Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School PARCC INFORMATION - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School PARCC INFORMATION PRESENATION ( Middle and High - Grades 7- 9 ) 20 17 - 18 Mrs.Ghosh- Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor - Middle and High Mrs. Bhattad - Math Department Chair Mrs.Vendemia - ELA Department Chair March 28th, 2018

Objective and Agenda: ● PARCC Overview. ● Spring 2018 Schedule To listen to the informational ● Test Format presentation about the PARCC ● Score reports assessment, so that as a parent ● Summer PARCC I can understand the student ● Resources experience and how students can prepare for this assessment.

PARCC OVERVIEW ● Online Assessment ▪ Grades 3- 9 ● English Language Arts and Mathematics ● ▪ NJSLA-S Grade 5 and 8

TEECS PARCC Test Dates ( Middle and High) ● April 30, 2018---May 4, 2018 (Grades 6 -11) ● Make-up Test Dates-- May 7, 2018-May 11, 2018 ● NJSLA-S Test Dates May 14, 2018-May 15, 2018

ELA

ELA UNIT TIMES Grades 6-11

Grades 6-11 ELA Blueprint

EBSR

TECR

( PCR)

Performance Tasks

Math

Overview of Task Types Task Types Description of Task Type I. Tasks assessing concepts, skills and Balance of conceptual understanding, • procedures fluency, and application Can involve any or all mathematical practice • standards Machine scorable including innovative, • computer-based formats Sub-claims A and B • II. Tasks assessing expressing mathematical Each tasks calls for written arguments/ • reasoning justifications, critique of reasoning, or precision in mathematical statements Can involve other mathematical practice • standards May include a mix of machine scored and • hand scored responses Sub-claim C • III. Tasks assessing modeling/applications Each task calls for modeling/application in a • real-world context or scenario Can involve other mathematical practice • standards May include a mix of machine scored and • hand scored responses Sub-claim D •

Math High Level Blue Print.

Unit structure

Sample question: concept/ skill/ procedure

Sample modeling question

Sample reasoning question

Calculator policy- 7th grade Four-function with square root and percentage functions.

Calculator policy- Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 ● Graphing calculators (with functionalities consistent with TI -84 or similar models) ● No scientific/ five function calculators allowed. ● School will not provide calculators if students forget to bring their own. ● But they can use one provided online.

Mathematics Reference Sheet

Tools

NJSLA-S - Grade 8 ● NJSLA-S will be a field test. ● The NJSLA-S will be a computer-based test ● Grade 8 : 4 units - 45 minutes ● Parent Information guide - http://measinc-nj- science.com/sites/default/files/2018-03/2018_PSTG-G8- Science.pdf

PARCC SCORE REPORTS

Performance levels Algebra 1: Level 4 and 5 is passing- High School graduation requirement by NJ DOE Geometry and Algebra 2: Level 3, 4 and 5 is passing

Summer PARCC ● Dates: To be announced ● Students who take summer credit course either for advancement or credit recovery must take the Summer PARCC* ● *Option 2 form must be filled, returned by March 30th, available on Website under guidance.

PARENT RESOURCES ● http://www.teecs.org/parcc-corner/ ● https://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/ ● http://understandthescore.org/help-your-child/ resources-for-parents/ ● https://edulastic.com/assessments/ ● https://www.greatschools.org/ ● https://bealearninghero.org/in-the-classroom/parcc/ ● https://www.edinformatics.com/testing/new_jersey.htm ● http://www.lumoslearning.com/llwp/resources/ common-core-parcc-practice-tests-and-sample- questions.html ● https://www.ixl.com ● http://measinc-nj-science.com/

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