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EOG Preparation Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- When are the End-of-Grade exams?
- What math information does my child need to know?
- What are some test taking tips?
- Where can I find sample tests?
- What can I do as a parent or guardian?
- What is T-I-Q-P-N-check?
- What can we do the week of EOGs?
- Where can I get more information about the North Carolina EOGs?
When are the End-of-Grade exams? Grades 3-5 are scheduled to take the reading and math EOGs on May 12, 13,
and 14. There will be one day of reading assessment, one day of math
assessment with calculators, and one day of math assessment without
calculators. All tests begin right away in the morning.
What math information does my child need to know? MATH REVIEW INFORMATION � These are all things that we have worked on all
year � nothing new, all review! Oftentimes, however, we need a review.
EOG or not, this is important review for all 3rd graders!
� WORD PROBLEMS �
ALWAYS SHOW YOUR WORK
CIRCLE KEY WORDS, THEN look back at what you circled!
PULL THE INFORMATION OUT OF THE PARAGRAPH � write it on your scratch
paper
DRAW A PICTURE
DOES MY ANSWER MAKE SENSE?
DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ADDITION/SUBTRACTION/MULT/.DIV
KEY WORDS: See attached key words page
LIGHTLY CROSS out items as you count them, don�t rely on pencil tips
or finger tips!
� Odd numbers END IN 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
� Even numbers END IN 2, 4, 6, 8, 0
� Rounding: ROUND FIRST, THEN solve the problem. (A common mistake
is to add or subtract, then round the answer.)
� Value �VS- Place Value � The value is how much the digit is worth;
the place value is the value of the PLACE it is in. Example: 245, the
value
of the underlined digit is 40, the place value is tens
� Patterns � write down the rule, can�t emphasize enough � write/draw
out the rest of the pattern!
� Money � need to be able to count money AND figure change
� Time � need to be able to read both kinds of clocks AND calculate
elapsed time (how much time passed from 8:15 am to 4:45 pm?) Show your work.
� Expanded form � Stack your numbers to check
4 0 0, 0 0 0
2 0,0 0 0
+ 5 0 0
7 0
__________8___
� Standard Form --------------------------------------------
= 4 2 0, 5 7 8
� Word form = four hundred twenty thousand, five hundred seventy eight
(no �and�)
� Multiplication and division
� Subtraction with and without regrouping. I can�t say this enough �
1) always stack it, do not subtract side by side 2) Check your subtraction
by adding � every time!
343 222
- 121 +121
222 343
� Graphs, charts, tables � CAN�T FOOL ME, I�M LOOKING AT THE KEY!
Write the totals right on the chart or graph (if the bar on the
graph goes to up to 64, then write �64� on the graph) Pay very
close
attention to what the question is asking.
� Algebra/unknown numbers � �Plug it in� � plug in the number that you
think represents the missing number � see if the equation makes
sense. Also, whenever you have an equal sign with equations on one or both
sides: SOLVE WHAT YOU KNOW. (Really solve it, write is down). Then plug in
unknown
numbers until it balances on both sides.
� Probability � If they are asking for COMBINATIONS, then you must
make
a TREE MAP
If they are asking for ORDER, then you must make a TABLE
MEASUREMENT
� Ask your child to �slam down� everything s/he knows about
measurement; see how much of the following s/he is able to put on paper.
� MUST be able to draw the temperature hand BY MEMORY
After drawing the hand, look at the hand and find the temperature in
question
� MUST be able to draw a gallon kingdom BY MEMORY
After drawing the kingdom, look at it to find the measurement in question
� MEMORIZE YOUR MEASUREMENTS:
CAPACITY: (How much something holds)
Customary: See gallon kingdom
Metric: Liter � � a large soda bottle
Milliliter � a small puddle in your hand (1000 milliliters in a
liter)
LENGTH: (How long something is)
� Metric: Centimeter - width of your pinkie (100 centimeters in a
meter)
Decimeter � width of palm of hand (10 decimeters in a meter)
Meter � about the size of baseball bat
Kilometer � how far you can walk in 10 minutes (1000 meters)
- Customary: Inch � length of knuckle to knuckle
Foot � length of your paper (12 inches)
Yard � About the size of a baseball bat (3 feet, 36
inches)
Mile � How far you can walk in 20 minutes (5,280
feet)
WEIGHT: (How heavy something is)
� Customary: Pound � weight of loaf of bread
Ounce � weight of piece of bread
MASS: (How heavy something is)
� Metric: Gram � weight of a paper clip
Kilogram � weight of a textbook/dictionary (1000 grams)
TIME:
� 60 minutes in an hour
� 24 hours in a day
� 7 days in a week
� About 4 weeks in a month
� 52 weeks in a year
� 365 days in a year
� About 30 days in a month
� A half hour has 30 minutes
� A quarter hour has 15 minutes (quarter to is 15 min. before hour,
quarter after is 15 minutes after the hour)
� Long hand = minutes (it�s a long word)
� Short hand = hour (it�s a short word)
Use your pencil to mark on calendars and clocks.
� When converting measurements (example � kilograms to grams, inches
to
yards) you have to make a T table.
� Word origins will help you:
Kilo = thousand
Cent = 100
Dec = 10
Oct = 8
Hex = 6
Pent = 5
Quad = 4
Tri = 3
� FRACTIONS: Will need to know how to compare fractions and make
equivalent fractions � cross check. Will need to know how to add and
subtract fractions (�like, like, like,�)
Will need to recognize and name fractions, improper fractions, and mixed
numbers in a diagram. First rule of fractions � parts must be equal.
� GEOMETRY:
EVERY time you are asked about the size of an angle � put the corner
of your paper into that angle. If it matches perfectly = right angle. If
the angle is smaller than your paper = cute little acute angle. If the
angle
is bigger than the paper corner = big tuba obtuse.
Need to know parallel lines, intersecting, perpendicular, not
perpendicular
Remember word origins for # of sides and angles
Congruent figures are the same shape AND same size.
Similar figures are the same shape, but can be different sizes
Plane figures are flat, solid figures are 3-D
Will need to identify number of sides, edges and vertices in a solid figure
PERIMETER � how far around the outside � ADD up all the sides (we
write the word �perimeter� like a little fence around the figure.) LENGTH
UNITS
AREA � how much inside � LENGTH x WIDTH (we write the word �area� in
big letters that fill the inside of the figure, think carpet) SQUARE UNITS
VOLUME � for solid figures � L x W x H. (We turn up the �volume� of
the CD player so it fills the whole room) CUBIC UNITS
Slide = slide the figure, flip = flip the figure (like flipping the
page of a book),
turn = put the tip of your pencil on the corner and spin the figure
SYMMETRY � Trace the figure, fold it. The folded sides have to
match
exactly. Each fold = a line of symmetry
SEE tree map for identifying plane figures and triangles
� Points on a Grid � Remember how an airplane takes off � it goes
across the runway, then up.
An ordered pair like this (4, 5) goes across the bottom of the graph (4
spaces), then up (5 spaces). When testing, they should mark and label the
points on their grid.
What are some test taking tips? Test Tips!
#1 Don�t fret, don�t stress out! You are ready for this. Do your best.
Use your strategies. Show what you know
Math:
Understand the question � pay attention to key words.
Show your work, show your work, show your work, show your work, show
your work, show your work
Write in the test book, underline, and mark it in any way that makes
things clearer. Also use scratch paper
Underline key words in the problem (more, greater, each�)
DRAW A PICTURE (even on the calculator active test)
Make a table
Find and write down the pattern � the entire pattern
Pull the facts out of the question and write them down as you read
Always check subtraction by adding. Check division by multiplying
Slam down everything you know about measurement right away
Can�t fool me, I�m looking at the key!
Does my answer make sense??
Show your work, show your work, show your work, show your work, show
your work, show your work
Reading:
Understand the question � pay attention to key words
Read titles, italics, headings, captions � ALL parts of the passage
Write in the test book, underline, and mark it in any way that makes
things clearer.
Go back into the passage and underline answers and clues to answers,
write question numbers in the passage.
Underline key words in the passage
Plug in your vocabulary choices, does it make sense?
Use clues from the passage. They�re not looking for your opinion;
they�re looking for an answer based on the passage information.
Again � no trusting your memory � go back and look
More tips!
Read each question carefully. Think about what every word means. Make sure
that you know what the question is asking. If I were to answer with a
complete sentence, how would I start my sentence? (Example: What is the
main idea of the passage? The main idea is ________)
Multiple Choice
Read ALL the choices. Read them ALL CAREFULLY. Mark out any part
of
the answer that makes it wrong. Find key words there too.
Narrow your choices by crossing out the answers you know are wrong.
Focus on the choices you have left. Remember, there is often a
good
answer, but there is ALWAYS BEST answer. You want the BEST answer.
If you are becoming frustrated with a question, you can skip the
question and come back to it later. Just circle the question number in your
book and leave that one blank on your bubble sheet. COME BACK to it later.
Always put down an answer. NEVER leave one blank. After you have
used good test taking strategies, a guess might be right.
NO ONE �FINISHES� EARLY. No one finishes early because you should
be
proofreading and checking your answers, solving by another method, drawing a
picture, looking back in the story. USE TIME WISELY TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT
YOU
HAVE DONE YOUR BEST.
Where can I find sample tests? Practice tests can be found online:
http://edinformatics.com/testing/testing.htm Scroll down the page, then
click on any of these states � Alaska, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia. You are looking
for �released tests�, �released test items�, �sample test items�, or �test
banks�. Stress using the strategies from the attached tips.
What can I do as a parent or guardian? 1) Continue to support and encourage your child
2) Continue to communicate high expectations (for learning, for paying
attention, for behavior and for attendance) and continue to express
confidence in your child�s ability to succeed.
3) Continue to monitor homework, asking your child to explain math and
reading answers to you � WHY is that a good answer??
4) Go over the math review information on this page. Even though we
have learned all these concepts this year, there are many concepts to review
and many things to memorize. Quiz your child on these items. If you take
the time to do this, they will feel better prepared and more confident.
5) Encourage use of the �test taking strategies� on this page. Look
for
use of those strategies in your child�s tests and assignments.
6) Go over returned tests with your child. Focus on the incorrect
answers � where did you find your answer, how did you show your work,
explain
why you chose that answer. Look for the 8 x 14 reading assessments. They
are very similar to the EOG reading tests. Please note your child�s use/non-
use of strategies, attention to detail, and strengths/weaknesses.
7) ABOVE ALL, model calmness, confidence, thoughtfulness. Students
will
take their test taking cues and attitudes from us.
What is T-I-Q-P-N-check? We use a strategy known as T-I-Q-P-N-check.
T � read the title
I � read the italics, information, bold print, captions, and instructions
Q � read the questions (yes, before you read the passage)
P � now, go back and read the passage
N � narrow down your multiple choice answers (choose the BEST answer)
Check � check back in the passage, check your answers, be sure nothing is
left blank.
What can we do the week of EOGs? Make sure your child has a good night�s sleep the night before each
of the tests. In fact, keeping a normal, early to bed schedule all weekend
would be ideal!
Make sure your child has a good breakfast each morning of the
tests.
Our brains and our bodies need fuel in order to function at their top
condition.
Remind your student to use the strategies taught in class. Assure
your child that everything on the test has already been taught to him/her
(there won�t be any surprises!).
Encourage your child. Express your high expectations as well as
your
confidence in your child�s ability. Again, children take their cues and
attitudes from us. Remain calm, reassuring, and positive :)
Be on time for school during testing days. Tardiness is stressful
for a child and may require extra testing dates for him or her. Avoid
absences if at all possible. Missed tests will have to be made up on
alternate dates.
Where can I get more information about the North Carolina EOGs? Go to:
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability
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