2012/2013 End of Grade Testing

1. 2012/2013End of Grade Testing

2. Testing Dates Math and Language Arts: May 29-30 5th Grade Science: May 20-24

3. EOG Reading Facts • The end-of-grade (EOG) English language arts tests at grades 3–8 are multiple-choice tests. • The EOG English language arts assessments at grades 3–8 are available only in paper-and-pencil format for the 2012–13 school year. • The tests are aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English language arts. • Students read authentic selections and then answer questions related to the selections. • Knowledge of vocabulary is assessed indirectly through application and understanding of terms within the context of the selections and questions. • The estimated time allotted for all EOG English language arts tests is 150 minutes; the maximum time allowed is 240 minutes.

4. EOG Mathematics Facts • The EOG mathematics tests at grades 3 and 4 are multiple-choice tests. • The EOG mathematics tests at grades 5–8 are multiple-choice and gridded-response tests. • The EOG mathematics tests at grades 3–8 are available only in paper-and-pencil format for the 2012–13 school year. • All EOG mathematics tests are aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for mathematics. • For grades 3–8, the mathematics tests consist of two parts: calculator inactive and calculator active. • The estimated time allotted for all EOG mathematics tests is 150 minutes; the maximum time allowed is 240 minutes.

5. EOG Science Facts • The EOG science tests at grades 5 and 8 are aligned to the Essential Standards for Science. • Testing will be administered online. • The online EOG science test questions are multiple-choice and technology enhanced questions. • The estimated time allotted for the EOG science tests at grades 5 and 8 is 150 minutes; the maximum time allowed is 240 minutes.

6. How teachers prepare students in fourth quarter: • Use strategies to help students locate important information • Teach students to build stamina. • Practice reading more complex text. • Provide math problems uniform to EOG questions. • Teach in a environment similar to EOG testing day. • Practice test taking strategies for multiple choice test. • SCIENCE: working on computer strategies and techniques.

7. What parents can do to help prepare • Throughout the quarter: • ~ Have students read with no interruptions. • ~ Ensure students complete assigned work (without over assisting). • Before Testing • Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before the test. • After a full night’s sleep, get up a few minutes earlier so your morning is relaxed instead of rushed. • Make sure your child eats a nutritious breakfast before the test. • Keep your home calm during testing week. Reduce outside activities to keep your child stress free. • Don’t be late for school – arrive on time. • Provide lots of encouragement to your children. Tell them how proud you are of them.

8. What to expect after testing: • There will be no test retakes. • Scores will not be available till the following school year. (This year only.) • There will be no summer school. • EOG scores do not determine if a child fails or passes a grade level.

9. You can help as a Proctor • A proctor’s primarily responsibility is to work with test administrators to make sure that everything is done in a fair and uniform way. • Before volunteering, proctors receive the training necessary to do the job properly. • Contact Susie Routh to find out how you can help.

10. Questions Let us know if you have any questions.