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Understanding the North Carolina
End-of-Grade Reading and Math Test
Hertford Grammar SchoolPresented by: Amy Woodard, Amy Parker
Fourth Grade
March 17, 2010Revised from Ms. Casey Bunch
Achievement Level RangesReading EOG (scale scores)
Level I Level II Level III Level IV
Grade 3 < 330 331-337 338-349 > 350
Grade 4 < 334 335-342 343-353 > 354
Grade 5 < 340 341-348 349-360 > 361
A low Level III score at one grade is actually a Level II score at the following grade.
Key Features of the Reading Test
Students read selections and answer related questions to assess reading and vocabulary skills.
The selections reflect a variety of actual reading done by students in and out of the classroom, including: Fiction, poetry, biography, letters, journals,
essays, pamphlets, reviews, recipes, how-to articles, and content area informational texts
Features (continued)
Each test has 8 selections and 58 questions. The estimated time for students at grades 3-
5 to complete the reading comprehension test is 140 minutes.
This is a “timed” test. There are two 3-minute stretch breaks.
There are four categories of test items: Cognition, Interpretation, Critical stance, and
Connections
Understanding the Categories Cognition – approximately 18 questions
Using context clues to determine meaning Summarizing to include main points Identifying the purpose of text features (bold print,
italicized words, captions) Interpretation – approximately 19 questions
Making inferences and generalizations Clarifying Explaining the significance of ideas/concepts Extending or adapting ideas/concepts
Categories (continued)
Critical Stance – approximately 10 questions Comparing/contrasting Understanding the impact of literary elements
Connections – approximately 3 questions Connecting knowledge from the selection with
other information and experiences beyond/outside the selection
How can I help my child with Reading?
Establish time for your child to read. Provide your child with a variety of reading
material. Read aloud to and with your child. Take time to discuss interesting books you
and your child have read. Model reading by reading a variety of
materials yourself (newspapers, magazines, schedules, books, recipes)
How can I help my child with Reading?
Discuss the purpose of different text types Fiction, letters, newspaper articles, journals, etc.
Share and discuss articles, diagrams, charts, illustrations, and maps with your child.
Ask your child open-ended questions that cannot be answered with a: Simple word, single phrase, a single sentence Why? How do you know? Explain…Tell me
about…Give me examples…
How can I help my child with Reading? Ensure that your child reads independently
each day at a comfortable reading level. Reading materials should not be too hard or
too easy in terms of subject matter and content.
Encourage your child to read about his/her interests.
Monitor their AR goals and testing. Sign the agenda book or reading log daily.
Achievement Level RangesMath EOG (scale scores)
Level I Level II Level III Level IV
Grade 3 311-328 329-338 339-351 352-370
Grade 4 319-335 336-344 345-357 358-374
Grade 5 326-340 341-350 351-362 363-378
A low Level III score at one grade is actually a Level II score at the following grade.
Math Test
The competency goals and objectives of the mathematics curriculum adopted in 2003 by the North Carolina State Board of Education for each grade are organized into five strands.
Five Strands of Math for Fourth Grade
(1) Number and Operations (2) Measurement (3) Geometry (4) Data Analysis and Probability (5) Algebra
What is measured by the test?
Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of important principles and concepts and that relate math knowledge to everyday situation.
There is substantial focus on processing information and higher-order thinking.
Each item is related to one of the Fourth grade goals in the SCOS
Descriptive Information – 4th Grade Math
1. Number and Operations
The learner will read, write, model and compute with non-negative rational numbers
35 – 40 %
2. Measurement TLW understand and use perimeter and area.
10 – 12 %
3. Geometry TLW recognize and use geometric properties and relationships
10 – 12%
4. Data Analysis and probability
TLW understand and use graphs, probability, and data analysis.
15 – 18 %
5. Algebra TLW demonstrate an understanding of mathematical relationships.
20 – 25%
How is the test administered?
Two Parts: Calculator Active (54 Questions) and Calculator Inactive (28 questions)
Calculator active part is given first. Several colors of tests are distributed to vary
the questions, but not to vary the difficulty. All tests are on the same level.
Allotted testing times: Calculator Active 135 minutes Calculator Inactive 60 minutes
Reflections
What questions do you have at this time? Where do we go from here? EOG Dates: May 18 Reading
May 19, 20 Math