Parent Information
for PARCC
January 2015
http://tinyurl.com/ElemPP
Tonight’s Presentation
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What is PARCC?
When will it be given?
What will a testing session look like?
How will it be scored and how will the scores be used?
What technology skills will a student need?
What are some examples of ELA & MATH questions?
How can families reinforce learning at home?
What is the PARCC?
Partnership for
Assessment of
Readiness for
College and
Careers
The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) is a group of states working
together to develop a set of assessments that measure whether students are on track to be successful in college and
their careers. These high quality, computer-based K–12 assessments in Mathematics and English Language
Arts/Literacy give teachers, schools, students, and parents better information whether students are on track in their
learning and for success after high school, and tools to help teachers customize learning to meet student needs.
Who is using the PARCC?
46 states and
Washington
D.C. have
adopted the
Common Core
State
Standards
How is the PARCC different?
NJ ASK
PARCC
● Administered 1 time per year
● Administered 2 times per year
● Paper based
● Computer based
● School is basically shut down
● School functions normally
● 60 - 135 minutes per day
● 40 - 60 minutes per day
PARCC Assessment Types:
PBA
(Performance Based Assessment)
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Given in March
Tests critical thinking
Reading comprehension
Writing in response to reading
Research simulations
Real world applications
EOY
(End of Year Assessment)
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Given in late April / early May
Short answer items
Reading comprehension
Math conceptual understanding
and skill
PBA Information:
Grade
ELA
ELA
ELA
Math
Math
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 1
Day 2
3
50
50
40
50
50
4-5
50
60
40
55
50
PBA = Performance-Based Assessment
PBA Schedule:
Elementary Testing by Grade
Grade 3: ELA - March 2nd, 3rd and 4th
Math - March 13th and 16th
Grade 4: ELA - March 5th, 6th and 9th
Math - March 17th and 18th
Grade 5: ELA - March 10th, 11th and 12th
Math - March 19th and 20th
EOY Information:
Grade
ELA
ELA
Math
Math
Day 1
Day 2
Day 1
Day 2
3
50
n/a
50
50
4-5
50
n/a
50
50
EOY = End-of-Year Assessment
EOY:
Elementary Testing by Grade
Grade 3: ELA - May 4th
Math - May 7th and 8th
Grade 4: ELA - May 5th
Math - May 11th and 12th
Grade 5: ELA - May 6th
Math - May 13th and 14th
What does a testing session look like?
• Classroom
• Morning
• Administered by teacher
• Teachers can help with tech if a student is struggling
• Teachers can clarify directions
• Students can review and change answers
• Computer will be “swapped out” if there is a problem
• Students can read or draw if finished early
• Classes who are not testing will have a regular morning
How will PARCC be Scored?
Students take 2 tests, but receive one overall score for MATH and one for ELA
Level
Descriptor
5
Student performing at this level demonstrates a
DISTINGUISHED COMMAND of the knowledge, skills, and
practices embodied by the CCSS assessed at their level
4
STRONG COMMAND
3
MODERATE COMMAND
2
PARTIAL COMMAND
1
MINIMAL COMMAND
How will the scores be used?
● To assist teachers in supporting students
● To inform parents and students on progress towards
“on track” college and career readiness
● TO inform schools and districts on curricula,
instructional and professional development needs
PARCC Results will NOT:
● Impact student’s grades
● Be used to retain students
● As a measure of placement in various
programs
Technology Skills Required:
Click / tap
Select object
Use text highlighter
Scroll
Select text
Rotate and use protractor
Plot points
Select area
Rotate and use ruler
Drag and drop
Select and drag / slide
Use video player
Type with text editor
Unselect
Type math equations
PARCC Tools Grades 3-5:
Menu Tools
● Highlighter
● Review & Flag
● Next & Previous Navigation
Buttons
● Pointer
● Quarter Inch Ruler (Grade 3)
● Answer Eliminator
● Protractor (Grade 4 & 5)
● Eighth Inch Ruler (Grade 4 & 5)
Side Portions
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Digits 0 -9
Common
Decimal Point
No Equal
Bracket
Dollar Sign
Degree Sign
Embedded Toolbar for Grades 4 & 5:
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Clear All
Undo
Redo
Backspace
Plus Sign
Minus Sign
Times Sign
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Division Sign
Fraction
Mixed Number
Equal
Less Than
Greater Than
Parenthesis
Unknown Number
Tech uses to solve problems:
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Drag and Drop into a Large Area
Drop and Drop into a Specific Spot
Select One Answer
Select Multiple Answers
Select from a Drop Down
Select in a Diagram
What can you do for ELA?
● Encourage children to read all kinds of texts:
o
o
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o
o
stories
newspapers
magazines
biographies
science/history
● Talk with your child about what they read
● Practice computer skills
What can you do for MATH?
● Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts
● Have children illustrate the math they think in their heads and discuss it
● Encourage children to try more than once to solve a problem to build
stamina
● Ask them to think of different ways to solve the problems
What can you do TECH?
● Have children practice typing using typing
club
● Have children practice watching
informational videos
● Have children practice using the mouse
Resources:
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To learn more about PARCC, please visit www.parcconline.org.
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To learn more about the K-2 Formative Assessments, please visit http://www.parcconline.org/K2-assessments.
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To learn more about the 3-8 Summative and Non-Summative Assessment Components, please visit http://www.parcconline.org/3-8.
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To learn more about the PARCC Assessment Blueprints and Evidence Tables, please visit http://www.parcconline.org/assessment-blueprints-test-specs.
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To learn about PARCC Field Tests, please visit http://www.parcconline.org/field-test.
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To learn more about the PARCC Performance Level Descriptors in ELA, please visit http://www.parcconline.org/ela-plds.
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To learn more about the PARCC Performance Level Descriptors in mathematics, please visit http://www.parcconline.org/math-plds.
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To learn more about sample problems, tests, and rubrics, please visit http://www.parcconline.org/samples/item-task-prototypes.
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To navigate directly to the current practice tests to use with your children, please visit http://www.parcconline.org/practice-tests.
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For educator and parent resources, please visit http://www.parcconline.org/resources.
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For PARCC frequently asked questions, please visit http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCFAQ_9-18-2013.pdf.
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For a PARCC glossary of terms, please visit http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCGlossary07-01-13.pdf.
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For information about PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations, please visit http://www.parcconline.org/parcc-accessibility-features-and-accommodationsmanual.
Resources:
Navesink School Website:
mtps.schoolwires.net/domain/14
● PARCC sections on the right hand side
● Typing club on the right hand side
Middletown School District PARCC site:
mtps.schoolwires.net/parcc
PARCC Sample Test:
Let’s take a look at the PARCC practice
assessment.
http://www.parcconline.org/practice-tests
Professions that require a
FORMAL ASSESSMENT...
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Medicine
Nursing
Law
Teaching
Accounting
Real Estate
Finance (Investing, Personal & Public)
Pharmacy
Psychology
Engineering
Architecture
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Police
CIA
FBI
IRS
TSA
Customs
Air Traffic Controller
Secret Service
USPS - Mail Handlers
Custodian
Students must pass a formal assessment to graduate
(HSPA)
Almost all colleges/universities require a formalized
assessment to gain entry