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Place your logo here Opening Doors Parent Night 2.19.15 0 Agenda PARCC Basic Information English Language Arts (ELA) Assessments Math Assessments Differences between ISAT and PARCC PARCC Sample Items Technology

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Opening Doors

Parent Night 2.19.15

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Agenda

  • PARCC Basic Information
  • English Language Arts (ELA) Assessments
  • Math Assessments
  • Differences between ISAT and PARCC
  • PARCC Sample Items
  • Technology
  • Additional Resources for Parents
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PARCC Basics

  • PARCC will replace ISAT as the Illinois mandated

assessment in 3rd - 8th grades.

  • PARCC will test students in English Language Arts and

Mathematics.

  • PARCC Assesses the Common Core State Standards.
  • PARCC is given in two parts:
  • Part 1 - the Performance-Based Assessment (PBA) is given in

March

  • Part 2 - the End of Year (EOY) is given in May
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PARCC Basics

  • The two PARCC parts will be combined

together into one set of scores.

  • 3rd through 8th grade students will be given

the PARCC test on computers.

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Starting May 4th

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How much time do the tests take?

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Starting May 4th

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What makes PARCC different?

It tests critical thinking, rather than rote memorization. The test goes well beyond the traditional bubble tests by measuring critical thinking and problem solving skills that are very important in college and the workforce.

Other tests PARCC assessments Primarily use multiple-choice format that emphasizes memorization, “test prep” and guessing. Allow students to submit answers and detailed responses, eliminating guesswork and allowing students to show their thinking and knowledge. Test students’ rote learning. Assess students’ abilities to read carefully, communicate clearly and problem solve. Offer basic, one-step problems. Present challenging, multi-tiered problems. Are too vague to offer detailed insight to gauge students’ readiness for the next step toward success. Provide students, parents and educators detailed information so they can understand how students are progressing, where they need assistance and where they can be encouraged to do more.

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Sample Questions

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Sample Questions

Math Grade 4

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Technology

  • In District 66, students will take the PARCC assessments
  • n the computer.
  • PARCC states understand that in the 21st century students

need to have access to technology in the classroom throughout the year, not just at testing time, ensuring they are comfortable using the technology.

  • The technology gives students independence and is more

engaging, as it includes videos and interactive tools. Students are the drivers of their own testing experience which gives them confidence.

  • PARCC is using Universal Design principles to make the

new tests as accessible as possible to all students, including English learners and students with disabilities.

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Timeline

2015 2014

Fall Summer Spring Spring Winter Fall Summer

Performance-based assessment Fall Block Administration Field tests/Practice tests Online practice tests Release test results Research from field tests End-of-Year assessment

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Parent Score Report

  • PARCC state leaders and educators have designed a detailed and clear

student assessment report on how your student is progressing and where he

  • r she needs assistance.
  • The PARCC score report

uses clear icons and colors combined with information to explain results and resources for more information.

  • The report is intended to

help you work with your student’s teachers and school officials to decide how best to support your student’s needs.

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How You Can Support your Child

  • Read a combination of fiction and non-fiction aloud or with your
  • child. Look for subjects of interest – from sports heroes to dinosaurs.
  • Discuss and “do” real life math with your child. Help him/her know

basic math facts.

  • Discuss the new tests with your child. Make sure he/she is not scared
  • r anxious going into the new tests.
  • Explain to your child that the tests will initially be more challenging.

Tell your child to do his/her best on the test and that you are there to help every step of the way.

  • After the test, review the results with your child. Bring the teacher

into the discussion as needed.

  • Provide a quiet, comfortable place for studying at home and make

sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast before a test.

  • Above all, be positive and encouraging about the tests.
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Additional Parent Resources

  • PARCC offers information about the assessments including fact sheets, a

glossary and sample test questions.

– http://parcconline.org/for-parents

  • Illinois State Board of Education - www.isbe.net
  • National Parent Teacher Association offers grade-by-grade parent guides for

student success. Available in English and Spanish.

– www.pta.org/parents/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2583

  • Great Schools offers Milestones, a free online collection of videos aimed at

helping parents understand grade-level expectations in grades K-5.

– http://www.greatschools.org/gk/milestones/

  • America Achieves – Raise the Bar offers free parent resources to help

children succeed in school. Must sign up.

– http://raisethebarparents.org/raise-the-bar-for-your-child

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Questions? Thank you for Coming!