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iLEAP/LEAP NIGHTiLEAP/LEAP NIGHT
Monday, March 10, 2014Monday, March 10, 2014
WelcomeWelcome I hope you receive valuable I hope you receive valuable
information tonight that will help information tonight that will help your child do the very best he or your child do the very best he or she can on the Social Studies she can on the Social Studies section of the section of the iiLEAP or LEAP LEAP or LEAP test.test.
Purpose of iLEAP Night:Purpose of iLEAP Night:
Break Down of TestBreak Down of Test Types of QuestionsTypes of Questions DatesDates How We are Preparing StudentsHow We are Preparing Students How Parents Can PrepareHow Parents Can Prepare ResourcesResources
Social Studies 7Social Studies 7thth Grade Grade The Social Studies test is a criterion-The Social Studies test is a criterion-
reference test that includes items reference test that includes items based entirely on Louisiana’s social based entirely on Louisiana’s social studies content standards.studies content standards.
The test has forty (40) multiple-The test has forty (40) multiple-choice items of an interrogatory stem choice items of an interrogatory stem of four answer options. These items of four answer options. These items assess knowledge, conceptual assess knowledge, conceptual understanding, and application of understanding, and application of skills presented in the GLEs.skills presented in the GLEs.
The Social Studies test is The Social Studies test is untimeduntimed. . 60 minutes is the suggested time 60 minutes is the suggested time allowed.allowed.
The Social Studies test is a criterion-The Social Studies test is a criterion-reference test that includes items reference test that includes items based entirely on Louisiana’s social based entirely on Louisiana’s social studies content standards.studies content standards.
The test has forty (40) multiple-The test has forty (40) multiple-choice items of an interrogatory stem choice items of an interrogatory stem of four answer options. These items of four answer options. These items assess knowledge, conceptual assess knowledge, conceptual understanding, and application of understanding, and application of skills presented in the GLEs.skills presented in the GLEs.
The Social Studies test is The Social Studies test is untimeduntimed. . 60 minutes is the suggested time 60 minutes is the suggested time allowed.allowed.
Social Studies 7Social Studies 7thth Grade Task Grade Task The students will have 4 documents The students will have 4 documents
to analyze. to analyze. They will have to answer 4 multiple-They will have to answer 4 multiple-
choice questions relating to the choice questions relating to the documents. (1 Point Each)documents. (1 Point Each)
They students will have to write a They students will have to write a multi-paragraph essay to answer a multi-paragraph essay to answer a question.question.
They must cite evidence from the They must cite evidence from the documents in their essays. documents in their essays.
This will be worth 4 points This will be worth 4 points They will have estimated time of 45 They will have estimated time of 45
minutes to complete the task. minutes to complete the task.
The students will have 4 documents The students will have 4 documents to analyze. to analyze.
They will have to answer 4 multiple-They will have to answer 4 multiple-choice questions relating to the choice questions relating to the documents. (1 Point Each)documents. (1 Point Each)
They students will have to write a They students will have to write a multi-paragraph essay to answer a multi-paragraph essay to answer a question.question.
They must cite evidence from the They must cite evidence from the documents in their essays. documents in their essays.
This will be worth 4 points This will be worth 4 points They will have estimated time of 45 They will have estimated time of 45
minutes to complete the task. minutes to complete the task.
77thth Grade Social Studies Task Grade Social Studies Task
Task (Document Based Questions)
A. The students will be given 4 documents to analyze. Then they will be given 4 multiple choice questions to answer pertaining to the documents.(1 Point Each)
B. The students will be asked to write a multi- paragraph essay based on a question. They must be able to cite information from the documents. (4 Points)
Social Studies Test Specifications for 7Social Studies Test Specifications for 7thth Grade Grade
CatCategory/Strand Number of Items
Percent of Total Points
Geography: A. Places and RegionsB. Physical and Human SystemsC. Environment and Society
6 15
Civics:A.Structure and Purpose of GovernmentB. Foundations of American Political SystemC. International RelationshipsD. Roles of Citizens
20 50
History:A.Historical Thinking SkillsB.United States History
14 35
Total 40 100
Levels of Achievement 7Levels of Achievement 7thth Grade Grade
Level Scaled Score Percentage
Advanced 404 – 500 75 - 100
Mastery 350 – 403 67 – 74
Basic 297 – 349 58 – 66
Approaching Basic
263 – 296 52 – 57
Unsatisfactory 100 – 262 Below 51
Dates 7Dates 7thth Grade Grade Monday, April 7, 2014 Monday, April 7, 2014 – Math– Math
Tuesday, April 8, 2014Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - ELA Writing - ELA Writing and Researchand Research
Wednesday, April 9, 2014Wednesday, April 9, 2014 – –
ELA Reading and Responding and ELA Reading and Responding and Science Multiple ChoiceScience Multiple Choice
Thursday, April 10, 2014 – Thursday, April 10, 2014 – Science Science Task and Social StudiesTask and Social Studies
Social Studies 8Social Studies 8thth Grade Grade The Social Studies test is a criterion-The Social Studies test is a criterion-
reference test that includes items reference test that includes items based entirely on Louisiana’s social based entirely on Louisiana’s social studies content standards.studies content standards.
The test has sixty (60) multiple-The test has sixty (60) multiple-choice items of an interrogatory stem choice items of an interrogatory stem of four answer options. These items of four answer options. These items assess knowledge, conceptual assess knowledge, conceptual understanding, and application of understanding, and application of skills presented in the GLEs.skills presented in the GLEs.
The Social Studies test is The Social Studies test is untimeduntimed. . 170 minutes is the suggested time 170 minutes is the suggested time allowed.allowed.
The Social Studies test is a criterion-The Social Studies test is a criterion-reference test that includes items reference test that includes items based entirely on Louisiana’s social based entirely on Louisiana’s social studies content standards.studies content standards.
The test has sixty (60) multiple-The test has sixty (60) multiple-choice items of an interrogatory stem choice items of an interrogatory stem of four answer options. These items of four answer options. These items assess knowledge, conceptual assess knowledge, conceptual understanding, and application of understanding, and application of skills presented in the GLEs.skills presented in the GLEs.
The Social Studies test is The Social Studies test is untimeduntimed. . 170 minutes is the suggested time 170 minutes is the suggested time allowed.allowed.
Social Studies 8Social Studies 8thth Grade Constructive Response Grade Constructive Response
Students will have to analyze Students will have to analyze illustration, passage, or document.illustration, passage, or document.
They will have to write short answers They will have to write short answers (1 – 3 sentences) to answer the (1 – 3 sentences) to answer the question given.question given.
Each constructive response will have Each constructive response will have 4 sections and will be worth 4 points. 4 sections and will be worth 4 points.
Students will have to analyze Students will have to analyze illustration, passage, or document.illustration, passage, or document.
They will have to write short answers They will have to write short answers (1 – 3 sentences) to answer the (1 – 3 sentences) to answer the question given.question given.
Each constructive response will have Each constructive response will have 4 sections and will be worth 4 points. 4 sections and will be worth 4 points.
Social Studies 8Social Studies 8thth Grade Task Grade Task The students will have 4 documents The students will have 4 documents
to analyze. to analyze. They will have to answer 4 multiple-They will have to answer 4 multiple-
choice questions relating to the choice questions relating to the documents. (1 Point Each)documents. (1 Point Each)
They students will have to write a They students will have to write a multi-paragraph essay to answer a multi-paragraph essay to answer a question.question.
They must cite evidence from the They must cite evidence from the documents in their essays. documents in their essays.
This will be worth 4 points This will be worth 4 points They will have estimated time of 45 They will have estimated time of 45
minutes to complete the task. minutes to complete the task.
The students will have 4 documents The students will have 4 documents to analyze. to analyze.
They will have to answer 4 multiple-They will have to answer 4 multiple-choice questions relating to the choice questions relating to the documents. (1 Point Each)documents. (1 Point Each)
They students will have to write a They students will have to write a multi-paragraph essay to answer a multi-paragraph essay to answer a question.question.
They must cite evidence from the They must cite evidence from the documents in their essays. documents in their essays.
This will be worth 4 points This will be worth 4 points They will have estimated time of 45 They will have estimated time of 45
minutes to complete the task. minutes to complete the task.
Social Studies 8Social Studies 8thth Test Structure Test Structure
Sessions # of Items # of Points Suggested Time
Multiple Choice
30 30 45 minutes
Multiple Choice
30 30 45 minutes
Constructive Response
2 8(4 points each)
30 minutes
Task 4 multiple choice1 extended response
8multiple choice
(1 point each)Extended response
(4 points)50 minutes
Test Specifications for Social Studies 8Test Specifications for Social Studies 8thth Grade Grade
CatCategory/Strand Number of Items
Percent of Total Points
Geography: A. Places and RegionsB. Physical and Human SystemsC. Environment and Society
15 25
Civics:A. Structure and Purpose of GovernmentB. Foundations of American Political SystemC. International RelationshipsD. Roles of Citizens
12 20
Economics:A. Fundamental Economic ConceptsB. Individuals, Households, Business, and GovernmentsC. The Economy as a Whole
9 15
History:A.Historical Thinking SkillsB.United States HistoryC.World HistoryD.Louisiana History
24 40
Total 60 100
Levels of Achievement 8Levels of Achievement 8thth Grade Grade
Level Scaled Score Percentage
Advanced 404 – 500 81 – 100
Mastery 350 – 403 70 – 80
Basic 297 – 349 60 – 69
Approaching Basic
263 – 296 52 – 59
Unsatisfactory 100 – 262 Below 51
Dates 8Dates 8thth Grade Grade Tuesday, March 18, 2013Tuesday, March 18, 2013
Writing for ELA and Constructive Writing for ELA and Constructive Response for MathResponse for Math
Monday, April 7, 2014 Monday, April 7, 2014 – – ELA (Reading and ELA (Reading and Responding, Research and Language)Responding, Research and Language)
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - Math- Math
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Wednesday, April 9, 2014 – Science– Science
Thursday, April 10, 2014 Thursday, April 10, 2014 – Social Studies– Social Studies
How We Are Preparing How We Are Preparing Students:Students:
WAC (Writing Across the WAC (Writing Across the Curriculum)Curriculum)
DBQ (Document Based DBQ (Document Based Questions)Questions)
Stations (Student Centered)Stations (Student Centered) Smart Board activitiesSmart Board activities Louisiana PassLouisiana Pass Daily Bell RingersDaily Bell Ringers Quiz BowlQuiz Bowl
How Parents Can PrepareHow Parents Can Prepare
Review Materials DailyReview Materials Daily
Well RestedWell Rested
Healthy BreakfastHealthy Breakfast
Be on TimeBe on Time
Calm MorningsCalm Mornings
Websites:Websites:
http://mrnussbaum.com/history/ http://playinghistory.orghttp://www.neok12.com/ / http://www.history.org/kids/games/http://www.history.org/kids/games/http://www.havefunwithhistory.com/http://www.havefunwithhistory.com/activities/activities/http://www.eduplace.com/kids/http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g5s_u5/maps/g5s_u5/www.louisianapass.org www.louisianapass.org