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