Our Students & the PARCC Assessment Knollwood Elementary School - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Our Students & the PARCC Assessment Knollwood Elementary School Mrs. Brandy Worth, Principal

Why are we here tonight? • To give you an idea as to what Knollwood School is doing to prepare for the PARCC • To share how the testing will be scheduled to reduce student stress and lessen the impact on instruction. • To experience the testing room and equipment your students will be utilizing.

“Times change, and we are changing with the times”

Review: What is the PARCC? The P artnership for A ssessment of R eadiness for C ollege and C areers • PARCC is a coalition of states that are working to create and deploy a standard set of K-12 assessments in Math and English Language Arts. • Within PARCC, a group of states bases the content of these assessments on what it takes to be successful in college and careers in the future. • These examinations will also coincide with the full range of the Common Core State Standards Initiative to make certain that standards are present in classrooms.

Most Recent PARCC Updates • Five levels of student performance, as opposed to three (PP, P, AP) - These levels have not yet been named • Parents will receive a Individual Student Reports of their child(ren )’s performance. • Results expected in Sept/Oct of 2015 • Parents/Guardians will receive a district letter with specific information regarding dates and times of your child’s class testing schedule, as well as make-up testing dates. • The Mathematics PBA test is now available via link on district web site • Answers are on-line for Practice Tests. • Any questions regarding CCSS and PARCC can be sent to info@pway.org, subject CCSS or PARCC

So what does this mean for us? Technology Readiness/Integration Common Core State 21 st Century Learning Standards Student Success

What are we doing here at Knollwood to prepare our students???

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Alignment: • District Curriculum aligned to the CCSS • Programs are connected/related to the CCSS • District-wide assessments given to all students District Information and Common Core Links: • http://piscataway.ss3.sharpschool.com/parent_center/common_core _corner

21 st Century Skills

Technology Integration Technology Readiness/Integration • Teachers incorporate technology into the curriculum via laptop usage, internet resources, hover cams, etc. • Goal is to continue building the technology infrastructure and ensure that it is embedded into the curricular implementation. • Digital Literacy scheduled two times per week. • Providing students added opportunities to get comfortable with using technology to learn and extend learning

Digital Programs Technology Readiness/Integration • Variety of online sites – For example: • Raz-Kids – Reading online books & answering quetsions • X-tra Math – • Kidspiration – graphic organizer tools and comprehension skills, etc. • Measuring Up Online – used during Digital Literacy Times • Edutyping – Keyboarding skills • ThinkCentral – connected to GoMath Series – preview/review math lesson, workbook pages, games, and online manipulatives. • AT&T Coding Program – Practice in mouse manipulation, drag & drop, and organizing code. • Computer Programs – For example: • Microsoft Word • Microsoft PowerPoint • Microsoft Excel • PARCC practice assessments and tutorials to use the tools.

Digital Literacy Program Technology Readiness/Integration • Added exposure to technology integration • Adapting to different user interfaces • Emphasis on PARCC readiness skills

Scheduling for PARCC ~ March 2015 ~ Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 2 3 4 5 6 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 ELA1-Group A ELA1-Group B ELA1-Group C ELA2-Group A ELA2-Group B Make ups for ELA1 – Groups A & B 11:00-12:15 Make ups for ELA1 – Groups B & C 9 10 11 12 13 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 ELA2-Group C ELA3-Group A ELA3-Group B ELA3-Group C Math1-Group A Make ups for ELA2 Make ups for ELA3 – Groups A & B Groups A & B 11:00-12:15 11:00-12:15 Make ups for ELA2 – Make ups for ELA2 – Groups B & C Groups B & C 18 16 17 19 20 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 Math1-Group B Math1-Group C Math2-Group A Math2-Group B Math2-Group C Make ups for Math1 Make ups for Math2 Groups A & B Groups A & B 11:00-12:15 Make ups for Math1 Groups B & C 23 24 25 26 27 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 Testing Make-up Sessions as Testing Make-up Sessions as Testing Make-up Sessions as needed Testing Make-up Sessions as needed Testing Make-up Sessions as needed needed needed Makeups for Math2 Groups B & C

Sample of One Testing Group’s Schedule ~ March 2015 ~ Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 2 3 4 5 6 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 ELA1-Group A ELA2-Group A 9 10 11 12 13 9:30 – 10:45 9:30 – 10:45 ELA3-Group A Math1-Group A 16 17 18 19 20 9:30 – 10:45 Math2-Group A 23 24 25 26 27

PARCC Sections and Testing Times-3 rd Grade PBA-Performance Based Assessment-March 2nd-March 27th Unit Testing Time Subject Unit Section (Minutes) Unit 1 75 ELA/Literacy Grade 3 Unit 2 75 Unit 3 60 Unit 1 Non-Calculator 75 Mathematics Grade 3 Unit 2 Non-Calculator 75 EOY-End of Year Assessment- April 27th-May 15th Unit Testing Time Subject Unit Section (Minutes) ELA/Literacy Grade 3 Unit 1 75 Unit 1 Non-Calculator 75 Mathematics Grade 3 Unit 2 Non-Calculator 75

Reducing the Impact on Instruction and Stress on Students • Rotating Schedule • Morning Timeframe • Scheduled Makeups • Instruction will continue through testing window.

PARCC Resources – Information & Facts Piscataway Schools District PARCC Parent Workshop Videos Link • http://www.piscatawayschools.org/parent_center/common_core_corner/p_t_s_p_a_r_c_c_parent_workshop_series__videos_/ PARCC FAQs • See frequently asked questions about the PARCC assessment. http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCFAQ_9-18-2013.pdf PARCC Fact Sheet • Learn more about the PARCC assessment. http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCFactSheetandFAQsBackgrounder_FINAL.pdf PARCC Glossary • Learn the terms used to talk about the PARCC assessment. http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCGlossary07-01-13.pdf PARCC Overview PowerPoint Presentation • An overview of the PARCC assessment, including a description of why the new assessments ensure our students are prepared for college and their careers. http://parcconline.com/sites/parcc/files/PARCC_Overview_September2013 %283%29.ppt

PARCC Resources – Vision, Guide, & FAQs A New Vision of Assessment • Learn how PARCC is different from current assessments. http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCC1-pager-parents9-18-13.pdf Expanding Access - A Parent's Guide • Learn why the PARCC assessment accommodates all students. http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCExpandingAccessGeneralParentF inalNoForm.pdf Frequently Asked Questions • Frequently asked questions about the PARCC Field Test. http://parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/FAQ_FieldTestAdministration_3-12-14_0.pdf

PARCC Resources – Field Test & Sample Questions PARCC Field Test FAQs • http://parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCC-FT-Parent-FAQ-3.20.14.pdf PARCC Test Prep • http://www.parcconline.org/PARCC-SPONSORS-TECH-PREP-WEEK Sample Test Questions • A new resource! Try out PARCC sample test questions in their intended environment. http://www.parcconline.org/computer-based-samples PARCC Practice Assessments • Mathematics - http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/math/ • English Language Arts – http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-test/English/

PARCC Resources – Additional Information PARCC - New Vision of Assessment • http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCNewVisionofAssessment 09-18-13 %281%29.pptx PARCC Overview • http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCC_Overview_September20 13 %283%29.ppt