NJ ASK Practice Tests and Online Workbooks: Mathematics Grade 3, Second Edition: Developed by Expert New Jersey Teachers
How to use this book effectivelyThe Lumos NJ ASK Study Program is a flexible learning tool. It can be adapted to suit a student sskill level and the time available to practice before the NJ ASK.Here are some tips to help you usethis book and the online workbooks effectively:StudentsYou can use the Diagnostic Test to understand your mastery of different topics and testtaking skills.Use the Related Lumos Online Workbook in the Answer Key section to identify the topicthat is related to each question.Use the Online workbooks to practice your areas of difficulty and complement class roomlearning.Have open-ended responses evaluated by a teacher or parent keeping in mind the scoringrubrics.Take the Practice Tests as you get close to the NJ ASK test date.Complete the test in a quiet place, following the test guidelines. Practice tests provide youan opportunity to improve your test taking skills and to review topics included in the NJ ASKtest.ParentsFamiliarize yourself with the test format and expectations.Help your child use Lumos Online Workbooks by following the instructions in How toaccess the Lumos Online Workbooks section of this chapter.Review your child s performance in the Lumos Online Workbooks periodically. You can dothis by simply asking your child to log into the system online and selecting the subject areayou wish to review.Review your child s work in the Practice Tests. To get a sense of how the open-ended questions aregraded review scoring rubrics online at the New Jersey Department of Education website.Teacher/TutorsYou can use the Online Workbooks to complement your classroom training.If you are using this program with several children, please contact support@lumostestprep.com andrequest a teacher account. This will help you review the work of all your students efficiently.--Publisher's noteNJ ASK FAQ:NJ ASK Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the NJ ASK?It is an assessment based on the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. It is administeredin all New Jersey public schools. With the enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act, it is administeredevery year to all children in grade 3 through 8. Students in Grade 3 are tested in Mathematics and Language Arts Literacy. NJ ASK scores are reported as scale scores in each content area.The scores range from 100-199 (Partially Proficient), 200-249 (Proficient) and 250-300 (AdvancedProficient).When is the NJ ASK given?It is normally administered in the spring. Please obtain the exact dates of your test from yourschool.What is the format of the NJ ASK?The NJ ASK consists of multiple choice and open-ended questions for the Reading tasks and Writing tasks. In multiple choice questions, students are expected to select the best answer out of four choices. For open-ended questions, students are asked to construct written responses, in their own words. For the writing tasks a writing situation will be given and questions will asked accordingly. The students are expected to write an answer in their own words. Each test section needs to be completed in the allotted time. Test administrators ensure that students adhere to the test guidelines.What is the duration of the test?Grade 3 students take the NJ ASK over a four day period. The first two days are devoted to the Language Arts Literacy test and the final two days are used for the Mathematics test. On each of the test days students spend from 60 to 100 minutes working on the test.Where can I get additional information about the NJ ASK?You can obtain a lot of useful information about the test, schedules and performance reports byvisiting the New Jersey State Department of Education s website.--Sample ChapterTable of ContentsIntroductionHow to use this book effectivelyNJ ASK Frequently Asked QuestionsHow to access the Lumos Online WorkbooksTest Taking TipsDiagnostic TestSample Answer for Writing Task 1Reading Task 1 Answer KeySample Answer for Open Ended 1Sample Answer for Writing Task 2Reading Task 2 Answer KeySample Answer for Open-Ended 2Practice Test - 1Sample Answer for Writing Task 1Reading Task 1 Answer KeySample Answer for Open Ended 1Sample Answer for Writing Task 2Reading Task 2 Answer KeySample Answer for Open - Ended 2Practice Test - 2Sample Answer for Writing Task 1Reading Task 1 Answer KeySample Answer for Open Ended 1Sample Answer for Writing Task 2Reading Task 2 Answer KeySample Answer for Open - Ended 2Practice Test - 3Sample Answer for Writing Task 1Reading Task 1 Answer KeySample Answer for Open Ended 1Sample Answer for Writing Task 2Reading Task 2 Answer KeySample Answer for Open-Ended 2--Table of contents