The New York State Next Generation Learning Standards and how Short, Short, BIG! aligns.
What to know
In the 2023 English Language Arts Tests, writing prompts in all grade levels will ask students to write using evidence from the text to support their response.
This means students will write text-based responses on all ELA tests in grades 3–8.
What will students be asked to write?
Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from the text to support your answer.
Remember to —
Clearly state your central idea
Organize your writing
Develop your ideals in detail
Use evidence from the selection in your response
Use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation and grammar
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Is Short, Short, BIG! aligned to the NYS Next Generation ELA Learning Standards?
Yes!
Different assessment serves different purposes
Diagnostic Assessments
What:
Measure student knowledge and skills on any variety of student expectations
When:
Prior to a new instructional cycle or year
Why:
To inform instructional plans and curriculum to meet the needs of individual students
Does SSB provide?
YES!
Formative Assessments
What:
Ongoing process of measuring student performance on specific student expectations
When:
Throughout the year
Why:
To inform instructional choices, student supports, and updates to planning within existing curricular structures
Does SSB provide?
YES!
Interim Assessments
What:
Measure student understanding of a broader span of student expectations
When:
At check-points during the year
Why:
To monitor progress, predict summative performance, and identify students for intervention
Does SSB provide?
YES!
Summative Assessments
What:
Measure student mastery of a broader span of student expectations
When:
At the end of a unit or course
Why:
To determine the effectiveness of the program, report summative mastery, and inform future planning
Does SSB provide?
YES!
