1	New York State Grade 3-8 Testing in English Language Arts & Mathematics
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3	Testing Timeline 2006 English Language Arts Jan. 8 – Jan. 12 Jan. 16 – Jan. 19 G3,4,5 ELA Statewide Tests G6,7,8 ELA Statewide Tests
4	Grades 3, 5, 7 ELA Testing Times
5	Grades 3, 5, 7 ELA Test Design Session 1 (Reading) literary and informational passages 20 to 26 multiple choice items 1 to 2 constructed response item(s) Session 2 (Listening/Writing) 1 listening selection 4 multiple choice items 2 constructed response items 1 editing paragraph
6	Grades 4, 6, 8 ELA Testing Times
7	Grades 4, 6, 8 ELA Test Design Session 1 (Reading) 4 to 5 passages (literary and informational) 26 to 28 multiple choice items Session 2 (Listening/Writing)* 1 listening selection 2 to 3 constructed response items 1 extended response item Session 3 (Reading/Writing) 2 paired passages 3 constructed response items 1 extended response item
8	ELA exam
9	Testing Timeline 2006 Mathematics Mar. 5 – Mar. 9 Mar. 12 – Mar. 16 G 3,4,5 Math Statewide Tests G6,7,8 Math Statewide Tests
10	Grades 3, 5, 7 Mathematics Testing Times
11	Grades 3, 5, 6, 7 Mathematics Test Design Session 1 25 to 30 multiple choice items Session 2 4 to 6 constructed response items 2 to 4 extended response items
12	Grades 4, 6, 8 Mathematics Testing TImes
13	Grade 4 & 8 Mathematics Test Design Session 1 27 to 30 multiple choice items Session 2 4 to 7 constructed response items 2 extended response items Session 3 7 or 8 constructed response items 2 to 4 extended response items
14	Math exam
15	Scoring Level 4 – Exceeds the standards Level 3 – Meets all the standards Level 2 – Meets some but not all the standards Level 1 – Shows serious academic problems.
16	How Will Test Results be Used? Achievement in relation to the standard(s) Accountability School Report Card AYP Participation SubGroups AIS Criteria for placement and level of service
17	How can I help my child? Research has shown that there are some good ways to help children learn: Set up a dedicated area for homework. Require your children to complete homework. Frequent discussions about their studies. Stay in contact with your child's teachers. Studyisland.com
18	Reading, writing and listening: Have your child explain information from a newspaper or magazine. Encourage children to keep a journal. When watching a TV, ask your child to separate fact from fiction. Play word games during car trips. Read aloud with your child, alternating paragraphs. This helps motivate your child to complete assignments and helps you monitor progress in reading. Help your child get started on a writing assignment by asking relevant questions. This helps a child internalize the questions writers ask themselves when composing a piece.
19	Math Demonstrate the everyday uses of math. Let your child tally your spending while shopping. Calculate the savings on a sale item. Estimate how many gallons of paint you need to cover the living room walls. While driving or walking, have your child identify the geometric shape of common items that you see. Give your children the chance to help put together a budget for a family vacation.
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