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Preparing for the NJ ASK Tests

NJ ASK New samples and specifications
http://www.njpep.org/assessment/TestSpecs/MathNJASK/index.html

3rd grade sample
http://www.njpep.org/assessment/TestSpecs/MathNJASK/worddocs/Grade3sampleitems.doc

*ESPA Sample for 2004!
http://www.ets.org/njask/2004_parstu_teach_manual.pdf
pages 25 – 32 is math

Examples of Questions from Around the World
http://www.njpep.org/workshops/3_4/index.html

Home Connection Games
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Math/funmath.html

Multiplication Aids

Mathcats Multiplication Idea Bank: http://www.mathcats.com/grownupcats/ideabankmultiplication.html
You ask it, they probably have a suggestion for it.

multiplication.com: http://www.multiplication.com/classroom_games.htm
You'll find a plethora of games to help your students strengthen their mulitplication skills.

Worksheet Generator: http://www.lizardpoint.com/math/mult-ws.html
Choose the skill, and this web site will generate a worksheet for your students

Counting Money

Counting Money: http://www.aplusmath.com/cgi-bin/flashcards/money
This online game uses pictures of coins to help your students practice their money counting skills.

The Busy Teachers' Cafe http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/units/money.htm
This web page gives a number of money counting lesson plans including a poem and guidelines for at home activities as well as a ideas for a student story called "My Adventures of a Coin."

The Busy Teachers' Cafe and Shel Silverstein's poem "Smart" (downloadable copy to read for your class) Read this funny poem to your class and have them figure out how much money the boy gets in return. Printable worksheet included!

Tangrams - Grandfather Tang's Story

Grandfather Tang's Story http://www.saskschools.ca/curr_content/mathk5interact/prob_solving/tangrams/t_time.html
This Canadian web site has a plethora of activities and assessments that you can print out and use with your students. Five stars!

Thinking Fountain http://www.smm.org/sln/tf/books/tang.html
This web site is a good introduction to using Grandfather Tang's Story with your class. Scroll to the bottom for some learning ideas.

Library Sciences http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art3886.asp
This page by Paula Laurita gives a full lesson plan plus follow-up ideas for using tangrams with your students.

Grandfather Tang's Story http://etc.sccoe.k12.ca.us/i98/ii98Units/LngArts/stories/text/tang.html
Lesson plan to guide your students through the process of writing their own stories illustrated with tangrams.

Useful Websites for Investigations Teachers

The Scott Foresman website: http://investigations.scottforesman.com
Be sure to check out the rubrics and customizable worksheets.