ELA Checkpoint Worksheet
Indiana Grade 4
ILEARN CHECKPOINT CHALLENGER
Focus Standards: RL.2.1 (Inference), RL.2.2 (Theme/Summary), RL.2.3 (Character/Plot), RV.2.1 (Context Clues)
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Directions: Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
The Secret of the Limestone Ridge
by Lenny Harper
Leo adjusted his heavy backpack, his boots crunching against the dusty path. Above him, the giant oak trees of southern Indiana swayed gently, casting long shadows across the limestone cliffs. He hurried to keep pace with Grandfather Silas, whose walking stick clicked rhythmically against the rocky trail.
"Keep your eyes sharp, Leo," Silas called back. "Limestone is water-carved stone. Thousands of years ago, great underground rivers hollowed out this ridge, leaving caves and tunnels. The settlers used to seek refuge inside them during sudden storms or bitter winters."
Leo peered at the steep cliffside. Suddenly, a dark, narrow gap between two colossal rocks caught his attention. A chilly, damp draft drifted from the opening, smelling of wet earth and ancient mysteries. Silas stopped and smiled, his eyes twinkling. "Ah, the Whispering Crevice. Few folks know it’s still accessible."
Heart racing with a mix of fear and excitement, Leo turned on his flashlight and ducked inside. The air grew instantly cool. The beam of light danced across sparkling stalactites hanging like icicles from the ceiling. On a smooth limestone wall near the back, Leo spotted something odd—hand-carved initials: J.W. 1852. Beneath it, a small arrow pointed straight down toward a hollow pile of river stones.
Question 1 Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of the passage.
"The settlers used to seek refuge inside them during sudden storms or bitter winters."
What does the word refuge mean as it is used in the sentence?
A A place of safety or protection
B A collection of valuable treasures
C An adventurous path to travel
D A method of building warm houses
Question 2 (Part A) ILEARN Question Type: Multi-Part EBSR
Based on the passage, what inference can be made about Leo?
A He is easily bored by Silas's stories.
B He is curious and excited to explore.
C He dislikes hiking in Indiana's woods.
D He is an expert limestone geologist.
ILEARN Checkpoint 1 ELA Review • Practice Page 1 Turn page to complete Part B and Questions 3-5
Part B & Extended Review Questions
Indiana Grade 4
Question 2 (Part B)
Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
A "Leo adjusted his heavy backpack, his boots crunching against the dusty path."
B "Thousands of years ago, great underground rivers hollowed out this ridge, leaving caves..."
C "Silas stopped and smiled, his eyes twinkling. 'Ah, the Whispering Crevice.'"
D "Heart racing with a mix of fear and excitement, Leo turned on his flashlight and ducked inside."
Question 3 ILEARN Question Type: Constructed Response
How does Grandfather Silas's description of Indiana's limestone caves in paragraph 2 affect Leo's actions in the plot?
Question 4 ILEARN Question Type: Graphic Organizer Fill-in
Complete the summary map below of the passage's plot by adding the key details from the beginning, middle, and end.
1. Beginning
Leo and Silas are hiking in southern Indiana. Silas explains...
2. Middle
Leo discovers a hidden gap in the rocks called...
3. End
Inside the cave, Leo shines his flashlight and finds...
Question 5 How does the setting of a limestone cave help develop the plot's central theme of discovery?
A It provides obstacles that make hiking difficult.
B It physically hides history until someone explores it.
C It shows that old forests can be very dangerous.
D It is a comfortable shelter from Indiana winters.
ILEARN Checkpoint 1 ELA Review • Practice Page 2 STOP - End of ELA Section
Math Checkpoint Worksheet
Indiana Grade 4
ILEARN CHECKPOINT CHALLENGER
Focus Standards: 4.NS.1 & 2 (Place Value), 4.NS.9 (Rounding), 4.C.1 (Add/Subtract), 4.C.2 (Multiplication)
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Directions: Answer all questions below. Show your work clearly in the spaces provided.
Question 1 Standard: 4.NS.1
In the number 455,200, how does the value of the digit \(5\) in the ten-thousands place compare to the value of the digit \(5\) in the thousands place?
A It is \(10\) times greater.
B It is \(100\) times greater.
C It is \(\frac{1}{10}\) of the value.
D It is the exact same value.
Question 2 Standard: 4.NS.9
The population of a city in Indiana is 384,529 people.
Part A
Round \(384,529\) to the nearest thousand:
Part B
Round \(384,529\) to the nearest ten-thousand:
Question 3 & 4 Standard: 4.C.1
Solve using the standard algorithm. Show all regrouping.
ADDITION WORKSPACE: \(528,746 + 193,485\)
Show work here
SUBTRACTION WORKSPACE: \(800,421 - 345,683\)
Show work here
ILEARN Checkpoint 1 Math Review • Practice Page 1 Turn page to complete Questions 5-8
Computation & Numerical Reasoning
Indiana Grade 4
Question 5 Standard: 4.C.2
A farmer in Indiana planted \(47\) rows of corn. Each row contains \(36\) corn stalks. How many total corn stalks did the farmer plant? Solve using the Area Model template below and verify your answer with the standard algorithm.
Part A: Fill in the Area Model
\(40\) \(7\)
A = ________
C = ________
B = ________
D = ________
\(30\) \(6\)
Part B: Standard Algorithm Workspace
Show standard calculation
Question 6 Standard: 4.NS.8 / 4.AT.1
Find all the factor pairs of \(36\). Then classify the numbers in the table below as either Prime or Composite.
Factor Pairs of \(36\):
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\(1 \times \_\_\_\_\_\) 2) \(2 \times \_\_\_\_\_\)
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\(3 \times \_\_\_\_\_\) 4) \(4 \times \_\_\_\_\_\)
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\(6 \times \_\_\_\_\_\)
Teacher Strategy Guide
Teacher Resource
ILEARN CHECKPOINT TEACHER KEY
Indiana 4th Grade IDOE Alignment • ELA Answer Key & Strategies
ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE
ILEARN Checkpoint 1 Testing Strategy
This checkpoint targets foundational understanding. Guide students to underline context clues in Vocabulary items, and emphasize that Part B questions in Evidence-Based Selected Response (EBSR) are dependent on their answer in Part A. If Part A is incorrect, Part B is highly likely to be marked incorrect.
Reading Comprehension Keys
Q1 Key: A Standard: RV.2.1 (Context Clues)
Rationale: The text mentions the settlers used caves "during sudden storms or bitter winters," showing that a refuge represents safety or shelter from harsh environmental factors.
Distractor Analysis: B, C, and D do not fit the context of seeking safety during dangerous weather.
Q2 (Part A) Key: B • (Part B) Key: D Standard: RL.2.1 (Inference)
Part A Rationale: Leo showing excitement and ducking into a dark cave is clear evidence of a curious nature.
Part B Rationale: Option D ("Heart racing with a mix of fear and excitement...") directly supports his emotional curiosity and action of entering the unknown setting.
Q3 Rubric: Character & Plot Influence Standard: RL.2.3
Score 2 Points: Student clearly explains that Silas’s description makes Leo fascinated/curious about the cave, directly motivating him to look closely, find the gap, and walk inside.
Score 1 Point: Student states that Silas talked about caves and Leo walked into one, but does not explain the connection of motivation/cause and effect.
Sample Response: "Grandfather Silas explains how historical settlers found protection in the cave. This makes Leo curious, so when he spots the Whispering Crevice, he immediately turns on his light and explores it."
Q4 Key: Summarizing Map Expectation Standard: RL.2.2
Beginning: Silas teaches Leo how limestone is hollowed out by old underground rivers.
Middle: Leo spots a chilly opening in the rock and bravely decides to explore inside.
End: Leo discovers a carved set of initials from 1852 pointing toward a pile of stones.
Q5 Key: B Standard: RL.2.2 (Theme/Setting)
Rationale: Caves naturally encapsulate secrets and treasures. By physically enclosing and concealing the carved initials and arrows for over a century, the setting acts as a vehicle for the theme of historical discovery.
