welcome to leap parent night harold keller elementary january 16, 2014

Welcometo

LEAP Parent Night

Harold Keller ElementaryJanuary 16, 2014

LEAP• Given in grades 4, 8, 10, and

11 • High stakes test- Students must

pass (according to state standards) to be considered for promotion.

• Written Response • Short Answer • Multiple Choice • Not Timed

LEAP 21 Achievement Levels

Advanced: Student has demonstrated superior performance. (ELA 82%, Math 84%)

Mastery: Student has demonstrated competency over challenging subject matter and is well prepared for the next level of schooling. (ELA 71%, Math 74%)

Basic: Student has demonstrated only the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for the next level of schooling. (ELA 60%, Math 63%)

Approaching Basic: Student only partially demonstrated the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for the next level for schooling. (ELA 53%, Math 56%)

Unsatisfactory: Student has not demonstrated the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for the next level of schooling.

Writing and Math Constructed Response: March 18, 2014LEAP Spring Test: April 7th-10th

Grade 4 Promotion Standards Pass academically- On

level in reading and math with a minimum D average and pass two other subjects

Attendance Basic/Basic

combination in LEAP 21 English Language Arts & Mathematics tests

Did Not Meet Promotion Standards

Summer School and Retest Mandatory for waivers or appeals

Did Not Meet Promotion Standards

Meets Promotion Standards

Student Repeats 4th

Grade

Student Promoted to 5th Grade

English Language Arts

Phase I - Writing (March 18th): Composition (100 – 150 words) –Responding to 1-2 given

passages Proofreading - 8 Multiple Choice Items

Phase II - Reading and Responding (April 7th): 4 reading selections (fiction, nonfiction, and poetry) 20 Multiple Choice Items 8 Short Answer Items

Phase II - Information Resources (April 7th): 4-6 References (articles, parts of a book, visual aids, computer information) 5 Multiple Choice Items 2 Short Answer Items

Mathematics

Phase I - (March 18th)• 3 Constructed Response Items

(Calculator)

Phase II - (April 8th)• Multiple Choice

36 Word Problems (Non-calculator)

24 Word Problems (Calculator)

Science

Phase II – April 9th

Part A: 40 Multiple Choice Items 4 Short Answer Items

Part B: Comprehensive Scientific Task

(3 Short Answer Items & 1 Essay)

Social Studies

Part A: 25 Multiple Choice Items Part B: 25 Multiple Choice Items

Part C: 4 Constructed Response Items

Phase II – April 10th

Parents’ Role in LEAP Preparation

•ENCOURAGE your child. •Provide a study spot with a dictionary, thesaurus, ruler, and calculator. •Read silently and orally with your child. •Check written responses. •Check explanations of math problems. •Emphasize importance of listening, participating, and cooperating with the teacher. •Hold your child accountable for LEAP practice materials, activities, and homework. •MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD IS HERE AND ON TIME EVERYDAY!

School’s Role in LEAP Preparation

Whole Group:Individual Goal Setting

Leveled Groups

English Language Arts:Read 180Title 1 Tutoring GroupsWeekly Small GroupsThursday Study HallComputer Stations

Math:Title 1 Tutoring GroupsDaily Small GroupsThursday Study HallWeekly StationsPractice LEAP Packets

Internet Resources for Parents

Class Website: http://www.kellerfourthgrade.wikispaces.com

http://www.corestandards.orghttp://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_4th_lang.htmhttp://www.studyjams.comhttp://www.louisianapass.org/http://www.photographicvr.com/leap4fun/http://www.charliefrench.com/http://www.studyzone.orghttp://www.mathslice.com/mathmocktest.phphttp://www.louisianabelieves.comhttp://www.cgcs.org