Creating Helper Pages and Tools

This video tutorial provides tips and tricks for creating helper pages to aid in the third grade math North Carolina EOG. It covers the creation of a number ladder for addition and subtraction, a multiplication chart for quick reference, and fraction bars for comparing fractions. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of customizing these tools to suit individual needs and encourages students to take their time in preparing these aids to improve their test performance.

What is the purpose of creating a helper page for the EOG?

• To make the test easier and more manageable

• To impress the proctor

• To make the test more challenging

• To help students cheat

What materials will the proctor provide before the EOG begins?

• A pencil and an eraser

• A calculator and a ruler

• A sheet of graph paper and a sheet of blank paper

• A textbook and a notebook

How do you create a number ladder?

• Write numbers 1 through 10 in a circle

• Draw a ladder and write numbers randomly

• Write numbers 1 through 20 in each box down the side of your graph paper

• Write numbers 1 through 50 in a straight line

What is the first step in using a number ladder for subtraction?

• Add the numbers together

• Unbundle a 10 from the tens place if needed

• Multiply the numbers

• Count up from the smaller number

What is the first step in creating a multiplication chart?

• Skip count by fives

• Draw a large rectangle

• Make borders vertically and horizontally by counting 1 through 10

• Write down random numbers

Why is skip counting useful when creating a multiplication chart?

• It makes the chart more complex

• It makes the chart look colorful

• It helps fill in the chart more quickly

• It is a fun activity

What is the first step in creating fraction bars?

• Draw a triangle and label it

• Draw a long thin rectangle and label it one whole

• Draw a circle and divide it into parts

• Write down random fractions

How can fraction bars be used during the EOG?

• To compare different fractions

• To draw pictures

• To solve multiplication problems

• To write essays

What is one benefit of creating a helper page before starting the test?

• It makes the test more difficult

• It helps students perform better on the test

• It takes up time

• It confuses the students

What should students remember when creating their own helper page?

• To include only the tools shown in the video

• To rush through the process

• To ask the proctor for answers

• To be patient, focus, and try their best