NJ ASK 2012 Parent Workshop

Mrs. Regina Haley – Vice PrincipalDr. Lana Garris-Sha – Guidance Head Cluster

Mrs. Rose Capitano – Special Education Head Cluster Mr. Ryan Winkelspecht – Math Head Cluster

Ms. Laura Stegmuller – Language Arts Head ClusterMrs. Diane Zamensky – Science Head Cluster

Dates:

7th & 8th – April 23rd – 26th Make up- April 30th – May 4th

6th – April 30th – May 3rd Make up- May 7th – May 11th, 2012

Why do students take the NJ ASK?» Gives feedback on students’ strengths and

weaknesses. » Tests the NJ Core Curriculum Content

Standards (NJ CCCS).» Identifies strengths and weakness in school

programs.» Evaluates how a student will do on the High

School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) -11th grade graduation test.

Who is tested?

»General Education »Limited English Proficient (LEP)

students»Special Education (SE) students: (IEP

accommodations, such as large print)»Section 504: accommodations based

on students’ needs.

IEP/504 AccommodationsAs a parent,• Review your child’s accommodations for

state assessments.• Talk to your child about the

accommodations and explain the importance of taking advantage of them.

• Answer questions your child may have about his/her accommodations. Contact your child’s case manager or 504 coordinator with any questions.

How to prepare…» Support your child in all academic work.» Help find your child an appropriate time and

quiet place to do homework.» Provide a well-balanced diet and an

opportunity for plenty of sleep.» Read to each other and engage in learning

activities throughout the year.» Set realistic goals for the academic year.» Work closely with the school and the teachers.

Math NJ Ask Tips» Read the problem carefully.» Draw a picture or diagram.» Look for a pattern.» Write a number sentence.» Simplify the problem.» Make a list or table.» Check your answers to see if they are

reasonable.» Know your math terms and definitions.

Sample QuestionsShort-Constructed Response, Multiple Choice, & Extended Constructed Response

1) What is the result when you multiply the Short-Constructed Response numbers below?

10-2 × 101 × 10-3

2) Jill's lawnmower uses about 2 gallons of Multiple Choice gasoline in three hours. About how much gasoline is used in 2 hours?

A. 1B. 1C. 1D. 1

Extended-Constructed Response

A traffic light on a busy north-southstreet is programmed according tothis pattern: green for 4 minutesfollowed by red for 2 minutes.Mr. Gomez goes through thisintersection on his way to and fromwork every day. Last week, he kept arecord of the number of times thelight was green (G) as he approachedthe intersection and the number oftimes he had to stop because thelight was red (R). His record is shownbelow.

G G R G G G G G G G

Part AWhat is the theoretical probability thatthe light will be green eachtime Mr. Gomez approaches theintersection?

Part BDoes the number of times Mr. Gomez gota green light match what you wouldexpect for the way the lightis programmed? Explain your reasoning.

Math NJ Ask Resource:» The Study Island New Jersey Standards Mastery and NJ ASK

Preparation Programs are specifically designed to help students master the content specified in the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. Study Island's focus on the NJ CCCS enables students to improve their performance in all skill areas tested on the NJ ASK .

» Take the following steps to complete the login process into Study Island:» Go to www.studyisland.com» Username = ID#@btms (example: 20106@btms)» Password = btfalcons

˃ Upon 1st login, you will be prompted to choose a new password. Please pick a password you will remember or you may keep it btfalcons. You do not need to enter your email address when typing in and conforming new password.

» Any class assignments will be the first item you see upon login. To access other topics, click on NJ Programs on the left hand side of the screen. Then proceed to click respective grade to access grade level topics.

» You will earn a blue ribbon for a specific topic if you are able to achieve a 70% or better. If you do not, you will have to complete and pass a “building block” topic before going back to the original.

Language ArtsNew Jersey ASK Tasks

» Speculative Writing Prompt: ˃ In thirty minutes, students are to develop a

story based upon a speculative prompt.» Narrative/Persuasive Text: ˃Students are to read narrative and

persuasive texts and answer multiple-choice questions.

LA New Jersey ASK Tasks» Open-Ended Questions: ˃Students answer one or two questions

about the text in paragraph form.» Persuasive Writing: ˃ In forty-five minutes, students write on a

persuasive topic using a five-paragraph essay format.

NJ ASK Sample Persuasive Writing Prompt

» Your principal is asking students to think about all the school rules. She would like students to identify any school rule that should be changed. Is there a school rule that you would like to have changed? Identify the school rule and write a letter to the principal persuading her that this rule should be changed.

» Writing Task: Write a letter to your principal stating your opinion on a school rule that should be changed. Be sure to use reasons, examples, and other evident to support your position.

NJASK 8th Grade Science Test Taking TipsTip 1—Read each question carefully

Tip 2—Take a close look at any visual information.

Tip 3—Use your understanding of science to eliminate wrong choices.

Tip 4—Answer every question, even if you have to guess.

Tip 5—Carefully examine the diagrams and graphs that are given.

Science Sample Multiple Choice1. Amanda is not sick, but she is the carrier of a

disease allele. What is another way to describe her condition?

a. Homozygous dominant for the disease gene.b. Heterozygous for the disease gene.c. Recessive for the disease gened. Homozygous recessive for the disease gene.

The answer is “B.” (Dd)

Sample Essay for 8th Grade ScienceIn your area of New Jersey, how do abiotic factors change as the seasons change from summer to winter.

Answer—As the seasons move from summer to winter, New Jersey gets fewer hours of daylight, the amount of cloud cover per day tends to increase and the average temperatures drop.

Additional sample questions can be found at http://www.nj.gov/education/assessment/ms/

What happens when there is an emergency situation?

» Evacuation procedure – safety of the student comes first, students will close their test books and exit the room. Return & resume testing with the same amount of time.

» If a student is sick during testing, the student will be escorted to the nurse. The student will complete the sections during make-up week.

» Student is disruptive or attempts to cheat – Student will be escorted to the Main Office. Student will not return to the testing room that day. Student will not receive credit for that section.

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