The New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge September 2012 Score Interpretation Manual Grades 3 to 8 which is applicable to all the parents students and private tutors at all three Math Genie abacus math for kids schools in New Jersey in the United States of America, continues on to state the following, quote “It is important to note that the clusters are not additive that is, one cannot sum the total points possible for each cluster to derive the total number of points possible on the test as a whole. The degree to which clusters overlap or are mutually exclusive varies by content area. In Language Arts Literacy, there are two distinct content clusters; the total possible points in each of these sums to the total number of points on the test. Writing and reading. Within each content cluster, items are further divided into two categories, as described earlier in this manual. Reading passages can be classified as either Working with Text or Analyzing Text. Writing tasks can be Expository, Speculative, Explanatory, or Persuasive, depending on the grade. In Mathematics, there are four distinct content clusters; the total points possible in each of these sums to the total number of points on the test. Number and Numerical Operations. Geometry and Measurement. Patterns and Algebra. Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics. Some items, however, are also categorized as Problem Solving; the raw score means for this group of items is provided as well. In Science, there are three distinct content clusters; the total points possible in each of these sums to the total number of points on the test. Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science. In addition, items are separated into two different skill categories, the total points for which also sum to the total number of points on the test: Knowledge and Application. Part IV is frequently asked questions and answers (faq). Q: How are the tests designed in the first place? A: The process begins with the development of test questions that are aligned to curriculum content standards down to the levels of strand and cumulative performance indicator (CPI). These questions must pass several rounds of review and subsequent field testing. Through field testing, statistics are generated and test questions are again reviewed to ensure that they relate appropriately to other test questions, are at acceptable difficulty levels, and are not systematically biased with respect to gender or major ethnic group. Throughout all reviews, New Jersey teacher committees are involved, and their approval is required for any question to be used on the NJ ASK” end quote. Visit Math For Kids Problems Abacus Lessons Everyday Cool Games Private Tutors to contact Math Genie and enroll your child to improve their math ability. To learn more about math for kids provided by Math Genie in South Plainfield and East Brunswick New Jersey USA visit this link Math For Kids Problems Abacus Lessons Everyday Cool Games Private Tutors.
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