Nj Ask Mathematics

by Brice, J.

• ISBN13: 9780738608150
• ISBN10: 0738608157
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-15
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

Is Your Third Grader Ready for the NJ ASK? REA'sReady, Set, Go!NJ ASK Grade 3 Mathematics Test Prep Gets New Jersey Students Ready for the Mathematics Exam! REA'sReady, Set, Go! NJ ASK Grade 3 Mathematics test preptakes the confusion out of math and helps third graders succeed on the NJ ASK! All third grade students in New Jersey are required to pass the NJ ASK (Assessment of Skills and Knowledge) Grade 3 Mathematics assessment test. This revised edition of our popular test prep is fully aligned with the core curriculum standards of the New Jersey Department of Education and gives third graders all the information they need to succeed on this important high-stakes exam. What makes REA's test preps different? For starters, students will actually like using them. Here's why: Math is explained in simple language, in an easy-to-follow style The test prep allows students to learn at their own pace and master the subject Student-friendly lessons break down the material into the basics Each lesson is fully devoted to a key math concept and includes many step-by-step examples Paced instruction with drills and quizzes reinforces learning Color icons throughout the book highlight important questions and study tips The book includes two full-length practice tests with detailed explanations of answers that allow students to test their knowledge and focus on areas in need of improvement Test-taking tips and strategies give students added confidence and ease anxiety before the exam When students apply the skills they've mastered in this test prep, they can do better in class, raise their grades, and score higher on the NJ ASK. Math topics covered include: Working with Numbers Lines & Shapes Estimation Measuring Data Analysis & Probability and more! Whether used in a classroom, for home or self study, or with a tutor, this test prep gets studentsreadyfor the important NJ ASK 3 Mathematics exam,setto take on new challenges, and helps themgoforward in their studies!

Table of Contents

About Rea

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Welcome to an Educational Adventure

What is the NJ ASK?

When is the NJ ASK given?

What is the format of the NJ ASK?

Understanding the NJ ASK and This Book

Where can I obtain more information About the NJ ASK?

Test Accommodations and Special Situations

Tips for Test Taking

Format and Scoring of the NJ ASK Mathematics

Core Curriculum Content Standards in Mathematics

Kinds of Numbers

Even and Odd Numbers

Even and Odd Numbers

Whole Numbers

Place Value

Whole Numbers and Place Value

Fractions

Fractions

Comparing Fraction Sizes

Decimals

Decimals

End-of-Chapter Practice Problems

Working with Numbers

Adding and Subtracting Numbers

Adding and Subtracting Numbers

Multiplying and Dividing Numbers

Multiplying and Dividing Numbers

Counting Money

Counting Money

End-of-Chapter Practice Problems

Estimation

Rounding

Estimating Addition

Estimating Addition

Estimating Subtraction

Estimating Subtraction

Estimating Multiplication

Estimating Multiplication

Estimating Division

Estimating Division

End-of-Chapter Practice Problems

All About Lines and Shapes

Lines

Lines

Two-Dimensional Shapes

Two-Dimensional Shapes

Three-Dimensional Shapes

Three-Dimensional Shapes

Lines of Symmetry

Lines of Symmetry

Congruent Shapes

Congruent Shapes

End-of-Chapter Practice Problems

More About Shapes

Moving Shapes

Moving Shapes

Coordinate Grids

Coordinate Grids

End-of-Chapter Practice Problems

Measuring

Units of Measurement

Length

Metric Units for Length

Units of Measurement

Weight

Metric Units for Weight

Weight

Capacity

Capacity

Perimeter

Area

Perimeter and Area

End-of-Chapter Practice Problems

Understanding Patterns

Patterns

Patterns

Function Machine

Input/Output Tables and T-Charts

Open Sentences

Open Sentences

Number Sentences

Number Sentences

Multiplication Rules

Multiplication Rules

End-of-Chapter Practice Problems

Data Analysis and Probability

Using Data

Bar Graphs

Pictographs

Bar Graphs

Probability

Probability

End-of-Chapter Practice

More About Analyzing Data

Venn Diagrams

Tree Diagrams

Venn Diagrams and Tree Diagrams

Combinations

Combinations

End-of-Chapter Practice Problems

Practice Test 1

Practice Test 2

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Excerpts

Introduction

Welcome to an Educational Adventure

The New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge, or NJ ASK, is the
Garden State’s answer to the federal No Child Left Behind Act, which
requires that states use standards-based testing to ensure that students are
picking up the skills and knowledge necessary for academic success.

 

We at REA believe that a friendly, hands-on introduction and preparation
for the test are keys to creating a successful testing experience. REA’s NJ ASK
books offer these key features:

Clearly identified book activities
Contextual illustrations
Easy-to-follow lessons
Step-by-step examples
Tips for solving problems tailored for the proper grade level
Exercises to sharpen skills
Real practice

 

Below is helpful information for students, parents, and teachers concerning
the NJ ASK and test taking in general. Organized practice is itself a prime
skill for young students to master, because it will help set the tone for
success long into the future as their educational adventure continues. It is
REA’s sincere hope that this book—by providing relevant, standards-based
practice—can become an integral part of that adventure.

 

What is the NJ ASK?
The New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge is a standards-based
assessment used in New Jersey’s public schools. Performance on the NJ ASK
test equates not with the grades students receive for teacher-assigned work
but rather with proficiency measures pegged to how well students are
acquiring the knowledge and skills outlined in the state’s Core Curriculum
Content Standards. Those proficiency measures fall into three broad
categories, or bands: “partially proficient,” “proficient,” and “advanced
proficient.”

 

When is the NJ ASK given?
The test is administered in early spring. Grade 3 students take the NJ ASK
Mathematics on two days. Testing on Day One is 63 minutes; on day two
testing is 68 minutes. This does not include time to distribute materials, read
directions, and take breaks.

 

What is the format of the NJ ASK?
With multiple choice, students are asked to choose the correct answer out of
four. With open-ended questions, children answer with written responses in
their own words.

Understanding the NJ ASK and This Book

Students:
This book was specially written and designed to make test practice easy
and fruitful for you. Our practice tests are very much like the actual NJ ASK
tests, and our review is filled with illustrations, drills, exercises, and practice
questions to help you become familiar with the testing environment and to
retain information about key topics.

 

 

Parents:
The NJ ASK and other state assessment tests are designed to give you
and the school information about how well your children are achieving
in the areas required by New Jersey’s Core Curriculum Content Standards.
These standards describe what students should know at the end of certain
grades. This book helps your children to review and prepare effectively and
positively for the NJ ASK Mathematics.

 

Teachers:
When you introduce your students to the test-taking environment and the
demands of the NJ ASK tests, you can use our authoritative book in your
classroom for planned, guided instruction and practice testing. Effective
preparation means better test scores!

 

Where can I obtain more information about the NJ ASK?
For more information about the NJ ASK, contact the state Department of
Education or Measurement Inc.:
www.state.nj.us/education/assessment
www.measinc.com/njask

Offi ce of Evaluation and Assessment
Telephone: [phone]
Mailing address:
New Jersey Department of Education
PO Box 500
Trenton, NJ 08625-0500

For more information on the National Assessment of Educational Process:
(NAEP) Mathematics Frameworks:
http://nagb.org/publications/frameworks.htm

Test Accommodations and Special Situations
Every effort is made to provide a level playing field for students with
disabilities who are taking the NJ ASK. Most students with educational
disabilities and most students whose English language skills are limited
take the standard NJ ASK. Students with disabilities will be working toward
achieving the standards at whatever level is appropriate for them. Supports
such as large-print type are available for students who have a current
Individualized Education Program (IEP) or who have plans required under
Section 504 or who use these supports and accommodations during other
classroom testing.

If the IEP team decides that a student will not take the NJ ASK in Language
Arts Literacy, Mathematics, and/or Science, the child will take the Alternate
Proficiency Assessment (APA).