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iLEAP/LEAP NIGHTiLEAP/LEAP NIGHT

Monday, March 10, 2014Monday, March 10, 2014

WelcomeWelcome I hope you receive valuable I hope you receive valuable

information tonight that will help information tonight that will help your child do the very best he or your child do the very best he or she can on the Social Studies she can on the Social Studies section of the section of the iiLEAP or LEAP LEAP or LEAP test.test.

Purpose of iLEAP Night:Purpose of iLEAP Night:

Break Down of TestBreak Down of Test Types of QuestionsTypes of Questions DatesDates How We are Preparing StudentsHow We are Preparing Students How Parents Can PrepareHow Parents Can Prepare ResourcesResources

Social Studies 7Social Studies 7thth Grade Grade The Social Studies test is a criterion-The Social Studies test is a criterion-

reference test that includes items reference test that includes items based entirely on Louisiana’s social based entirely on Louisiana’s social studies content standards.studies content standards.

The test has forty (40) multiple-The test has forty (40) multiple-choice items of an interrogatory stem choice items of an interrogatory stem of four answer options. These items of four answer options. These items assess knowledge, conceptual assess knowledge, conceptual understanding, and application of understanding, and application of skills presented in the GLEs.skills presented in the GLEs.

The Social Studies test is The Social Studies test is untimeduntimed. . 60 minutes is the suggested time 60 minutes is the suggested time allowed.allowed.

The Social Studies test is a criterion-The Social Studies test is a criterion-reference test that includes items reference test that includes items based entirely on Louisiana’s social based entirely on Louisiana’s social studies content standards.studies content standards.

The test has forty (40) multiple-The test has forty (40) multiple-choice items of an interrogatory stem choice items of an interrogatory stem of four answer options. These items of four answer options. These items assess knowledge, conceptual assess knowledge, conceptual understanding, and application of understanding, and application of skills presented in the GLEs.skills presented in the GLEs.

The Social Studies test is The Social Studies test is untimeduntimed. . 60 minutes is the suggested time 60 minutes is the suggested time allowed.allowed.

Social Studies 7Social Studies 7thth Grade Task Grade Task The students will have 4 documents The students will have 4 documents

to analyze. to analyze. They will have to answer 4 multiple-They will have to answer 4 multiple-

choice questions relating to the choice questions relating to the documents. (1 Point Each)documents. (1 Point Each)

They students will have to write a They students will have to write a multi-paragraph essay to answer a multi-paragraph essay to answer a question.question.

They must cite evidence from the They must cite evidence from the documents in their essays. documents in their essays.

This will be worth 4 points This will be worth 4 points They will have estimated time of 45 They will have estimated time of 45

minutes to complete the task. minutes to complete the task.

The students will have 4 documents The students will have 4 documents to analyze. to analyze.

They will have to answer 4 multiple-They will have to answer 4 multiple-choice questions relating to the choice questions relating to the documents. (1 Point Each)documents. (1 Point Each)

They students will have to write a They students will have to write a multi-paragraph essay to answer a multi-paragraph essay to answer a question.question.

They must cite evidence from the They must cite evidence from the documents in their essays. documents in their essays.

This will be worth 4 points This will be worth 4 points They will have estimated time of 45 They will have estimated time of 45

minutes to complete the task. minutes to complete the task.

77thth Grade Social Studies Task Grade Social Studies Task

Task (Document Based Questions)

A. The students will be given 4 documents to analyze. Then they will be given 4 multiple choice questions to answer pertaining to the documents.(1 Point Each)

B. The students will be asked to write a multi- paragraph essay based on a question. They must be able to cite information from the documents. (4 Points)

Social Studies Test Specifications for 7Social Studies Test Specifications for 7thth Grade Grade

CatCategory/Strand Number of Items

Percent of Total Points

Geography: A. Places and RegionsB. Physical and Human SystemsC. Environment and Society

6 15

Civics:A.Structure and Purpose of GovernmentB. Foundations of American Political SystemC. International RelationshipsD. Roles of Citizens

20 50

History:A.Historical Thinking SkillsB.United States History

14 35

Total 40 100

Levels of Achievement 7Levels of Achievement 7thth Grade Grade

Level Scaled Score Percentage

Advanced 404 – 500 75 - 100

Mastery 350 – 403 67 – 74

Basic 297 – 349 58 – 66

Approaching Basic

263 – 296 52 – 57

Unsatisfactory 100 – 262 Below 51

Dates 7Dates 7thth Grade Grade Monday, April 7, 2014 Monday, April 7, 2014 – Math– Math

Tuesday, April 8, 2014Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - ELA Writing - ELA Writing and Researchand Research

Wednesday, April 9, 2014Wednesday, April 9, 2014 – –

ELA Reading and Responding and ELA Reading and Responding and Science Multiple ChoiceScience Multiple Choice

Thursday, April 10, 2014 – Thursday, April 10, 2014 – Science Science Task and Social StudiesTask and Social Studies

Social Studies 8Social Studies 8thth Grade Grade The Social Studies test is a criterion-The Social Studies test is a criterion-

reference test that includes items reference test that includes items based entirely on Louisiana’s social based entirely on Louisiana’s social studies content standards.studies content standards.

The test has sixty (60) multiple-The test has sixty (60) multiple-choice items of an interrogatory stem choice items of an interrogatory stem of four answer options. These items of four answer options. These items assess knowledge, conceptual assess knowledge, conceptual understanding, and application of understanding, and application of skills presented in the GLEs.skills presented in the GLEs.

The Social Studies test is The Social Studies test is untimeduntimed. . 170 minutes is the suggested time 170 minutes is the suggested time allowed.allowed.

The Social Studies test is a criterion-The Social Studies test is a criterion-reference test that includes items reference test that includes items based entirely on Louisiana’s social based entirely on Louisiana’s social studies content standards.studies content standards.

The test has sixty (60) multiple-The test has sixty (60) multiple-choice items of an interrogatory stem choice items of an interrogatory stem of four answer options. These items of four answer options. These items assess knowledge, conceptual assess knowledge, conceptual understanding, and application of understanding, and application of skills presented in the GLEs.skills presented in the GLEs.

The Social Studies test is The Social Studies test is untimeduntimed. . 170 minutes is the suggested time 170 minutes is the suggested time allowed.allowed.

Social Studies 8Social Studies 8thth Grade Constructive Response Grade Constructive Response

Students will have to analyze Students will have to analyze illustration, passage, or document.illustration, passage, or document.

They will have to write short answers They will have to write short answers (1 – 3 sentences) to answer the (1 – 3 sentences) to answer the question given.question given.

Each constructive response will have Each constructive response will have 4 sections and will be worth 4 points. 4 sections and will be worth 4 points.

Students will have to analyze Students will have to analyze illustration, passage, or document.illustration, passage, or document.

They will have to write short answers They will have to write short answers (1 – 3 sentences) to answer the (1 – 3 sentences) to answer the question given.question given.

Each constructive response will have Each constructive response will have 4 sections and will be worth 4 points. 4 sections and will be worth 4 points.

Social Studies 8Social Studies 8thth Grade Task Grade Task The students will have 4 documents The students will have 4 documents

to analyze. to analyze. They will have to answer 4 multiple-They will have to answer 4 multiple-

choice questions relating to the choice questions relating to the documents. (1 Point Each)documents. (1 Point Each)

They students will have to write a They students will have to write a multi-paragraph essay to answer a multi-paragraph essay to answer a question.question.

They must cite evidence from the They must cite evidence from the documents in their essays. documents in their essays.

This will be worth 4 points This will be worth 4 points They will have estimated time of 45 They will have estimated time of 45

minutes to complete the task. minutes to complete the task.

The students will have 4 documents The students will have 4 documents to analyze. to analyze.

They will have to answer 4 multiple-They will have to answer 4 multiple-choice questions relating to the choice questions relating to the documents. (1 Point Each)documents. (1 Point Each)

They students will have to write a They students will have to write a multi-paragraph essay to answer a multi-paragraph essay to answer a question.question.

They must cite evidence from the They must cite evidence from the documents in their essays. documents in their essays.

This will be worth 4 points This will be worth 4 points They will have estimated time of 45 They will have estimated time of 45

minutes to complete the task. minutes to complete the task.

Social Studies 8Social Studies 8thth Test Structure Test Structure

Sessions # of Items # of Points Suggested Time

Multiple Choice

30 30 45 minutes

Multiple Choice

30 30 45 minutes

Constructive Response

2 8(4 points each)

30 minutes

Task 4 multiple choice1 extended response

8multiple choice

(1 point each)Extended response

(4 points)50 minutes

Test Specifications for Social Studies 8Test Specifications for Social Studies 8thth Grade Grade

CatCategory/Strand Number of Items

Percent of Total Points

Geography: A. Places and RegionsB. Physical and Human SystemsC. Environment and Society

15 25

Civics:A. Structure and Purpose of GovernmentB. Foundations of American Political SystemC. International RelationshipsD. Roles of Citizens

12 20

Economics:A. Fundamental Economic ConceptsB. Individuals, Households, Business, and GovernmentsC. The Economy as a Whole

9 15

History:A.Historical Thinking SkillsB.United States HistoryC.World HistoryD.Louisiana History

24 40

Total 60 100

Levels of Achievement 8Levels of Achievement 8thth Grade Grade

Level Scaled Score Percentage

Advanced 404 – 500 81 – 100

Mastery 350 – 403 70 – 80

Basic 297 – 349 60 – 69

Approaching Basic

263 – 296 52 – 59

Unsatisfactory 100 – 262 Below 51

Dates 8Dates 8thth Grade Grade Tuesday, March 18, 2013Tuesday, March 18, 2013

Writing for ELA and Constructive Writing for ELA and Constructive Response for MathResponse for Math

Monday, April 7, 2014 Monday, April 7, 2014 – – ELA (Reading and ELA (Reading and Responding, Research and Language)Responding, Research and Language)

Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - Math- Math

Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Wednesday, April 9, 2014 – Science– Science

Thursday, April 10, 2014 Thursday, April 10, 2014 – Social Studies– Social Studies

How We Are Preparing How We Are Preparing Students:Students:

WAC (Writing Across the WAC (Writing Across the Curriculum)Curriculum)

DBQ (Document Based DBQ (Document Based Questions)Questions)

Stations (Student Centered)Stations (Student Centered) Smart Board activitiesSmart Board activities Louisiana PassLouisiana Pass Daily Bell RingersDaily Bell Ringers Quiz BowlQuiz Bowl

How Parents Can PrepareHow Parents Can Prepare

Review Materials DailyReview Materials Daily

Well RestedWell Rested

Healthy BreakfastHealthy Breakfast

Be on TimeBe on Time

Calm MorningsCalm Mornings

Websites:Websites:

http://mrnussbaum.com/history/ http://playinghistory.orghttp://www.neok12.com/ / http://www.history.org/kids/games/http://www.history.org/kids/games/http://www.havefunwithhistory.com/http://www.havefunwithhistory.com/activities/activities/http://www.eduplace.com/kids/http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g5s_u5/maps/g5s_u5/www.louisianapass.org www.louisianapass.org

Closing:Closing:

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