Reading Test Taking Strategies

Item Types and Descriptions

Which types of questions will students in THIRD grade receive on the SC Ready? Select all that apply.

• Selected-Response

• technology enhanced

• evidence-based selected response

Item Types and Descriptions

Which types of questions will students in FOURTH grade receive on the SC Ready? Select all that apply.

• Selected-Response

• technology enhanced

• evidence-based selected response

Item Types and Descriptions

Which types of questions will students in FIFTH grade receive on the SC Ready? Select all that apply.

• Selected-Response

• technology enhanced

• evidence-based selected response

Which Depth of Knowledge (DOK) level will majority of the questions be? (i.e. 76-92%)

• DOK Level 1

• DOK Level 2

• DOK Level 3

• DOK Level 4

How many points is the TDW Item worth?

• 1 point

• 4 points

• 10 points

• 14-16 points

True or False:

My grade level is writing a narrative for the TDW, so I do not have to teach opinion/argumentative, or informational writing.

• True

• False

True or False:

Vocabulary now has its own reporting category, where it is assessed across different reading genres.

• True

• False

What is the MOST helpful resource for SC Ready?

• Sample Release Items from SCDE

• Assessment Specifications Guide

• Resources outside the district

True or False:

Teaching to the depth and breadth of the grade-level indicators is the best form of test prep.

• True

• False