Participants in this mathematics workshop will explore through small group discussions and student-centered activities. These discussions and activities will emphasize the major test clusters and provide a clear understanding of how each will be assessed. Workshop attendees will receive lesson plans and resources to take back to their classrooms to prepare their students for the challenges presented by high stakes assessments.

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• Misalignment between classroom instruction and assessment expectations
  
  
• Lack of teacher familiarity with question types and performance level expectations
  
  
• Insufficient student preparation in problem-solving, reasoning, and modeling
  

1. Alignment with Standards and Test Blueprint: Participants will develop the ability to analyze and align instruction with their assessment blueprint, focusing on major content areas and the mathematical practice standards.
   
   
2. Mastery of Question Types: Educators will learn to differentiate between many styles of questions, and use student work analysis to guide effective instruction.
   
   
3. Instructional Strategies and Tools: Teachers will gain strategies to help students tackle complex problems, along with leveraging online resources like tutorials, practice tests, and digital libraries to support test readiness