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What is the difference between LEAP/GEE and iLEAP?

Test Explanation

• Writing—Students in grades 3-10 will write a multi-paragraph essay on a given topic.
• UIR (Using Information Resources)—The test format will include multiple choice and/or short answer questions students are to answer from a variety of research materials (Internet, atlas, maps, thesaurus, books).
• Reading—The test will include a combination of short and long reading passages including poetry, short stories, and biography. The testing format will include multiple choice, short answer, and/or constructed response questions.
• Proofreading—A multiple choice format will require students to correct a written document.
• The following website includes sample questions and released test items:
  http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/saa/2273.html.

Test Explanation

• The format of the test for all grades will be multiple choice and constructed response.
• The constructed response items may come from any combination of the strands, involve a number of separate steps, and require application of multiple skills. Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of mathematical concepts and their connection to real life.
• The following website includes sample questions and released test items: http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/saa/2273.html.

Test Explanation

• The format of the test for grades 4, 8, and 11 includes multiple choice, short answer, and a comprehensive science task.
• The short answer questions require students to reflect on a science concept, demonstrate their understanding, and make meaning from a given set of data.
• The comprehensive science task question may include tables to complete, graphs and diagrams to interpret, and require students to make scientific conclusions based on the data.
• A multiple choice format is used for grades 3, 5, 6, and 7.
• The following website includes sample questions and released test items: http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/saa/2273.html.

Test Explanation

• The format of the test for grades 4, 8, and 11 includes multiple choice and constructed response.
• The constructed response items require higher-order thinking and expect students to construct or interpret a chart, graph, map, timeline, or other graphic representation, or supply a written answer.
• A multiple choice format is used for grades 3, 5, 6, and 7.
• The following website includes sample questions and released test items: http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/saa/2273.html.

What is the difference between LEAP/GEE and iLEAP?

• The charts on the following pages indicate the percentage of each subtest or strand on the iLEAP, LEAP, and GEE tests by grade level.
• Note that percentages vary in each subtest or strand from grade to grade.
• LEAP, GEE, and iLEAP tests do not emphasize the same subtests or strands. For example, the Reading subtest on 4th grade LEAP is 55% but only 31% of the 3rd grade iLEAP test.
• Knowing this information will help identify priority areas for testing.
• Your child and the classroom teacher used these charts for goal setting in each grade.

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