Colleton County School District Grade 4 SCReady Test Prep for Students and Parents
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Colleton County School District
Grade 4
SCReady Test Prep
for Students and ParentsSC READY Assessment: A Brochure for Parents and
Students
Overview
• The South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SC READY) is a statewide assessment in
English language arts (ELA) and mathematics.
• All students in grades 3–8, including students with disabilities and English learners (ELs), must be administered
SC READY, except those students who qualify for the alternate test, as determined by their IEP team.
• The SC READY tests measure the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards taught in ELA and Math classes.
Testing Window
• The SC READY assessment must be administered during the last twenty school days as determined by
each district’s instructional calendar. Districts and schools will schedule specific testing dates. Colleton County
School District will be testing on these designated dates:
• Grades 3-5:
• May 10, 2022: English Language Arts Day 1
• May 11, 2022: English Language Arts Day 2
• May 12, 2022: Mathematics
• May 13, 2022 (Grade 4 Only): SCPASS Science
• Grades 6-8:
• May 17, 2022: English Language Arts Day 1
• May 18, 2022: English Language Arts Day 2
• May 19, 2022: Mathematics
• May 20, 2022 (Grade 6 Only): SCPASS Science
• The SCDE recommends that districts schedule grade three testing during the first week of the testing window
due to the need for test scores when making decisions required by the South Carolina Read to Succeed Act.
Grade 3 and The South Carolina Read to Succeed Act
• The South Carolina Read to Succeed Act states that a student must be retained in third grade if the student
fails to demonstrate reading proficiency at the end of third grade. The law specifies six good cause exemptions
from mandatory retention; one of these exemptions is student attendance at a Summer Reading Camp.
• SC READY reading scores will be used to identify students who do not demonstrate proficiency
in grade 3 reading and are candidates to attend Summer Reading Camp (one of the six “good cause”
exemptions). For more information on the Read to Succeed Act, parents should contact their school, or
visit the SC READY webpage at https://ed.sc.gov/tests/middle/sc-ready/.
Test Administration
• The SC READY tests are not timed. Estimated times for the average student are: 1 hour and 40 minutes for
ELA Session 1; 1.5 hours for ELA Session 2; and 1.5 hours for Mathematics.
• The ELA test is administered over two days with one session each day.
• In grades 3–5, the math test is administered in one session in one day. In grades 6–8, the math test is
divided into a “calculator” section and a “no calculator” section, both to be administered in one day.Test Format
• SC READY assessments will be administered in a computer-based format only, with the following exceptions:
✓ Students who cannot take online assessments due to their disabilities, as specified in their IEPs or 504
plans, may be tested in a paper-based format.
✓ Districts receiving a waiver from the State Board of Education may test in a paper-based format.
✓ The tests are not timed. The estimated time to complete the tests is 1.5 hours.
Translations/Accessibility
• Parent resources such as this brochure, sample score reports, and a Score Report User’s Guide, can be
provided in multiple languages and in an accessible format compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, as amended. Contact your child’s school or SCDE for assistance.
Types of Test Items
• ELA and mathematics tests have test questions with varying degrees of difficulty.
• The ELA test includes a variety of question types, such as selected-response, evidence-based selected
response, multi-select, technology-enhanced items for online testers, as well as a Text-Dependent
Analysis (TDA) question, which consists of a passage with a related writing task.
• The mathematics test includes a variety of questions, such as selected-response, multi-select, short
answer, and technology-enhanced items for online testers. Technology-enhanced items may include drag
and drop, graphing, constructed-response items (type in a number), and others.
Sample Items
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS MATHEMATICS
Read the draft of a student’s essay. The figure shows a bridge support, a cable, and the
Zookeepers spend their days with animals. They learn what the
roadway of a bridge.
animals like best and how to care for them. Many of the humans and
animals form special relationships. The zookeepers are able to watch cable
bridge
the animals grow and change over time. Sometimes, there is also an support
opportunity to feed and care for baby animals that are born in the
zoo. What could be more fun and exciting than that? roadway
Which sentence would provide the best introduction for
the paragraph? The bridge support is 80 feet tall. The length of the
cable is 170 feet. What is the distance, in feet, from the
A. I hope to visit the zoo this summer with my family. base of the bridge support to the point where the cable
B. Animals such as bears and monkeys can be seen in many zoos.
connects to the roadway?
C. I think that working at a zoo would be the best type of job.
D. There are hundreds of zoos in cities around the world. A. 90
B. 150
C. 190
D. 250
Key = C Key = B
Sample Questions, Tutorials, and Online Tools Training (OTT)
• The SC READY webpage (https://ed.sc.gov/tests/middle/sc-ready/) provides practice, preparation, and
reference resources including:
✓ Samples of test questions from previous years.
✓ Online Testing Video Tutorials, with step-by-step instructions on how to use the online testing system.
Schools should review these tutorials with students in advance of testing.
✓ Online Tools Training (OTT): this module simulates the testing environment and allows students to practice
using the testing software and tools available during testing such as the highlighter, magnifier, and calculator.Test Results
• Districts will receive electronic copies of student score reports by August 9. By August 17, districts will
receive paper copies to distribute to parents.
• ELA and Math results include scale scores, performance levels, and performance by reporting category.
• The overall performance levels are:
✓ Exceeds Expectations: A student who exceeds expectations in the knowledge and skills necessary at this
grade level of learning, as defined by the grade level content standards, is well prepared for the next
grade level and is well prepared for college and career readiness.
✓ Meets Expectations: A student who meets expectations in the knowledge and skills necessary at this
grade level of learning, as defined by the grade level content standards, is prepared for the next grade
level and is on track for college and career readiness.
✓ Approaches Expectations: A student who approaches expectations in the knowledge and skills necessary
at this grade level of learning, as defined by the grade level content standards, needs additional academic
support to be prepared for the next grade level and to be on track for college and career readiness.
✓ Does Not Meet Expectations: A student who does not meet expectations in the knowledge and skills
necessary at this grade level of learning, as defined by the grade level content standards, needs
substantial academic support to be prepared for the next grade level and to be on track for college and
career readiness.
English Language Arts Grade Four Performance Level Indicators
A student who scores in the “exceeds expectations” category typically can:
• Use details and examples from literary and informational texts to support inferences and conclusions
• Determine the development of a theme in literary texts
• Summarize a multi-paragraph informational text using key details
• Explain how conflict causes characters to change in literary texts
• Explain how conflict moves the plot toward resolution in literary texts
• Explain how context influences characters, setting, and plot development in literary texts
• Explain how the author uses hyperbole, adages, or proverbs to shape meaning and tone in literary texts
• Explain how an author’s choice of words, illustrations and conventions combine to create mood
• Use restatements to determine the meanings of words or phrases in literary and informational texts
• In literary texts, explain how a series of structures (chapters, scenes, and stanzas) relate to the overall
structure
• Describe why an author uses text structures in literary texts
• In informational texts, describe the relationship between text features and the text
• Describe the differences between a primary and secondary account of the same event or topic
• Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support point in informational texts
• Write a well-organized informative/explanatory piece that develops a topic with facts, definitions, concrete
details, or quotations to analyze text
• Use words, phrases, and clauses to link ideas within a text
• Provide a concluding statement or section
• Develop and strengthens writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing
• Demonstrate a command of grade-appropriate standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics. Use some
grade-appropriate standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics in writing (Refer to the ELA 4th grade
SCCCRS for a more detailed list.)
• Organize and categorize important informationA student who scores in the “meets expectations” category typically can: • Make basic inferences and draw conclusions about literary and informational texts • Using key details, summarize literary and informational texts • Identify some context of literary texts (i.e., cultural, historical, and social) • Explain how the author uses imagery to shape meaning and tone in literary texts • Determine how an author’s choice of words and conventions contribute to meaning in literary texts • Determine how an author’s choice of words and conventions emphasize aspects of character or setting in literary texts • Use examples to determine the meanings of words or phrases in literary and informational texts • Determine how an author’s choice of point of view influences content and meaning in literary texts • In literary texts, explain how a series of structures (chapters, scenes, and stanzas) relate to the overall structure • In informational texts, use text features to determine meaning • Identify the differences between a primary and secondary account of the same event or topic • Determine how an author uses reasons and evidence to support points in informational texts • Organize and develops a topic with some supportive details in informative/explanatory writing to analyze text • Develop writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing • Provide a concluding statement or section • Use grade-appropriate standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics in writing • (Refer to the ELA 4th grade SCCCRS for a more detailed list.) • Develop a plan of action for collecting relevant information A student who scores in the “approaches expectations” category typically can: • Ask and answer questions to determine the meaning of literary and informational texts • Identify key details in literary and informational texts • Identify elements of plot development in literary texts • Identify examples of hyperbole, adages, or proverbs in literary texts • Use Greek and Latin affixes to determine the meanings of words in literary texts • Explain the differences between first and third person points of view in literary texts • Determine characteristics of text structures (chapters, scenes, and stanzas) in literary texts • Attempt to present and organize a topic with some supportive details in informative/explanatory writing • Attempt to develop a topic with some relevant information and examples • Uses some grade-appropriate standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics in writing (Refer to the ELA 4th grade SCCCRS for a more detailed list.) • Question an author’s bias and credibility in some literary and informational texts • Sequence important information A student who scores in the “does not meet expectations” category typically can: • Identify details and examples in literary and informational texts • Identify a theme or central idea in literary text and informational texts • Identify conflict and characters in literary texts • Identify examples of imagery in literary texts • Use definitions to determine the meanings of words or phrases in literary and informational texts • Determine first and third person points of view in literary texts • Identify text structures (chapters, scenes, and stanzas) of a story, drama, or poem. • Identify text features in informational texts • Identify primary and secondary sources • Identify reasons and evidence in informational texts • Identify relevant information from primary and secondary sources • Use some examples in informative/explanatory writing to convey ideas • Attempt to use grade appropriate standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics in writing (Refer to the ELA 4th grade SCCCRS for a more detailed list.)
Mathematics Grade Three Performance Level Indicators A student who scores in the “exceeds expectations” category typically can: • Explain whole-number patterns • Order more than two fractions by comparing them to a benchmark fraction using symbols • Solve multi-step word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions or multiplication of fractions by whole numbers • Identify the rule for number and shape patterns • Solve multi-step word problems using the four operations • Interpret symmetry as an attribute of two-dimensional shapes • Provide examples of two-dimensional shapes, given specific attributes • Solve multi-step problems using area and perimeter formulas with an unknown side A student who scores in the “meets expectations” category typically can: • Add and subtract multi-digit numbers fluently • Use appropriate strategies for multiplication resulting in four-digit products • Use appropriate strategies to find whole-number quotients using a whole-number dividend up to four digits and a one-digit divisor • Solve one-step word problems involving multiplication of fractions by whole numbers • Solve two-step word problems using the four operations • Find factor pairs to 100 • Generate number and shape patterns that follow a given rule • Draw points, lines, line segments, rays, angles, and parallel and perpendicular lines • Identify right triangles • Convert units of customary measurement (in., ft., yd., oz., lb., sec., min., hr.) • Draw line plots to represent data in fractional units to the nearest ¼ inch or, ⅛ inch • Find the area and perimeter of rectangles using the formulas A student who scores in the “approaches expectations” category typically can: • Use appropriate strategies to multiply up to a three-digit number by a one-digit number • Use appropriate strategies to find whole-number quotients using a whole number dividend up to two digits and a one-digit divisor • Add or subtract fractions with like denominators • Identify tenths and hundredths, both as fractions and as decimals, using visual models • Solve one-step word problems by multiplying and dividing with whole-numbers • Draw points, lines, and angles and identify them in two-dimensional shapes • Identify a single line of symmetry • Draw line plots to represent data in fractional units to the nearest ¼ inch • Find the perimeter of rectangles shown visually with all 4 side lengths clearly labeled A student who scores in the “does not meet expectations” category typically can: • Compare fractions with like denominators, using symbols (=, ) • Identify tenths, both as fractions and as decimals, using visual models • Solve one-step word problems by adding or subtracting • Find all factor pairs to 24 • Draw points and line segments • Recognize symmetrical and nonsymmetrical shapes • Distinguish between larger and smaller units of measure within a single system (customary or metric)
Additional Information • More information about SC READY is available on the South Carolina Department of Education website at: https://ed.sc.gov/tests/middle/sc-ready/. Preparing for Test Sample Tests Students may log into their Chromebook and go their clever account. Once they are logged in, they will need to click on their child’s Study Island app. Once in Study Island, click on
South Carolina SC READY Grade 4 ELA Test 1
Time and the Seasons
adapted from Dramatic Reader for Lower Grades
CHARACTERS:
Father Time
Daughter Spring
Daughter Summer
Daughter Autumn
Daughter Winter
SCENE 1
(Father Time is sitting on his throne.)
Father I must call my children together and give them orders for the New Year. Open the door and come in dear
Time: Seasons.
Spring: (entering) Here I am.
Father Welcome! What flowers will you bring to transform the pale and gloomy earth with colors? How will you make the
Time: earth look different from before?
Spring: The pretty flowers I bring are snowdrops, crocuses, pretty tulips, daffodils, and narcissus. The children love me
too. They hunt for the first flowers, welcome the first birds from the south, and prepare the garden for flowers
and vegetables.
Father
Well done. Now, my Summer, tell me your plans for the year.
Time:
Summer: All the roses open at my call, and fill the air with perfume. For the children, I bring my sunny days and the long
time for play during the vacation.
Father Children are so fond of the long summer days out-of-doors that I wonder what they think of you, my older
Time: daughter, Autumn?
Autumn: Some people say my days are the most pleasant of the year. I have the harvest when the farmers bring home
the crops, and the air is filled of praise.
Father
Well done. Now, my Winter, what have you to tell us?
Time:
Winter: I veil the earth with snow like a white blanket. The children get out their sleds and have fun, and all the people
celebrate another new year.
Father
I am glad. Good wishes to you my daughters.
Time:
Question 1 Based on the drama, the word transform most likely means
A. to change.
B. to cover.
C. to build.
D. to fill.Passage 1
The Consequence
"Jamie, this is the last time I'm telling you that you are not going to the sleepover," said my mother
angrily. My pleading had no effect on my mom. I could feel my eyes welling up with tears.
I had not turned in my science project on time. I wanted to complete it, but after coming home from
Shaun's birthday party, I felt too tired to work on it. I had promised myself I'd wake up early the next
morning and complete it. When I woke up, I was already late for school. My science teacher sent an
email to my parents and now they were very upset.
I realized my mistake, and in a low voice, I said, "Mom, you're right. It was my fault for not completing
the assignment. I will work on it now. And I also promise that I will study hard and finish my assignments
on time." Mom hugged me tightly. I was happy that she had forgiven me. With a smile on my face, I sat
down to finish my project.
Passage 2
Baking Lesson
During her summer vacation, Belen had joined a baking class for kids. She had already learned to
bake three different types of cakes. This weekend, all her friends were coming over to her house. So she
decided to surprise them by baking a cake.
She started by measuring all the ingredients. Then, she mixed them all and prepared the batter for
the cake. With a little help from Carlos, her older brother, she then placed the batter in the oven. In her
excitement, she forgot to mention to Carlos how many minutes that the cake needed to be baked. Carlos
just set the timer for an hour and left.
Belen went to get a ball, a Hula-Hoop, a skipping rope, and some other games to play with her
friends. She was busy in the garage when her father came home. After greeting Belen with a hug and a
hello, he walked into the kitchen and smelled something burning. He rushed to the oven and took the
burnt cake out of the oven. He immediately called for both Carlos and Belen to come into the kitchen and
asked them, "What have you two been doing here?"
Carlos replied, "Belen was baking a cake for her friends and I helped her with the oven. That's all."
Their father showed them the remains of the burnt cake. Belen was close to tears. Their father put his
arm around Belen's shoulder and said, "Don't be sad. It's okay. Let's start from scratch, and I will help
you this time. Try to be more careful the next time you use the oven."
Carlos apologized to Belen and helped her with the cleaning and baking.
Question 2
How is the mother's point of view in "The Consequence" similar to the father's point of view in "Baking Lesson"?
A. The mother and father are concerned for their children throughout the story.
B. The mother and father are upset at first, but then forgive their children for their mistakes.
C. The mother and father are confused at first, but then they realize what their children have done.
D. The mother and father are proud of their children throughout the story.Passage 1
My Voice
by C. Anderson
WRITE
I put my voice to the paper—
Words begin to flow,
Like a stream flowing into a river.
The familiar feeling,
Of expressing my thoughts.
I share my opinions,
I explain my reasons,
I have a message.
You read,
Pause—
And reflect.
DANCE
Diego tells me to feel the beat.
"Listen to the music,
And then begin."
I nod my head, I tap my foot.
I snap my fingers, then clap my hands.
Diego tells me,
"When you really feel the beat,
Those feet under you,
They begin to
Move.
Like a dancing flame."
Diego feels the beat.
He nods and taps,
He snaps and claps.
He moves,
He grooves.MUSIC Mia strums the guitar, A gentle tune, Calming. She tells me her mamá taught her, How to play La guitarra. Countless hours spent, Lesson after lesson. "Be patient, mi hija," Her mamá would say. Mia closes her eyes. She plays her instrument, Her friend, Letting the notes sing sweetly. I listen. I close my eyes. ART It takes practice, Courage, And strength To express yourself. Trust in you. Believe in you. And you will be you.
Passage 2
"The Beautiful Guards"
by C. Anderson
Mr. Furtado had told the class about the upcoming art show where everyone would show something
they made. So, when Elyse and Arman got off the bus, they went straight to Arman's backyard. It was a
good place to think.
Arman decided to draw something from nature. He wanted to draw something small—like an acorn or
a mushroom—because he said small things often go unnoticed but are important, too. "Even the mighty
oak was once a nut!" Arman exclaimed after he found a pine cone. Arman was full of old sayings like
that.
Unsure of what to do for the art show, Elyse pulled out the camera from her backpack and began
taking photos. She carried the camera almost everywhere she went. A lot of times, Elyse would see
something that would make a great picture. She liked having the camera handy so she could pull it out
and take the photo.
This was Elyse's favorite time of day.
Golden sunlight washed over the trees, painting them a honey, amber color. Tree shadows lined the
forest floor, silent reminders of the night to come. Dust floated and twinkled in the air.
Elyse kneeled on the ground and tilted her head to the right. She imagined the trees as an army.
They would guard the forest throughout the night until the sun came back from its long journey. Using
her father's old camera, Elyse took a photo of the sunlit trees. Beautiful, she thought.
"Arman!" called his mother from the back porch. "Time for dinner!"
Even though she was in Arman's backyard, Elyse felt like she was in a different world when she was
outside. She had always felt at peace.
"OK, Mama," Arman called back. He closed his sketchpad, which had the beginnings of the pine cone
he was drawing. Arman loved being outside, too. He wanted to help save the planet by becoming a
scientist who works to protect nature.
"Thanks for inviting me over, Arman," said Elyse, as she waved goodbye.
"See you tomorrow," Arman replied.
After school the next day, Elyse and her father went to the local photo shop. Greeted by Mariah, the
owner, she dropped off her roll of film to be developed. Elyse and her father ran a few errands and came
back an hour later.
Mariah handed over the developed photos with an unusual smile.
"What is it? Did some of the photos not come out?" Elyse said with worry. She immediately opened
the envelope and started flipping through them.
"No, just the opposite. Some of the photos are wonderful," stated Mariah. She pointed at the photo of
the sunlit trees. "Look at how you framed this photo—like a framed painting or work of art. You have a
gift, Elyse."
Elyse never really thought about taking photos as art. She just liked to express her feelings about
what she saw by capturing it forever in a photo. Is this art? she asked herself.
The following week, Mr. Furtado took his class to view the art exhibit. Right next to Arman's pine cone
drawing was Elyse's sunlit tree photo. Arman's drawing was titled "Small Beginnings." It had a third-place
ribbon below it. Elyse's photo, titled "The Beautiful Guards" had earned a first-place ribbon. For the first
time, Elyse thought of herself as an artist. She could not help but feel proud of her accomplishment.Question 3
What is the best summary of the poem "My Voice"?
A. The speaker not only loves to write but also wants to learn to dance and play a musical instrument.
B. The speaker tries to make her friends Mia and Diego understand that dancing and playing musical instruments are
not as a good as writing.
C. The speaker talks about expressing oneself through the art of writing, dancing, and music.
D. The speaker thinks it is important to share one's opinions, thoughts, and feelings with others.
Question 4
In "The Beautiful Guards," what does the word accomplishment mean?
A. idea
B. success
C. pride
D. art
Question 5 What can the reader infer about Arman, based on details from "The Beautiful Guards"?
A. He is shy and quiet.
B. He is caring and thoughtful.
C. He wants to become a great artist.
D. He expects to win first place.
Question 6 Which sentence best shows the difference in the points of view in the poem and the passage?
A. The poem uses the third-person point of view, while the passage uses the first-person point of view.
B. The poem uses the third-person point of view, while the passage uses the second-person point of view.
C. The poem uses the second-person point of view, while the passage uses the third-person point of view.
D. The poem uses the first-person point of view, while the passage uses the third-person point of view.
Question 7 How are the narrators' points of view similar in the poem and the passage?
A. Both narrators suggest that art can be a way to share thoughts and feelings.
B. Both narrators describe how small things have meaning.
C. Both narrators describe how friends are important.
D. Both narrators suggest that being in nature is exciting and comforting.Ants
Ants are small insects that are found almost everywhere on Earth. They live underground, in mounds,
inside wood structures, or in plants and trees. Ants use soil or dried leaves to build some of their homes.
Ants can carry objects that weigh 10 to 50 times more than their body weight.
Ants are social insects and live in organized groups, called colonies. Their homes are called nests.
Underground nests consist of several sections that are connected to each other and to the surface by
small pathways or tunnels. There are rooms for baby ants, for storing food, and for the queen ant. A
colony consists of the queen, female ants, and male ants. The queen ant is the largest ant in the colony.
She has wings, and her only work is to lay eggs. A colony that has many ants can have more than one
queen. The other female ants are smaller than the queen and do not have wings. They are the workers
or soldiers, and their work is to protect the eggs, nest, and the ants, build the nest, and find food for other
ants. Male ants are smaller than female ants, but they have wings.
Ants are useful because when they make nests, they turn the soil, making the soil suitable for plants
to grow. However, ants can become difficult to manage when they enter homes, gardens, and fields.
Question 8 According to the piece, which statement is true?
A. Ants destroy crops.
B. Male ants use their wings to do most of the work.
C. The queen ant is the strongest ant in the colony.
D. Ants are very strong.
Question 9
Which sentence from the piece best states the main idea?
A. The other female ants are smaller than the queen and do not have wings.
B. The queen ant is the largest ant in the colony.
C. Ants use soil or dried leaves to build some of their homes.
D. Ants are social insects and live in organized groups, called colonies.What is a Fable?
A fable is a short story created to share messages. The word "fable" comes from the Latin
word fabula, which means a story or tale. People who create fables are called fabulists.
Fables have been told in numerous parts of the world and have been around for a very long time. The
well-known fables of Aesop date back to the middle of the sixth century B.C.E. However, fables from
continents like Asia and Africa are said to be older than those of Aesop. Fables were not written down
until later and were not printed in books until the invention of the printing press.
Most fables use animals as their main characters. Even though animals do not speak in real life, they
are shown to perform human actions such as talking, singing, and dancing in fables. Animals are
described as having human qualities such as kindness, honesty, pride, courage, and hard work.
For example, in the fable "The Hare and The Tortoise," a hare makes fun of a tortoise for being slow.
It challenges the tortoise to a race. But once the race begins, the hare stops to rest and falls asleep. The
tortoise never stops and wins the race. The fable tells the reader that the hare was proud and ends with
the moral "slow and steady wins the race." It shows that being too proud results in failure. In this way,
readers learn that too much pride can be bad.
Question 10 According to the passage, which statement is true?
A. Aesop created the first ever fable.
B. Aesop wrote his famous fables in Africa.
C. Fables were written to entertain.
D. Fables were written to teach morals.
Milk
Milk is produced by mammals, and it is the primary source of food for mammal babies. It is full of
many nutrients and minerals that our bodies need, including calcium, protein, and Vitamin D. These
nutrients help make us strong and healthy. Without calcium, our bones would not grow. Without protein
and vitamins, our bodies would be weak.
Many people continue to drink milk throughout their lives. Although we can get these essential
nutrients in other ways, many people claim that the best way is through cow's milk. For example, one
cup of milk has the same amount of calcium as eight cups of fresh spinach or 2.2 cups of broccoli. That's
a lot to eat!
However, some people have an allergy or a bad reaction to cow's milk. As a result, there are many
other types of milk for sale today. Some are made with nuts. Others are made with soy or rice. Each of
these types of milk have their own health benefits, but most will include some important nutrients that we
need.
Look in the milk aisle the next time you go to the supermarket. Read the labels to find out where your
calcium, protein, and vitamins come from!
Question 11 Which sentence best states the main idea?
A. There are many different kinds of milk today.
B. We can get calcium by eating spinach or broccoli.
C. Milk has important nutrients that our bodies need.
D. Some milk is made with nuts or rice.Passage 1
from The Story of My Life
by Helen Keller
As soon as I could spell a few words, my teacher gave me slips of cardboard on which were printed
words in raised letters. I quickly learned that each printed word stood for an object, an act, or a quality. I
had a frame in which I could arrange the words in little sentences; but before I ever put sentences in the
frame, I used to make them in objects. I found the slips of paper which represented, for example, "doll,"
"is," "on," "bed" and placed each name on its object. Then I put my doll on the bed with the words "is,"
"on," "bed" arranged beside the doll, thus making a sentence of the words, and at the same time carrying
out the idea of the sentence with the things themselves.
Passage 2
Helen Keller
from The Library of Congress
When Helen Keller was 19 months old, she lost her sight and hearing. Her accomplishments as a
deaf and blind person were an inspiration to millions. She believed that "true sight and hearing are
within, not without." With the help of her lifelong teacher and assistant, Anne Sullivan, Helen Keller
learned to read, write, and speak. During her lifetime she graduated from college; became a best-selling
author; traveled around the world; met with presidents, world leaders, celebrities, and ordinary people;
and served as an advocate for social justice and for people with disabilities.
Question 12 How are the accounts different in the two passages?
A. Passage 1 is most likely written by an adult. Passage 2 is most likely written by a child.
B. Passage 1 is a secondhand account. Passage 2 is a firsthand account.
C. Passage 1 is a firsthand account. Passage 2 is a secondhand account.
D. Passage 1 is most likely from a history book. Passage 2 is most likely from a fiction book.Different Features of Maps
by Raymond Robinson
What are Maps?
The word "map" comes from the Latin words mappa mundi. Mappa means cloth or chart,
and mundi means the world. Maps represent data about the different regions and surfaces on Earth.
Maps help picture the shape, size, and location of a place and the distances between two places. Maps
are not only used for geographic purposes but also for telling stories. Besides using illustrations and
drawings in their stories, authors also use maps to better describe how a place looks. This helps readers
imagine the features of the place when they are reading about it in the story. In the same way, maps of
different regions on Earth help people picture the features of the regions better.
Map Markers
Mapmakers use various elements, or map markers, to create a map. Maps contain huge amounts of
data. Map markers make the data easily readable. Once a reader is familiar with these markers, it
becomes easier to read any map. Some common map markers are scale, symbols, and grids.
Scale
Maps cannot show the real distance between two places on Earth. After all, a map cannot be as big
as Earth! This is where a scale is useful. A scale helps show the distance between two places on a map.
A scale on a map is relative to the real distances between places on Earth. For example, if the distance
between two places on a map is 1 inch, the same distance on Earth would be 10,000 inches.
A scale can be of three types: a graphic scale, a verbal scale, and a fraction scale. Most map makers
use a graphic scale on a map. It is a flat line marked with units of measuring distances, such as miles. It
looks like a ruler. A verbal scale is simply a sentence on the map. It states the relationship between the
map distance and the real distance. For example, a verbal scale could state, "One centimeter represents
five miles." A fraction scale does not provide any measuring unit. This scale is in fraction form. For
example, 1/10000 would mean that 1 unit of an area on a map is equal to 10000 units on Earth.
Symbols
Symbols are signs that represent various features of a place in a small, illustrated form. For example,
black dots on a map could mean small cities. Stars could represent capital cities. Straight lines or dotted
lines could represent roads, highways, or different boundaries. Several colors are also used to indicate
landforms or waterbodies. For example, blue is used to show oceans, lakes, or rivers on a map. Brown is
used to indicate mountains or hills. Green is used to show forests or grasslands. To make it easier for
readers, mapmakers provide a legend or a key on the map. This legend briefly explains what each
symbol or color on the map stands for.
Grids
A grid is a series of lines crossing each other to form square or rectangular patterns on a map. Grids
help locate places on a map. The lines used to form grids are known as longitudes and latitudes, similar
to the lines on a globe. Latitudes are flat lines that run from east to west. Longitudes are vertical and run
from the North Pole to the South Pole. Each line forming a grid is numbered. This helps readers locate
the exact position of what they are looking for.
Reading a map is not only a fun activity but also an important skill everybody should learn.
Question 13 The meaning of the root word "geo" helps the reader know that the word "geographic" means having
to do with
A. maps.
B. water.
C. time.
D. earth.Question 14 Read the sentences from the passage.
"A scale helps show the distance between two places on a map."
"For example, a verbal scale could state, 'One centimeter represents five miles.' "
Which point is the author making with the evidence in these sentences?
A. Verbal scales do not help readers because these scales give very limited information about measuring distances.
B. Without a scale, people would not know how far or near something is on a map.
C. Without a scale, people would not know the meanings of different signs on a map.
D. Verbal scales are the shortest way for mapmakers to add scales to their maps because they are only a sentence
long.
The Lined Seahorse
The lined seahorse is largely found in the Atlantic Ocean, along the coasts of South America, Mexico,
and the Caribbean islands. This sea animal has an unusual appearance with its long slender body and a
curly tail. The lined seahorse can be found in various colors including red, yellow, brown, and black. It
mainly feeds on small sea creatures. It grows up to 5 inches long and lives for 1-4 years. The seahorse
gets its name from the shape of its head, which looks like a horse. It has a long thin snout through which
it sucks food into its mouth. The lined seahorse stands with its back straight and swims in slow motion
with the help of the fins on its back and on either side of its body. Its tail enables the seahorse to grab
and hold onto seaweed.
An interesting feature of the lined seahorse is its eyes. It has good vision and can move its eyes
independently. The male seahorse possesses a pouch on the lower part of its stomach where it keeps
the eggs until they are ready to hatch. Though the eggs hatch in 2 to 3 weeks, the male seahorse keeps
the newborn seahorses in its pouch until they become old enough to swim properly.
Question 15 Which magazine would someone read to find more information about what lined seahorses like to
eat?
A. The Diets of Seahorses
B. Seahorse Habitats
C. Amazing Horses
D. The Atlantic Magazine
Question 16 Rafael wants to learn more about where monarch butterflies go during the winter. What is
the best way for him to find out the information he wants?
A. talk to his science teacher about butterflies and where they live
B. ask his little brother about where butterflies live
C. look at a map to learn where butterflies live
D. read an article about where baby butterflies and other insects liveThe American Magpie
American magpies, also called black-billed magpies, are large and splendid birds. They are usually
found in the western parts of the United States and live in the grasslands, meadows, and shrub-filled
plains of the western states.
American magpies are black and white in color, with white feathers on their chest and shoulders and
black feathers on the rest of their bodies. Their wings look bluish-green in the sunlight and white at the
edges. American magpies have unusually long tails, which make up half the length of their bodies. The
tails are wide in the middle and run down almost to a point at the end. The magpies look beautiful and
graceful when they fly with their large wings and their long black tails spread out.
American magpies build nests along waterways and other areas with trees and shrubs. Their nests
have a strange shape. They look like big covered baskets. The nests are made of mud, twigs, branches,
grass, and other material. There are openings on each side of the nest for the bird to go in and out.
American magpies eat many types of wild fruit, grain, insects, berries, seeds, and nuts. These birds
do not move around alone, and instead they are found in large noisy groups because they like the
company of other magpies.
Question 17 Which magazine would someone read to find more information about the American magpie?
A. Birds on the Farm
B. Coastal Birds
C. Birdwatching in the Midwest
D. Birds of the Western United States
Question 18 Ted is researching black bears for a science report. Which resource would provide the most accurate
and up-to-date information?
A. a story book about a black bear who is friends with a fox
B. a research article by a scientist about where black bears live
C. a blog post about a person's trip to a national park to see black bears
D. a newspaper opinion article about how beautiful black bears are
Question 19 Read the sentence.
Can someone tell me the reason for which chess club is cancelled today?
Which relative adverb could replace for which?
A. where
B. when
C. why
D. who
Question 20 Read the sentence.
School starts next week I need to buy some school supplies.
What is the best way to correct the run-on sentence?
A. School starts next week, I need to buy some school supplies.
B. School starts next week so I need to buy some school supplies.
C. School starts next week, so I need to buy some school supplies.
D. School starts next week, so I need to buy, some school supplies.Question 21 Read the sentence.
"My brother and I learned how to fly in one of these, and then he bought one of his own, he told the pilot.
What is the correct way to write the sentence?
A. "My brother and I learned how to fly in one of these, and then he bought one of his own, he told the pilot."
B. My brother and I learned how to fly in one of these, and then he bought one of his own, he told the pilot.
C. "My brother and I learned how to fly in one of these, and then he bought one of his own," he told the pilot.
D. My brother and I learned how to fly in one of these, and then he bought one of his own," he told the pilot.
The American Beech Tree
General Appearance
The American beech tree is found throughout eastern North America. It is one of the most beautiful
trees. It is especially breathtaking in autumn when its leaves turn a golden color. Mark Henderson, a
botanist who works with the American Forestry Service says, "The American beech is the only one of its
class in North America. Yes, it's leaves are beautiful, but what really makes this tree special is its thin,
wrinkly light gray bark, which some people say reminds them of an elephant's hide."
Leaves
The pointed leaves of the American beech are 3 to 4 inches long. Their edges are rough and furry.
Leaves from older trees are tough, like leather.
Bark
The gray bark is wrinkled. Unlike most trees, the bark remains unbroken throughout the tree's life.
Fruit
The beech tree produces small brown fruit. The three-sided fruit is eaten both raw and cooked. It can
be made into coffee, flour, and other consumable products.
Wood
Beech wood is hard and strong. It is used in making furniture, flooring, tools, and other household
goods.
Question 22
Under which heading would the writer add the following information?
This tree is usually 50-70 feet tall, but some grow to a height of 100 feet or more.
A. Wood
B. General Appearance
C. Leaves
D. BarkQuestion 23 Before the play started, we were all nervous. Shanti had to learn a brand new song at the last
minute. Diego's costume kept falling apart. Even the drama teacher, Mr. Parkes, was stressed out. I tried to keep
calm. I waited for the crowd to arrive. I helped Diego with his costume. I helped Shanti practice. I even helped Mr.
Parkes find his glasses.
What sentence should be used to end this paragraph?
A. We had been practicing this fun play for the last six weeks.
B. George handed out colorful programs to all of the audience.
C. There was not even one empty seat in the whole theater.
D. Finally, I pulled the curtain up slowly, and the play started.
Hard Facts About Helmets
You should protect your brain by wearing a helmet. Helmets with a CPSC approval are good for biking and in-
line skating. You can find them in most sporting goods stores. "Multi-sport" helmets are made for skateboarding,
roller-skating, and riding scooters. They are also made for biking and in-line skating. Snell B-95 rated helmets
protect you more, but you may have to check out more stores to find one.
Your helmet should sit flat on your head. Make sure it is level and is not tilted back or forward. The front of the
helmet should sit low. It should sit about two finger widths above your eyebrows to protect your forehead. The
straps on each side of your head should form a "Y" over your ears. One part of the strap should be in front of your
ear, and one should be behind. If the helmet leans forward, tighten the rear straps. If it tilts backward, tighten the
front straps. Buckle the chinstrap tightly at your throat so that the helmet feels snug on your head. It should not
move up and down or from side to side.
adapted from http://www.bam.gov/sub_yoursafety/yoursafety_helmets.html
Question 24 Which of the paragraphs would be the best conclusion to the essay?
A. Finally, helmets cannot keep you from having accidents, but they can protect your brain. So use your
brain! Buy a helmet today, and make sure to wear it correctly.
B. As you can see, helmets are not very important. They can help protect your brain, but they cost a lot of
money. If you are careful, you will probably never need a helmet.
C. In conclusion, helmets come in all sorts of different colors. You can even paint your name on them.
Helmet-painting parties can be fun for you and a group of your closest friends.
D. To sum up, pilots wear helmets, and so do football players. Helmets are very popular and important. If you
want to learn more about helmets, ask someone who owns a helmet.
Question 25 Which prepositional phrase best completes the sentence?
_____, all of the students are having a pep rally to cheer for the team.
A. Before the game
B. Past the game
C. Under the game
D. Since the gameFlamingos
What Do Flamingos Look Like?
Flamingos are known for their bright pink feathers. However, when young flamingos hatch, they are
mostly grayish-white in color, which changes to a reddish pink color as they grow.
How Tall and Heavy Are Flamingos?
Flamingos are tall birds. An adult flamingo, depending on the type, can grow up to five feet in height
and weigh between three and nine pounds.
How Do Flamingos Live?
Flamingos are famously known to stand on one leg, with their other leg folded underneath their
bodies. Scientists have still not fully understood the reason behind this behavior. Flamingos live in
colonies to gather more food, to protect themselves from other animals, and to better use the limited
space available for their nests.
Where Do Flamingos Live?
Since flamingos are water birds, they often live near lakes. When flamingos give birth, they build
nests using mud along the lakeshore, so they heap the mud into a pile, make a small hole in it, and lay
an egg.
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Flamingos feed on small insects, snails, and shrimp. They also feed on small fish and a plant-like
matter called algae.
Question 26 Under which heading would the writer add this information?
Flamingos have an S-shaped neck.
A. What Do Flamingos Look Like?
B. Where Do Flamingos Live?
C. How Tall and Heavy Are Flamingos?
D. How Do Flamingos Live?adapted from Mercury and the Woodman
by Aesop
(1) A Woodman was chopping wood on the bank of a river. (2) His ax accidently flew out of his hands
and fell into the water. (3) As he stood there thinking of his loss, Mercury appeared and asked him the
reason for his grief. (4) On learning what had happened, Mercury dove into the river, brought up a golden
ax, and asked the Woodman if that was the one he had lost. (5) The Woodman replied that it was not,
and Mercury dove a second time. (6) Bringing up a silver ax, Mercury asked if that was his.
(7) "No, that is not mine either," said the Woodman.
(8) Once more, Mercury dove and finally got the Woodman's ax. (9) The Woodman was overjoyed on
getting his own ax back and thanked Mercury. (10) Mercury was so pleased with the Woodman's
honesty that he gave him the other two axes as a reward.
(11) When the Woodman told the story to his friends, one of them decided to try his luck. (12) He
went and began to chop a tree near the river and dropped his ax into the water. (13) Mercury appeared,
and on learning that his ax had fallen in, he dove and brought up a golden ax, as he had done before.
(14) Without waiting to be asked whether it was his or not, the fellow cried, "That's mine!" and
stretched out his hand for the prize.
(15) Mercury was upset at the man's dishonesty. (16) He refused to give him the golden ax and
refused to get the one he had let fall into the river.
Question 27 What is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2?
A. A Woodman dropped his ax while chopping some wood.
B. A Woodman accidently dropped his ax in a river while chopping some wood.
C. A Woodman was at the bank of a river chopping wood.
D. A Woodman dropped his ax near the bank of a river while chopping wood.
The following is a draft of a student story. It may contain errors.
Dog Walker
(1) James looked at the blue bike every time he went to the store. (2) His mom could see how much
he wanted that bike (3) She suggested that he start earning money by doing chores for the
neighbors. (4) The bike had big tires for riding on trails. (5) "I'll be a dog walker," James said. (6) "I can
walk two dogs at once and earn double the money!" (7) James handed out flyers in his neighbors'
mailboxes advertising his services. (8) Then, he received several calls from neighbors and explained that
he had experience walking his own dogs.
Question 28 Which sentence in this story is in the wrong place?
A. 8
B. 1
C. 4
D. 6Gorillas
Appearance
A gorilla is a huge ape. Apes are animals that don't have tails and are found in Asia and Africa.
Gorillas are hairy animals that have black skin and thick, short black hair on their bodies. They have
strong chests and large bellies. Newborn gorillas can weigh up to 5 pounds. Adult male gorillas can
weigh up to 400 pounds, while adult female gorillas can weigh around 200 pounds. Gorillas walk on their
arms, even though they can stand upright. This kind of movement is called knuckle walking.
Dwelling
Gorillas live in many different surroundings. They can live in rain forests, mountain forests, swamp
forests, and thick forests, among other places. Gorillas generally like to stay close to one another, so
they live in groups ranging from two to forty members.
Food
Gorillas usually eat plant-based foods. However, their diet also depends on their surroundings. Some
gorillas eat leaves, roots, and shoots, while others eat fruits. There are some gorillas that eat ants and
termites found near plants. Mountain gorillas eat stems, leaves, and fruits.
Age
On average, a wild gorilla can live up to 30 years. In some cases, gorillas can also live up to 50
years. It has been recorded that the oldest gorilla was Colo, who lived at the Columbus Zoo and
Aquarium, and she lived to be 60 years old.
Question 29 Under which heading would the writer add the following information?
Adult male gorillas are called "silverbacks" because they have silver hair on their backs.
A. Age
B. Appearance
C. welling
D. FoodGlass Blowing Tools
(1) Glass blowers use many special tools and equipment to make works of glass. (2) Glass blowers use
furnaces, blowpipes, punties, and benches. (3) The furnaces must be heated to temperatures of up to 2400
degrees Fahrenheit to melt the glass into liquid. (4) Blowpipes are long metal tubes that the glass blowers use to
gather the melted glass at one end and blow air into the other end. (5) Glass blowers use punties, iron rods, to
handle the glass while it is being shaped. (6) The glass blower's workstation is his or her bench. (7) The bench
has a seat, a place for the tools, and rails on which the iron rods can rest while the glass blower works on a piece.
(8) Several tools are used to shape the glass. (9) Marvers are stone or cast iron plates on which melted glass is
rolled to give it form. (10) Blocks are water-soaked wooden tools that have a bowl-shaped base. (11) Blocks are
also used to shape the glass. (12) While the glass is still soft, glass blowers press it with paddles to create flat
sides on the glass pieces. (13) Later, they form the shape of the pieces further with jacks, tong-shaped tools with
two blades. (14) Then, glass blowers pull and design the glass with tweezers. (15) Finally, they cut the formed
glass off the end of the metal rods with shears.
Question 30
What is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2?
A. Glass blowers use many special tools and equipment to make works of glass; also, they use furnaces,
blowpipes, punties, and benches.
B. Glass blowers use many special tools and equipment, such as furnaces, blowpipes, punties, and benches,
to make works of glass.
C. Glass blowers use many special tools and equipment to make works of glass, and they use furnaces,
blowpipes, punties, and benches.
D. Glass blowers use many special tools and equipment to make works of glass; glass blowers use furnaces,
blowpipes, punties, and benches.
South Carolina SC READY Grade 4 Math Test 1
Question 1
Olivia is changing the fraction into decimal form.
What is this number written in decimal form?
A. 0.89
B. 0.9
C. 0.98
D. 0.098
Question 2
Find the quotient.
A. 275
B. 243
C. 315
D. 263Question 3 Solve.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Question 4 Linda has 4 sets of colored pencils. There are 10 colored pencils in each set. Which
description shows another way Linda can organize her colored pencils?
A. 2 sets with 7 colored pencils in each set
B. 2 sets with 40 colored pencils in each set
C. 3 sets with 14 colored pencils in each set
D. 5 sets with 8 colored pencils in each set
Question 5 Round to the nearest ten-thousand.
257,801
A. 250,000
B. 258,000
C. 300,000
D. 260,000
Question 6
7 units
What is the area of the square above?
A. 35 square units
B. 42 square units
C. 28 square units
D. 49 square unitsQuestion 7
How many sets of perpendicular line segments make up the figure above?
A. 1
B. 0
C. 4
D. 5
Question 8 Sadie decorated her prize horse with ribbons for the Memorial Day Parade. In the mane, she
used 6 feet of ribbon. She used an additional 7 inches around her front right leg.
How many inches did she use altogether for the horse?
(Hint: 1 foot = 12 inches)
A. 79
B. 13
C. 65
D. 1
Question 9 In a garden, of the flowers are roses and of the flowers are tulips. Which pair of statements
correctly compares the fraction of the flowers in the garden that are roses to the fraction that are tulips?
A. Since , then . So, there are more roses than tulips in the garden.
B. Since and , then . So, there are equal numbers of roses and tulips in the
garden.
C. Since and 10 > 6, then . So, there are more roses than tulips in the garden.
D. Since 2 < 6, then . So, there are fewer roses than tulips in the garden.
Question 10
A number pattern follows the rule "Subtract 3" and starts with 76. Which list shows this pattern?
A. 76, 73, 64, 70, 67
B. 76, 73, 70, 64, 67
C. 76, 73, 67, 70, 64
D. 76, 73, 70, 67, 64Question 11
Solve the equation below.
681,618 - 384,063 =
A. 297,555
B. 296,455
C. 297,455
D. 298,555
Question 12 What is the measure of this angle?
A. 75°
B. 85°
C. 115°
D. 105°
Question 13 Alex has two colored pencils. The length of one colored pencil is meter. The length of
the other colored pencil is meter. Which statement correctly compares the two lengths when written
as decimals?
A. 0.02 < 0.08
B. 0.02 < 0.80
C. 0.80 < 0.20
D. 0.08 < 0.20Question 14 Claire is lining the bottom of a rectangular drawer with paper. If the bottom of the drawer
is 9 inches long by 6 inches wide, what is the area of the bottom of the drawer?
A. 30 square inches
B. 108 square inches
C. 60 square inches
D. 54 square inches
Question 15 Jerry drew a shape with four sides. The shape has exactly two right angles. What could
Jerry's shape be?
A. It can be a rhombus or a trapezoid.
B. It can be a rectangle or a trapezoid.
C. It can only be a trapezoid.
D. It can be a rectangle, a rhombus, or a square.
Question 16 A school supply company is printing pamphlets to hand out to each student in all of the
history classes at a local college. Each history class has 57 students and there are 62 classes. They also
decided they should print 2,216 extra pamphlets to hand out around the store. How many pamphlets
should they print out total?
A. 5,750
B. 7,966
C. 2,335
D. 2,273
Question 17 Shema reads about lizards in a science book. The book has information about two baby
lizards and an adult lizard. Shema puts point J and point M on a number line to show the lengths of the
baby lizards.
What is the difference between the lengths of the two baby lizards?
A.
B.
C.
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