. • Administering and reviewing sample test • Spiraling lessons to review topics previously covered • Using acuity data to target specific areas of weakness.

  12. How can I help my child at home? • Ensure that your child is completing all assignments • Make sure your child is reviewing topics from the beginning of the year. • Encourage your child to ask for help with anything they still find confusing • Ask your child to explain information to you. • Encourage good work habits (following directions, avoiding careless mistakes, check work) • Present a positive attitude towards the test. • Be sure your child is physically prepared on the day of the test (good night sleep, proper breakfast) • Encourage your child to visit the acuity website at https://nyc-acuity.mcgraw-hill.com/index.jsp

  13. What other supports does Wagner have available to help my child prepare for the exam? • Morning Enrichment: Tuesday and Wednesday • After-school Homework Help: Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday and Friday

  14. Where can I go for more information? • http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/math/toolkit.ht • https://nyc-acuity.mcgraw-hill.com/index.jsp • https://arisparentlink.org/parentlink • http://phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=aqe&wcsuffix=0775 • http://phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=are&wcsuffix=0775 • http://phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=ase&wcsuffix=0775

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