PARCC Readiness
What ALL Administrators - Teachers - Parents
- Students Must Know . . .
What does PARCC stand for?
The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for
College and Careers.
The Belief . . .
● Assessment should work as a tool for enhancing teaching and
learning
● Fully aligned to the CCSS
● Ensure that every child is on a path to college and career
readiness
● Provide parents and teachers with timely information to
identify students who may be falling behind and need extra
help
Required Assessments
● There are two required assessments set to
deploy through PARCC for both mathematics
and English Language Arts Literacy.
● What are they?
Performance Based Assessment
● Given after 75% of the school year
● Extended tasks, applications of concepts and
skills
● ELA - Writing effectively when analyzing text;
research simulation
● Math - Solving multi-step problems requiring
abstract reasoning, precision, perseverance
and strategic use of tools
PBA Timelines by Grade
Grade 6 and 7:
-ELA - March 9th, 10th and 11th
-Math - March 12th and 13th
Grade 8:
-ELA - March 16th, 17th and 18th
-Math (and Algebra I) - March 19th and 20th
End Of Year
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Given after 90% of the school year
Innovative, short-answer items
ELA - Reading comprehension
Math - Short items that address both
concepts and skills
EOY Timelines by Grade
Grade 6 and 7:
-ELA – May 4th and 5th
-Math - May 6th and 7th
Grade 8:
-ELA - May 11th and 12th
-Math (and Algebra I) - May 13th and 14th
Higher Expectations for PARCC
● ELA
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Read sufficiently complex texts
Write effectively
Build and present knowledge through research
● Mathematics
Reason mathematically
Solve problems: content and mathematical
practice
o Model real world problems
o Have fluency in mathematics
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Resources
For resources, CCSS, and general information please access the link below:
● http://www.parcconline.org/resources
For sample items and practice tests please access the links below:
● http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/
● http://www.parcconline.org/computerbased-samples
Math Resources/Video Links
For brief video tutorials on a variety of Math related technology tools on
the PARCC assessment, please use the link below and then select the
video you would like to view:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sWEM3grb8mKnXQKEM4VwIJLWQ
6vo_ZIh5XD1lnFe9Lk/edit?usp=sharing
ELA Resources/Video Links
For brief video tutorials on a variety of Language Arts related technology
tools on the PARCC assessment, please use the link below and then select
the video you would like to view:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EcNbcVKqvuR3QPzMfVDXjb2FUZv7sS4aukAg5IlBNQ/edit?usp=sharing
Preparation For Success In All Content
Areas
1. Academic Vocabulary-focus on the wording
and language directives of tasks
2. Analyze Questions and the Purpose-focus on
the decoding of the question and what is
being asked of the students
3. Transitioning to the PARCC scoring rubric
4. Regular exposure to/practice with PARCC
related tasks and questions in class and at
home
Academic Vocabulary
“Research has shown that students’ understanding of just 55 ‘critical
words’ contributes to 85% of success on standardized assessments that are
aligned with Common Core”
(Marilee Sprenger, a noted expert on child literacy and brain development (http://www.marileesprenger.com/the-critical-words.html)
From Bruce D. Taylor "Most Significant Common Core Key Terms," Chicago 2014
What are the Key Words in the
Common Core?
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Compare (31)
Contrast (35)
Describe (34)
Identify (38)
Story (46)
Demonstrate (86)
Determine (89)
Explain (43)
Details (101)
Develop (116)
Narrative (29)
From Bruce D. Taylor "Most Significant Common Core Key Terms," Chicago 2014
The most used terms in the Common Core?
From Bruce D. Taylor "Most Significant Common Core Key Terms," Chicago 2014
What are The Key Terms on the PARCC Assessment ?
What are Students Expected to do?
From Bruce D. Taylor "Most Significant Common Core Key Terms," Chicago 2014
Suggested Skill Integration
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Common Core Resources
Do-Nows
Exit Tickets
Break Times
Student Groups
Student developed PARCC related questions
Family navigation of PARCC site, discussion
with children, exposure to non-fiction text,
explore PARCC Math tools