Caroline L. Reutter School

NJ ASK Family NightMarch 27, 2014

NJ ASK 101

May 5/6 – ELAMay 7/8 – MathMake-Ups – Week of May 12

Arriving to school on timeLimited InterruptionsAltered Schedules

NJ ASK 101

NJ ASK PreparationReview of test-taking strategies and/or content nightly a month before the testGood Night’s Sleep and BreakfastWords of Encouragement

NJ ASK 101

Designed according to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)Three Types of Questions:

• Multiple Choice• Open-Ended (extended-

constructed response)• Short Constructed Response

NJ ASK 101

Writing Prompts• Informative/

explanatory or narrative writing prompt

• Persuasive or Argument (6th) Prompt

• Special Needs Accommodations

60-90 minutes daily for fifth gradeTwo hours – one hour for sixth grade

NJ ASK 101

In-Class Preparation

Differentiated Instruction; small groups, mini-lessons on specific content, guided readingDRA2 (Reading Levels)Modified Enrichment schedule Basic Skills Support

School-Wide Preparation

NJ ASK After School ProgramTeacher-guided assistance through instructional coaches, peer observations, and discussion at PLC meetingsUnit Assessments and Data Analysis

NJ ASK 101• Thank you for

Coming• Thank you to the

Main Road PTA and Reutter School PTO

• ELA and Math Presentation

• Contact for Additional Assistance or Questions / 694-0223