"Now online: math sample tasks for PreK-8." June. 21, 2006. NYSUT Guide to K-12 Education Standards 2005-2006. New York State United Teachers.


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Your Students Now online: math sample tasks for PreK-8 Posted: June 21, 2006 SAMPLE TASKS: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/sampletasks.htm The long awaited sample tasks for grades PreK-8 are are now available for download at the State Education Department Web site. The sample tasks clarify the language and intent of the associated performance indicators. They are for teachers to use in developing lessons; they are not meant to be test items. The documents, which were developed by teachers in New York state, are in the Microsoft Word format and are listed by grade level. These sample tasks are for grades PreK-8. Commencement-level sample tasks will be posted when they become available. SAMPLE TASKS: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/sampletasks.htm	For more information Math tests prove problematic. New York Teacher. NYSUT Guide to State and Federal Standards New York State Department of Education: Mathematics Resources
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