Assessment

End of Year Practice Test (Grade 8 Math)

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This is a great resource to keep daily material aligned to standardized assessments. It offers complete multiple choice and short-answer practice with a wealth of opportunities for customization. Offer it as a whole, to track progress or prepare the class for the format of the test, or sprinkle the questions into assignments throughout the year to keep material and formatting fresh in their minds. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Use individual or a group of problems as exit tickets or warm-ups to keep the class familiar with the format and language of end-of-year testing
  • As testing approaches, use to familiarize pupils with the format etc. 
  • Offer as timed practice problems 
Classroom Considerations
  • Carefully monitor non-calculator vs. calculator sections 
  • Some instructions are specific to PARCC if used as practice in a district utilizing a different test
  • No answer key provided (but referenced in included material list as http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/Math-Grade-8-EOY-PaperPracticeTestAnswerKey.pdf
  • Informational guide also not included but referenced in included materials list http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/Informational%20Guide%20to%20Grade%208%20Math%20Summative%20Assessments%201-7-15.pdf
Pros
  • Multiple question formats for practicing skills
  • Directions and formatting included
Cons
  • None