Smarter Balanced Grade 4

by Barron's Educational Series, JoAnn Robichaud M.Ed., Susan Tozier CAGS M.Ed.

Overview

This series of books introduces students to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), a series of next-generation assessment tests based on the Common Core Standards. Given in the Spring, the SBAC aims to measure student learning as well as critical thinking skills developed during the school year. These fair and reliable standards prepare students for 21st Century learning, including the use of computers on test day. Each grade-specific book features:

• Two full-length practice tests (one in ELA and one in Math)
• An overview of the tests, including the computerized format of the exams
• Clear explanations of what is expected on both tests, including: reading, comprehending, and analyzing fiction and nonfiction; developing understanding and fluency in math; answering multiple-choice questions and solving multi-part tasks that require both selective answering and short written responses; showing your evidence; responding to technology-enhanced tasks; and more
• All questions thoroughly answered and explained
• Practice exercises that cover the different types of SBAC questions
• Helpful test-taking tips and strategies throughout

It’s the perfect way to help students reach their highest potential on the grade-specific SBAC tests.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781438009223
Publisher:	Barrons Educational Services
Publication date:	11/01/2016
Series:	Barron's Test Prep
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	9 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Purpose and Organization of This Guide 1

Chapter 2 An Introduction to the Smarter Balanced Assessments 3

What Are the Smarter Balanced Assessments? 3

How and When Are the Smarter Balanced Assessments Given? 4

How Can You Prepare? 6

How Can Parents Help Prepare and Support Their Child? 7

What If My Child Has Special Needs? 8

Part 1 English Language Arts

Chapter 3 What Every Fourth Grader Needs to Know About English Language Arts 11

Overview 11

Phonics and Word Recognition 12

Fluency 16

Types of Texts 16

Literature 18

Informational Text 22

Writing 25

Producing Writing 32

The Writing Process 33

Researching 35

Chapter 4 Preparing for the Computer-Adaptive Test 37

Overview 37

Guided Practice 38

Chapter 5 Preparing for the Performance Task 51

Overview 51

Guided Practice 54

Chapter 6 English Language Arts Practice Test 59

Computer-Adaptive Test 59

Performance Task 78

Chapter 7 English Language Arts Answers Explained 91

Part 2 Math

Chapter 8 What Every Fourth Grader Needs to Know About Math 125

Three Instructional Critical Areas 125

Explanatory Materials/Methods and Key Vocabulary for Each Critical Area 126

Common Core Domains and Mathematical Practices 143

Chapter 9 Preparing for the Computer- Adaptive Test 145

Overview 145

Guided Practice 150

Chapter 10 Preparing for the Performance Task 155

Overview 155

Guided Practice 156

Chapter 11 Math Practice Test 161

Computer-Adaptive Test 161

Performance Task

Chapter 12 Math Answers Explained 185

Appendix A Common Core Standards 205

Appendix B Standards for Mathematical Practice 221

Index 227