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PARCC Parent Night East Greenwich Twp. School District

February 10, 2015 February 11, 2015

Why Change?

PARCC

(Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers)

• Designed to measure whether students are on

track to be successful in college and their careers

• Computer-based assessments: Mathematics

and English Language Arts (ELA)

• Administered to students in

grades 3-8

Student Implications

• Data used in conjunction with district-wide

measures to get baseline on students strengths & needs for classroom instruction

• Data used in conjunction with additional

measures to identify additional supports

• Data is NOT utilized in determining report card

grades, grade level advancement, etc.

PARCC

PARCC States

Who Must Take 2014-2015 PARCC Grades 3-8

General Education English Learners-except newly arrived ELL students who may be excluded from taking ELA/Literacy assessment Special Education-except severely handicapped student who will take APA or DLM as specified in their IEP

Goals

Develop tests worth taking Texts worth reading Essays worth writing Problems worth solving Accessible to all students

Report results worth using Valid Reliable Timely Actionable

How is PARCC Different from NJASK?

How is PARCC- ELA Different from NJASK?

• PARCC content focuses on 3 CCSS shifts:

– Text complexity – Evidence-based responses – Content-rich nonfiction text

• PARCC task structure includes:

– Multiple texts (one anchor and additional text(s)/video)

• PARCC format utilizes technology:

– Incorporation of videos – Technology Enhanced Items (TEI): drag and drop, drop-down menus, multiple checkboxes, – Accessibility Features: highlighter, line reader, magnifier, answer eliminator, flagging

• PARCC writing rubrics:

– One for Narrative and One for Research Simulation/Literary Analysis – Grade Bands: 3, 4-5, 6-11

How is PARCC- Math Different from NJASK?

• Three Key Shifts:

– Multiplication/Division of Whole Numbers & Fractions – Procedural skills and fluency – Application

• PARCC format utilizes technology:

– Embedded tools such as a calculator, ruler, etc. – Technology Enhanced Items (TEI): drag and drop, drop-down menus, multiple checkboxes – Accessibility Features: highlighter, line reader, magnifier, answer eliminator, flagging

• After 75% of school year
• Extended tasks
• PCR:

– Literary Analysis – Research Simulation Task – Narrative

• EBCR (Evidence Based

Constructed response)

• TECR (Technology Enhanced

Constructed Response)

• After 90% of school year
• Shorter responses
• EBCR (Evidence Based

Constructed response)

• TECR (Technology Enhanced

Constructed Response)

PBA + EOY = PARCC Score

Performance-Based Assessment (PBA) End of Year Assessment (EOY)

Performance Based Test (PBA) Flow Chart Math Sessions ELA Sessions

Unit 1 Unit 1 Unit 3 Unit 2

Occurs after approximately 75 percent of instructional time is complete The ELA will focus on writing effectively when analyzing text Emphasis on applying math skills, concepts, and understanding to solve multi-step problems Integration of math practice standards (abstract reasoning, precision, perseverance & Math tools

Unit 2

PARCC Unit Times

End-of-Year Test Administration Flow Chart Math Sessions ELA Sessions

Unit 1 Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 2

The EOY Administration occurs after approximately 90 percent of instructional time is complete Focus on reading comprehension Emphasis on demonstration of conceptual understanding and mathematical fluency from major content within the grade level

Student Quotes

Accessibility Features

• On the PARCC computer-based

assessments, accessibility features are tools

• r preferences that are either built into the

assessment system or provided externally by test administrators.

Accessibility Features

Item Explanation Audio Amplification The student raises or lowers the volume control, as needed, using headphones. Final volume must be set prior to testing. Blank Paper (provided by test administrator) The student is provided blank scratch paper to take notes and/or work through items during testing Eliminate Answer Choices The student electronically “crosses out” possible answer choices (for multiple choice items only). Flag Items for Review The student electronically “flags” items to review later. Highlight Tool The student electronically highlights text as needed. Available colors include pink, blue, yellow, and white.

Accessibility Features

Item Explanation Headphones The student uses to minimize distraction, or filter external noise during testing (in addition to when headphones are required for the ELA/literacy assessment). Line Reader Tool The student uses an onscreen tool to assist in reading by raising and lowering the tool for each line of text onscreen. NotePad The student writes notes using embedded NotePad application. Pop-up Glossary The student is able to view definitions of pre-selected, construct-irrelevant words by hovering over underlined words. The definition appears in a popup text box. Writing Tools The student uses writing process tools for written responses, including cut and paste, copy, underline, bold, and insert

• bullets. Writing tools are available in the constructed response

items on the ELA/literacy performance-based assessment.

Performance Based and End of Year Practice tests for ELA and Math

• http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/

Grade 3, ELA PBA Example 1

Grade 3, ELA PBA Example 2

Grade 3, ELA PBA Example 3

Grade 3, Math PBA Example 1

Grade 3, Math PBA Example 2

Grade 4, ELA PBA Example 1

Grade 4, ELA PBA Example 2

Grade 4, Math PBA Example

Grade 5, ELA PBA Example

Grade 5, Math PBA Example 1

Grade 5, Math PBA Example 2

Grade 6, ELA PBA Example

Grade 6, Math PBA Example

General Tips to Help Your Child Prepare for Testing

• Encourage your child to work hard everyday in

class.

• Encourage your child to relax and to just do

their best.

• Remind your child to listen carefully to all

directions.

• Make sure your child is well-rested.
• Make sure your child eats breakfast.

Resources for Parents

• ELA Practice Tests

http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/english/

• Math Practice Tests

http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/math/

• NJDOE and PARCC

http://www.state.nj.us/education/sca/parcc/

• PARCC Website http://www.parcconline.org/

Your Turn

We would like to invite everyone to join us in the computer lab to try out the PARCC sample tests. If you are unable to join us, the link to the PARCC practice tests is on our website.

http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/math/