Welcome
to
LEAP Parent Night
Harold Keller Elementary
January 16, 2014
LEAP
• Given in grades 4, 8, 10, and 11
• High stakes test- Students must pass
(according to state standards) to be
considered for promotion.
• Written Response
• Short Answer
• Multiple Choice
• Not Timed
LEAP 21 Achievement Levels
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Advanced: Student has demonstrated superior
performance. (ELA 82%, Math 84%)
Mastery: Student has demonstrated competency
over challenging subject matter and is well prepared
for the next level of schooling. (ELA 71%, Math 74%)
Basic: Student has demonstrated only the
fundamental knowledge and skills needed for the
next level of schooling. (ELA 60%, Math 63%)
Approaching Basic: Student only partially
demonstrated the fundamental knowledge and skills
needed for the next level for schooling. (ELA 53%,
Math 56%)
Unsatisfactory: Student has not demonstrated the
fundamental knowledge and skills needed for the
next level of schooling.
Writing and Math Constructed Response:
March 18, 2014
LEAP Spring Test: April 7th-10th
Grade 4 Promotion Standards
 Pass academically- On
level in reading and math
with a minimum D
average and pass two
other subjects
 Attendance
 Basic/Basic combination
in LEAP 21 English
Language Arts &
Mathematics tests
Did Not Meet Promotion
Standards
Summer School and Retest
Mandatory for waivers or appeals
Did Not Meet
Promotion
Standards
Meets
Promotion
Standards
Student Repeats
4th Grade
Student
Promoted to
5th Grade
English Language Arts
Phase I - Writing (March 18th):
 Composition (100 – 150 words) –Responding to 1-2 given passages
 Proofreading - 8 Multiple Choice Items
Phase II - Reading and Responding (April 7th):
 4 reading selections (fiction, nonfiction, and poetry)
 20 Multiple Choice Items
 8 Short Answer Items
Phase II - Information Resources (April 7th):
 4-6 References
(articles, parts of a book, visual aids, computer information)
 5 Multiple Choice Items
 2 Short Answer Items
Mathematics
Phase I - (March 18th)
• 3 Constructed Response Items
(Calculator)
Phase II - (April 8th)
• Multiple Choice
36 Word Problems (Non-calculator)
24 Word Problems (Calculator)
Science
Phase II – April 9th
Part A: 40 Multiple Choice Items
4 Short Answer Items
Part B: Comprehensive Scientific Task
(3 Short Answer Items & 1 Essay)
Social Studies
Phase II – April 10th
Part A: 25 Multiple Choice Items
Part B: 25 Multiple Choice Items
Part C: 4 Constructed Response Items
Parents’ Role in LEAP Preparation
•ENCOURAGE your child.
•Provide a study spot with a dictionary, thesaurus,
ruler, and calculator.
•Read silently and orally with your child.
•Check written responses.
•Check explanations of math problems.
•Emphasize importance of listening, participating,
and cooperating with the teacher.
•Hold your child accountable for LEAP practice
materials, activities, and homework.
•MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD IS HERE AND
ON TIME EVERYDAY!
School’s Role in LEAP Preparation
Whole Group:
Individual Goal Setting
Leveled Groups
English Language Arts:
Read 180
Title 1 Tutoring Groups
Weekly Small Groups
Thursday Study Hall
Computer Stations
Math:
Title 1 Tutoring Groups
Daily Small Groups
Thursday Study Hall
Weekly Stations
Practice LEAP Packets
Internet Resources for Parents
Class Website:
http://www.kellerfourthgrade.wikispaces.com
http://www.corestandards.org
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_4th_lang.htm
http://www.studyjams.com
http://www.louisianapass.org/
http://www.photographicvr.com/leap4fun/
http://www.charliefrench.com/
http://www.studyzone.org
http://www.mathslice.com/mathmocktest.php
http://www.louisianabelieves.com
http://www.cgcs.org