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4th Grade State Test Overview: ELA and Math Examination Details

Learn about the 2014 4th Grade State Test for ELA and Math, including question types, time limits, domains, and standards assessed. The test includes multiple-choice, short response, and extended response questions to evaluate students' comprehension, analysis, and writing skills.

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4th Grade State Test Overview: ELA and Math Examination Details

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  1. 2014 NY State Test Overview

  2. Overview • Test Construction • Number and Types of Questions • Time • What Is Tested • Math Domains, Standards • ELA Strands, Domains, Standards • How Is Material Tested • Description of Types of Questions Used 2014 4th Grade State Test Information

  3. ELA Test Construction:Number and Types of Questions 2014 4th Grade State Test Information

  4. ELA Test Construction:Time Expected, Time Allowed 2014 4th Grade State Test Information

  5. Math Test Construction:Number and Types of Questions 2014 4th Grade State Test Information

  6. Math Test Construction:Time Expected, Time Allowed 2014 4th Grade State Test Information

  7. ELA – What is Tested:Strands, Domains • Strands • Reading (RI, RL) – 100% of Points • Question Type • Language & Writing – Up to 45% of Points require writing and command of language • Domains • Key Ideas & Details – Up to 65% • Craft & Structure – Up to 35% • Integration of Knowledge & Ideas – Up to 30% 2014 4th Grade State Test Information

  8. Math – What is Tested:Domains 2014 4th Grade State Test Information

  9. ELA:Description of Question Types • Multiple Choice • Almost all will only be answered correctly if student comprehends and makes use of the whole passage • Distractors, incorrect responses that seem to be plausible correct responses to students who have not mastered the skill or concept being tested, are used. • Short Response • These questions ask the student to make an inference (a claim, position, or conclusion) based on his or her analysis of the passage, and then provide two pieces of text-based evidence to support his or her answer. • Extended Response • Require comprehension and analysis of either individual or paired text. • Designed to assess Writing from Sources • Allowstudents to demonstrate their ability to write a coherent essay using textual evidence to support their ideas. 2014 4th Grade State Test Information

  10. Math:Description of Question Types • Multiple Choice • Many multiple-choice questions require students to complete multiple steps. • Distractors, incorrect responses that seem to be plausible correct responses to students who have not mastered the skill or concept being tested, are used. • Short Response • Require students to complete a task and show their work. • Often require multiple steps. • Extended Response • Require students to complete two or more tasks or a more extensive problem and show their work. 2014 4th Grade State Test Information

  11. Where to Find More Information • EngageNY.org • Information about the NY State Test and Common Core Standards • CoreStandards.org • Information about Common Core Standards 2014 4th Grade State Test Information

  12. Where to Find More Information • Released 2013 Test Questions with Annotations • EngageNY.org> Common Core Curriculum & Assessments (tab at top) > Common Core 3-8 ELA and Mathematics Tests (link on left menu)> Annotated 2013 3-8 ELA and Mathematics State Test Questions (link in middle of page) • OR www.engageNY.org/resource/new-York-state-common-core-sample-questions 2014 4th Grade State Test Information

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