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Neiner, Christine M.; And Others

Be a Sport! Parents in Partnership for Proficiency:

Preparing for Ohio's Sixth Grade Proficiency Test for

5th and 6th Graders and Their Families.

Medina County School District., OH.

95 105p.; For the guide for 3rd and 4th graders, see ED

389 392. Cover and section dividers printed on

colored paper.

Guides Classroom Use Instructional Materials (For

Learner) (051)

Guides Non-Classroom Use (055)

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IDENTIFIERS

MF01/PC05 Plus Postage. Academic Standards; *Achievement Tests; *Aptitude Tests; Basic Skills; Competence; Competency Based Education; *Educational Testing; Grade 6; Intermediate Grades; Mathematics Skills; Mathematics Tests; Parent Participation; Parent Role; Parents; *Parent Student Relationship; Performance; Reading Skills; Reading Tests; Science Tests; *Student Evaluation; *Test Wiseness; Writing Skills; Writing Tests Practice Tests; *Test Readiness

ABSTRACT The Ohio sixth-grade proficiency test is intended to

measure a student's literacy level and basic competency in writing, reading, mathematics, citizenship, and science. This guide is designed to help parents prepare their fifth- and sixth-grade children for this proficiency test. An introduction, "Important Information," outlines three types of questions that appear on the test--multiple choice, short answer, and extended response--along with guidelines and rules for test-taking. Sample answer pages from the practice test are also given. Practice sections cover the following areas: (1) Writing; (2) Reading; (3) Math; (4) Citizenship; (5) Science; and (6) Test-Taking Strategies. A day-by-day listing of tips for the week of proficiency testing is also included. (BGC)

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Acknowledgements

The following people are responsible for the development of this book.

Project Coordinator:. Christine M. Neiner, Elementary Consultant

Medina County Schools Educational Service Center

Committee Members: Paula Jogan Pam Loch Renee McQuate Kelly Corsi Osterhouse Stacie Rastok, Elementary Consultant Gloria Reichert Julia Simmerer Joanne Wheatley Marcia Young

Black River Local School District Highland Local School District Cloverleaf Local School District Wadsworth City School District Medina County Schools Educational Service Center Brunswick City School District Brunswick City School District Buckeye Local School District Medina City School District

Typing & Design Layout done by Denise Valerio, Medina County Schools Educational Service Center

ALL POSSIBLE CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO MAKE FULL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN EVERY CASE WHERE MATERIAL IS STILL IN COPYRIGHT. IF ERRORS HAVE OCCURRED, THEY

WILL BE CORRECTED IN SUBSEQUENT EDITIONS IF NOTIFICATION IS SENT TO THE PUBLISHER.

Copyright, 1995 by

MEDINA COUNTY SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER

GOVERNING BOARD

124. W. Washington Street Medina, OH 44256

Medina, Ohio

All rights reserved.

Permission is given for individual classroom teachers to reproduce the forms and activity sheets for classroom use. Reproduction of these materials for an entire school system is strictly forbidden.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The purpose of the sixth grade proficiency test in Ohio is to measure a student's level of literacy and basic competency in the areas of Writing, Reading, Mathematics, Citizenship, and Science.

1. Test date is the first Monday after March 15th and the tests are given in the

following order:

Monday - Writing

up to 2 and 1/2 hours

Tuesday - Reading

up to 2 and 1/2 hours

Wednesday - Math

up to 2 and 1/2 hours

Thursday - Citizenship up to 2 and 1/2 hours

Friday Science

up to 2 and 1/2 hours

All make-up testing must be completed within fifteen calendar days of the last regularly scheduled test administration date.

2. In the 6th grade, the test items will be contained in two separate booklets: one for Writing, Reading, and Mathematics and a second for Citizenship and Science. There is one answer booklet for all five testing areas. Students need number two pencils for the multiple-choice sections of the test and either a pencil or pen for the writing test section.

3. There are three types of questions: multiple choice, short answer, and extended response. Each multiple choice question has four responses, only one of which is correct.

4. The short-answer and extended-response items and the two writings relating to one topic must be legible to be scored. Cursive writing or printing is permitted. Extended responses are expected to be at least 4 sentences in length.

5. Students are allowed and encouraged to use calculators and protractors for the Mathematics portion of the sixth grade proficiency test. They may not bring other test helpers-or manipulatives. Items are designed to be calculator neutral; that is, using a calculator will not give an advantage.

6. Students will not be permitted to use any reference materials. Maps and charts must be covered or removed during the test administration.

7. Students who have been identified with an IEP or 504 Education Plan will follow the recommendations of the IEP or 504 team and the adjustments and modifications stated in the IEP or 504 Plan.

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CALCULATOR INFORMATION

Test security requires certain restrictions be placed upon the capabilities and types of calculators that may be used by students on the test. Graphing calculators with certain word processing capabilities are not allowed.

Calculators with any of the following capabilities cannot be used: spelling/spell check graphing capabilities large programmable (100 steps or more) tape or paper outputs spreadsheet managers word processors, word input or storage dictionary or thesaurus electronic references, organizers, personal planners, or travel organizers telephone dialers laptop or hand-held computers

Acceptable calculators include most four-function calculators and scientific calculators without graphing capablities. Calculators with fraction capabilities (e.g., Casio FX-115, Sharp ELE300, and TI Math Explorer) are acceptable.

A few examples of acceptable calculators include:

Casio

Sharp

FX-83 series FX-119 series FX-250D series FX-300 series FX-570

FX-991

ELE300 EL-509 EL-520 EL-53I EL-546

Texas Instruments

Hewlett Packard

TI-108 Math Mate Math Explorer Math Explorer Plus TI-25 TI-30 series TI-60

HP2OS

Radio Shack

EC-4008

A few examples of unacceptable calculators include:

Casio

FX-4500 series FX-5000 series FX-6000 series FX-7000 series FX-9800G

Sharp

EL-506 EL-9300

Texas Instruments

TI-80 series TICBL

Hewlett Packard

HP 48G

Radio Shack

EC-4031 EC-4032

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