Monday, January 27, 2014

O.M. Odyssey of the MIND Stackable Structure Team!

2014 Odyssey of the Mind |  Rio Vista Division 1 Team 


Odyssey of the Mind, often called OM (although the official acronym is OotM), is a creative problem-solving competition involving students from kindergarten through college. Team members work together at length to solve a predefined problem (the Long Term problem); and present their solution to the problem at a competition. They must also in the spontaneous competition generate solutions to a problem they have not seen before. WIKI 

Our 2014 O.M. Team working like BOSSES! World finals? 












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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Common Core Math Problems Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8

Grade Level Common Core Practice Math Problems | Common Core Practice Math Test Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 | Common Core Practice Math Problems Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Calculus

Common Core Practice Math Problems GRADE 3
Sample Items      Scoring Guide
Common Core Practice Math Problems GRADE 4
Sample Items       Scoring Guide
Common Core Practice Math Problems GRADE 5
Sample Items        Scoring Guide
Common Core Practice Math Problems GRADE 6
Sample Items       Scoring Guide
Common Core Practice Math Problems GRADE 7
Sample Items       Scoring Guide
Common Core Practice Math Problems GRADE 8
Sample Items       Scoring Guide
Common Core Practice Math Problems GRADE 9
Sample Items       Scoring Guide
 Common Core Practice Math Problems GRADE 10
Sample Items      Scoring Guide

Grade Level Math Placement Test 

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Math Sample Problems.pdf

Common Core Practice Math Problems NY Mathematics

Mathematics 2009

Mathematics 2008

Mathematics 2007



Released Test Questions
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Mathematics 
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Mathematics 


Mathematics FCAT
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
EOG  GRADE RELEASED TEST

Grade  3 Pretest--Grade 3 Mathematics
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Grade  4 End-of-Grade Reading
Grade  4 End-of-Grade Mathematics
Grade  5 End-of-Grade Mathematics
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Grade 3 Mathematics
2010 Mathematics Grade 3 Test
Book 1 (5.0 MB)
Book 2 (397 KB)
Teacher's Directions (543 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map (89 KB)

2009 Mathematics Grade 3 Test
Book 1 (308 KB)
Book 2 (197 KB)
Teacher's Directions (962 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map (48 KB)

2008 Mathematics Grade 3 Test
Book 1 (891 KB)
Book 2 (262 KB)
Teacher's Directions (711 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map (38 KB)

2007 Mathematics Grade 3 Test
Book 1 (589 KB)
Book 2 (424 KB)
Teacher's Directions (231 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map (36 KB)


2006 Mathematics Grade 3 Test
Book 1 (683 KB)
Book 2 (189 KB)
Teacher's Directions (249 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map (37 KB)

Mathematics Grade 3 Sample Test
Book 1 (1.04 MB)
Book 2 (252 KB)
Punch-Out Tools (468 KB)
Answer Document (102 KB)
Item Map & Answer Key (66 KB)
Teacher's Directions (189 KB)
Scoring Guide (2.45 MB)

Translated Editions
Chinese
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Grade 4 Mathematics
2010 Mathematics Grade 4 Test
Book 1 (402 KB)
Book 2 (709 KB)
Book 3 (517 KB)
Teacher's Directions (543 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map (161 KB)

2009 Mathematics Grade 4 Test
Book 1 (193 KB)
Book 2 (125 KB)
Book 3 (139 KB)
Teacher's Directions (962 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map (56 KB)

2008 Mathematics Grade 4 Test
Book 1 (584 KB)
Book 2 (216 KB)
Book 3 (242 KB)
Teacher's Directions (711 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map (97 KB)

2007 Mathematics Grade 4 Test
Book 1 (659 KB)
Book 2 (226 KB)
Book 3 (254 KB)
Teacher's Directions (231 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map (46 KB)

2006 Mathematics Grade 4 Test
Book 1 (320 KB)
Book 2 (216 KB)
Book 3 (239 KB)
Teacher's Directions (249 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map (47 KB)

2005 Mathematics Grade 4 Test
Book 1 (839 KB)
Book 2 (615 KB)

2004 Mathematics Grade 4 Test
Book 1 (293 KB)
Book 2 (238 KB)
Scoring Key (40 KB)
Item Map (75 KB)

2003 Mathematics Grade 4 Test
Book 1 (294 KB)
Book 2 (381 KB)


Mathematics Grade 4 Sample Test
Book 1 (970 KB)
Book 2 (281 KB)
Book 3 (245 KB)
Punch-Out Tools (468 KB)
Answer Document (104 KB)
Item Map & Answer Key (90 KB)
Teacher's Directions (193 KB)
Scoring Guides (3.9 MB)


Translated Editions
Chinese
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Russian
Spanish


Grade 5 Mathematics
2010 Mathematics Grade 5 Test
Book 1  (1.1 MB)
Book 2  (905 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (543 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (147 KB)

2009 Mathematics Grade 5 Test
Book 1  (148 KB)
Book 2  (134 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (962 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (49 KB)

2008 Mathematics Grade 5 Test
Book 1  (891 KB)
Book 2  (291 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (711 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (82 KB )
2007 Mathematics Grade 5 Test
Book 1  (636 KB)
Book 2  (415 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (231 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (38 KB)

2006 Mathematics Grade 5 Test
Book 1  (310 KB)
Book 2  (210 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (249 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (40 KB)

Mathematics Grade 5 Sample Test
Book 1  (862 KB)
Book 2  (293 KB)
Punch-Out Tools  (349 KB)
Answer Document  (102 KB)
Item Map & Answer Key  (73 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (189 KB)
Scoring Guide   (3.35 MB)

Translated Editions
Chinese
Haitian Creole
Korean
Russian
Spanish


Grade 6 Mathematics
2010 Mathematics Grade 6 Test
Book 1  (347 KB)
Book 2  (638 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (550 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (91 KB)

2009 Mathematics Grade 6 Test
Book 1  (221 KB)
Book 2  (117 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (1000 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (51 KB)

2008 Mathematics Grade 6 Test
Book 1  (740 KB)
Book 2  (305 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (715 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (41 KB)

2007 Mathematics Grade 6 Test
Book 1  (895 KB)
Book 2  (259 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (233 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (38 KB)

2006 Mathematics Grade 6 Test
Book 1  (301 KB)
Book 2  (211 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (251 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (40 KB)

Mathematics Grade 6 Sample Test
Book 1  (985 KB)
Book 2  (293 KB)
Punch-Out Tools  (349 KB)
Answer Document  (102 KB)
Item Map & Answer Key  (73 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (189 KB)
Scoring Guide   (4.27 MB)

Translated Editions
Chinese
Haitian Creole
Korean
Russian
Spanish


2009 Mathematics Grade 7 Test
Book 1  (147 KB)
Book 2  (133 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (1000 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (90 KB)

2008 Mathematics Grade 7 Test
Book 1  (696 KB)
Book 2  (389 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (715 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (87 KB)

2007 Mathematics Grade 7 Test
Book 1  (785 KB)
Book 2  (671 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (233 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (41 KB)

2006 Mathematics Grade 7 Test
Book 1  (288 KB)
Book 2  (266 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (251 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (41 KB)

Mathematics Grade 7 Sample Test
Book 1  (736 KB)
Book 2  (265 KB)
Punch-Out Tools  (349 KB)
Answer Document  (224 KB)
Item Map & Answer Key  (78 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (189 KB)
Scoring Guide  (3.47 MB)

Translated Editions
Chinese
Haitian Creole
Korean
Russian
Spanish

Grade 8 Mathematics
2010 Mathematics Grade 8 Test
Book 1  (5.6 MB)
Book 2  (1.0 MB)
Book 3  (791 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (550 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (101 KB)

2009 Mathematics Grade 8 Test
Book 1  (193 KB)
Book 2  (128 KB)
Book 3  (137 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (1000 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (91 KB)

2008 Mathematics Grade 8 Test
Book 1  (691 KB)
Book 2  (343 KB)
Book 3  (421 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (715 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (49 KB)

2007 Mathematics Grade 8 Test
Book 1  (481 KB)
Book 2  (348 KB)
Book 3  (486 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (233 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (44 KB)

2006 Mathematics Grade 8 Test
Book 1  (304 KB)
Book 2  (225 KB)
Book 3  (231 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (251 KB)
Scoring Key & Item Map  (45 KB)

2005 Mathematics Grade 8 Test
Book 1  (1.32 MB)
Book 2  (890 KB)

Mathematics Grade 8 Sample Test
Book 1  (570 KB)
Book 2  (280 KB)
Book 3  (330 KB)
Punch-Out Tools  (349 KB)
Answer Document  (103 KB)
Item Map & Answer Key  (87 KB)
Teacher's Directions  (194 KB)
Scoring Guide  (5.09 MB)

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Beatles Brain Breaks: Fun Brain Breaks

Fun Music Brain Breaks |5 Minute Brain Breaks | ELA Reading Brain Breaks

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Raising STAAR Test Scores Test!

How to Raise Scores on the STAAR Reading, Math, and Science Test!

How do you raise or improve STAAR Reading, Math, Science Test scores FAST? Improving STAAR Reading, Math, and Science test scores fast is best accomplished by studying tier 2 and tier 3 academic test words. The STAAR test website provides a guild and explanation of STAAR testing and neglects the testing vocabulary in any real or helpful way. Math, Reading and Language Arts vocabulary are divided into individual content specific RIT levels. The tier 2 and 3 vocabulary is not directly or explicityly covered in the STAAR Standard but it is easy to find other resources to prepare for STAAR testing.  Academic Vocabulary list below are my favorite resources to prepare my daily lessons and curriculum.  The lists below are a good resource to start studying for the STAAR test in 2014-2015.

Tier 1 Basic words that commonly appear in spoken language. Because they are heard frequently in numerous contexts and with nonverbal communication, Tier 1 words rarely require explicit instruction.Examples of Tier 1 words are clock, baby, happy and walk.

Tier 2 High frequency words used by mature language users across several content areas. Because of their lack of redundancy in oral language, Tier 2 words present challenges to students who primarily meet them in print. Examples of Tier 2 words are obvious, complex, establish and verify.

Tier 3 Words that are not frequently used except in specific content areas or domains. Tier 3 words are central to building knowledge and conceptual understanding within the various academic domains and should be integral to instruction of content. Medical, legal, biology and mathematics terms are all examples of these words.

Reading Test Sample Problems.pdf
Language Test Sample Problems.pdf
Math Sample Problems.pdf
Science Sample Problems.pdf

Math GRADE 3
Sample Items Scoring Guide
Math GRADE 4
Sample Items Scoring Guide
Math GRADE 5
Sample Items Scoring Guide
GRADE 6
Sample Items Scoring Guide
GRADE 7
Sample Items Scoring Guide
GRADE 8
Sample Items Scoring Guide
GRADE 9
Sample Items Scoring Guide
GRADE 10
Sample Items Scoring Guide

Sample MAP math test question samples!
RIT Reference Chart for Mathematics: Sample Math Test question for all RIT levels

Tier 1 Basic words that commonly appear in spoken language. Because they are heard frequently in numerous contexts and with nonverbal communication, Tier 1 words rarely require explicit instruction.Examples of Tier 1 words are clock, baby, happy and walk.

Tier 2 High frequency words used by mature language users across several content areas. Because of their lack of redundancy in oral language, Tier 2 words present challenges to students who primarily meet them in print. Examples of Tier 2 words are obvious, complex, establish and verify.

Tier 3 Words that are not frequently used except in specific content areas or domains. Tier 3 words are central to building knowledge and conceptual understanding within the various academic domains and should be integral to instruction of content. Medical, legal, biology and mathematics terms are all examples of these words.

Links to PDF Academic Word List

Oklahoma Academic Vocabulary Suggested Words and Terms Marzano based list
School Speak Word List
The Tennessee Academic Vocabulary Project

Academic Tier 3 Reading Glossary
PDF
Word
Academic Tier 3 Mathematics Glossary
PDF
Word
Academic Tier 3 Writing Glossary
PDF
Word
Academic Tier 3 English Language Arts Glossary
PDF
Academic Tier 3 History / Social Studies Glossary
PDF
Academic Tier 3 Science Glossary (Glossary at the end of the PDF doc,)
PDF

NWEA Academic Vocabulary
NWEA Academic Vocabulary
NWEA Reading Test Questions
CST and CAHSEE Academic Vocabulary
ISAT Reading Vocabulary List (Word) doc

ISAT Language Usage Vocabulary List (Word)
ISAT Math Vocabulary List (Word)
Math Vocabulary Word Wall or Flash Cards :
CCSS Math Vocabulary Cards 4th Grade
4th Grade CCSS Vocabulary Word List
Vocabulary Cards 4th Grade A-L
Vocabulary Cards 4th Grade M-Z

CCSS Math Vocabulary Cards 5th Grade
5th Grade CCSS Vocabulary Word List
Vocabulary Cards 5th Grade A-L
Vocabulary Cards 5th Grade M-Z


CCSS Math Vocabulary Cards 6th Grade
6th Grade CCSS Vocabulary Word List
Vocabulary Cards 6th Grade A-L
Vocabulary Cards 6th Grade M-Z

CCSS Math Vocabulary Cards 7th Grade
7th Grade CCSS Vocabulary Word List
Vocabulary Cards 7th Grade A-M
Vocabulary Cards 7th Grade N thru Z

CCSS Math Vocabulary Cards 8th Grade
Secondary 1 CCSS Vocabulary Word List
Vocabulary Cards Secondary 1 A-L
Vocabulary Cards Secondary 1 M thru Z
Granite School District Math Vocabulary

Illustrated Everyday Math Grade Level Vocabulary Kindergarten Unit 1
Kindergarten Unit 2
Kindergarten Unit 3
Kindergarten Unit 4
Kindergarten Unit 5
Kindergarten Unit 6
Kindergarten Unit 7
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Exceeding, Meeting, or Passing CCSS ELA and Math Test!

Raising Scores on the Common Core Reading (ELA) and Math Test!

The quickest way to raise or improve Common Core Reading (ELA) and Math test scores is to study tier 2 and tier 3 academic vocabulary, The CCSS website provides a guild and explanation of RIT level testing vocabulary for Common Core areas. Math, Reading and Language Arts vocabulary are divided into individual RIT levels. The tier 2 and 3 vocabulary is not directly covered in the Common Core State Standard but it is easy to find other resources.  Academic Vocabulary list below are my favorite resources to prepare my daily lessons and curriculum.  The lists below are a good resource to start studying.

Common Core ELA Tier 3 Reading Vocabulary | Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Common Core Test Prep Vocabulary

Reading Test Sample Problems.pdf
Language Test Sample Problems.pdf
Math Sample Problems.pdf
Science Sample Problems.pdf

GRADE 3
Sample Items Scoring Guide
GRADE 4
Sample Items Scoring Guide
GRADE 5
Sample Items Scoring Guide
GRADE 6
Sample Items Scoring Guide
GRADE 7
Sample Items Scoring Guide
GRADE 8
Sample Items Scoring Guide
GRADE 9
Sample Items Scoring Guide
GRADE 10
Sample Items Scoring Guide

Sample MAP math test question samples!
RIT Reference Chart for Mathematics: Sample Math Test question for all RIT levels

Common Core State Standards: Focus on Tier 2 & Tier 3 Academic Vocabulary
The new Common Core State Standards for reading and English language arts are three standard deviations above many States passing cut scores (NCLB testing mandate). A (CCSS) white paper to publishers and curriculum developers states a greater focus on Tier 2 high frequency academic vocabulary is needed in the primary grades. Teachers will have a few years to learn and prepare before the new standards are in effect and part of high stakes testing. Preparing students is the proverbial fly in the ointment, meeting the challenge will be virtually impossible to reach in the time allotted. What next? Endless teacher in-service training? I have used variations of Tier 2 high frequency academic vocabulary plus the NWEA tier 3 academic content specific vocabulary for years, but I have never found a qualitative graded tier 2 list! You will find great tier 3 vocabulary list by frequency, grade level, and content but not tier 2 vocabulary by grade level.
I will bring more resources when I develop or find them.

Tier 1 Basic words that commonly appear in spoken language. Because they are heard frequently in numerous contexts and with nonverbal communication, Tier 1 words rarely require explicit instruction.Examples of Tier 1 words are clock, baby, happy and walk.

Tier 2 High frequency words used by mature language users across several content areas. Because of their lack of redundancy in oral language, Tier 2 words present challenges to students who primarily meet them in print. Examples of Tier 2 words are obvious, complex, establish and verify.

Tier 3 Words that are not frequently used except in specific content areas or domains. Tier 3 words are central to building knowledge and conceptual understanding within the various academic domains and should be integral to instruction of content. Medical, legal, biology and mathematics terms are all examples of these words.

Links to PDF Academic Word List

Oklahoma Academic Vocabulary Suggested Words and Terms Marzano based list
School Speak Word List
The Tennessee Academic Vocabulary Project

Academic Tier 3 Reading Glossary
PDF
Word
Academic Tier 3 Mathematics Glossary
PDF
Word
Academic Tier 3 Writing Glossary
PDF
Word
Academic Tier 3 English Language Arts Glossary
PDF
Academic Tier 3 History / Social Studies Glossary
PDF
Academic Tier 3 Science Glossary (Glossary at the end of the PDF doc,)
PDF

NWEA Academic Vocabulary
NWEA Academic Vocabulary
NWEA Reading Test Questions
CST and CAHSEE Academic Vocabulary
ISAT Reading Vocabulary List (Word) doc

ISAT Language Usage Vocabulary List (Word)
ISAT Math Vocabulary List (Word)
Math Vocabulary Word Wall or Flash Cards :
CCSS Math Vocabulary Cards 4th Grade
4th Grade CCSS Vocabulary Word List
Vocabulary Cards 4th Grade A-L
Vocabulary Cards 4th Grade M-Z

CCSS Math Vocabulary Cards 5th Grade
5th Grade CCSS Vocabulary Word List
Vocabulary Cards 5th Grade A-L
Vocabulary Cards 5th Grade M-Z


CCSS Math Vocabulary Cards 6th Grade
6th Grade CCSS Vocabulary Word List
Vocabulary Cards 6th Grade A-L
Vocabulary Cards 6th Grade M-Z

CCSS Math Vocabulary Cards 7th Grade
7th Grade CCSS Vocabulary Word List
Vocabulary Cards 7th Grade A-M
Vocabulary Cards 7th Grade N thru Z

CCSS Math Vocabulary Cards 8th Grade
Secondary 1 CCSS Vocabulary Word List
Vocabulary Cards Secondary 1 A-L
Vocabulary Cards Secondary 1 M thru Z
Granite School District Math Vocabulary

Illustrated Everyday Math Grade Level Vocabulary Kindergarten Unit 1
Kindergarten Unit 2
Kindergarten Unit 3
Kindergarten Unit 4
Kindergarten Unit 5
Kindergarten Unit 6
Kindergarten Unit 7
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