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A New V ision of Assessment Texts Worth Reading Problems Worth Solving Tests Worth Taking February 10, 2014 Wyckoff K-5 Teachers. What Is PARCC?. The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers: Made up of 19 states - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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A New Vision of AssessmentTexts Worth Reading
Problems Worth Solving
Tests Worth Taking February 10, 2014 Wyckoff K-5 Teachers
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What Is PARCC?
The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers: Made up of 19 states Developing common, high-quality
math and English language arts (ELA) tests for grades 3–11Computer-based and linked to what students need to know
for college and careers For use starting in the 2014–15 school year
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Why New Assessments Now?
We have to prepare all students for college or other postsecondary opportunities:
A high school diploma isn’t enough in our 21st century economy
81% of today’s jobs require college or career training
1/3 of college freshmen need remedial courses
Our K–12 system is not adequately preparing students for college
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Personal Benefits: Higher Earnings and Higher Employment Rates
Bachelor’s & Above
Some College
High School Graduate
High School Dropout
5%
9%
12%
20%
$60,845
$30,171
$24,854
$10,308
Mean IncomeUnemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2011). Current Population Survey. Figures are based on the total persons in the civilian labor force. http://www.census.gov/cps/data/cpstablecreator.html
Current state assessments were not designed to: Assess and signal whether students are on track for
success in college or careers Produce timely, actionable data for students, teachers
and parents Test key skills, such as critical thinking and ability to
problem solve
Why New Assessments Now?
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Why New Assessments Now?
The Common Core State Standards are here: States are implementing these
standards for ELA/literacy and math
Better standards require better tests High-quality tests improve and inform
instruction — they don’t detract from it
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Unlike many current tests, PARCC tests will be engaging
and will test the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills students need to succeed
in school and life.
Why New Assessments Now?
1. Determine whether students are college and career ready or on track
2. Connect to the Common Core State Standards
3. Measure the full range of student performance, including that of high- and low-achieving students
4. Provide educators data throughout the year to inform instruction
5. Create innovative 21st century, technology-based assessments
6. Be affordable and sustainable
PARCC Priorities
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How Will PARCC Be Different?
Increased competitiveness in a global economy
Higher achievement levels and more opportunities for all students
Greater comparability between states Higher college completion, lower remedial rates Better educated citizens
Help advance our goals:
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How Will PARCC Be Different?
Students: Will know if they are on track to graduate ready for college/careers
Teachers: Will have access to timely data to guide learning and instruction
Parents: Will have clear and timely information about student progress
States: Will have valid results that are comparable across borders
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How Will PARCC Be Different?
For students: Test quality will mirror
high-quality coursework
Is computer-based, interactive, engaging
Measures the skills and knowledge students need to succeed in college and careers
Produces timely information, allowing teachers to tailor instruction to students’ needs
Includes embedded supports for English language learners, students with disabilities
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How Will PARCC Be Different?
For teachers and schools: Computer-based testing will boost
student engagement and access
More efficient than pencil-and-paper tests
Timely data during the year will aid instruction, professional development
Tests will assess the full range of student performance, not just students in the middle
Tests will measure student growth at all levels as well as focusing on proficiency
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Getting All Students College and Career Ready
K–2 Grades 3–8 HighSchool
Voluntary K–2 assessment being
developed, aligned to the Common Core State
Standards
Timely data showing whether ALL students
are on track for college and career readiness
College readiness score to identify who is ready for college-level
coursework
Success In first-year,
credit-bearing, postsecondary
coursework
Targeted interventions and supports:
• State-developed 12th-grade bridge courses
Ongoing student support/interventions
Professional development for educators
AssessmentsELA/Literacy and Mathematics, Grades 3–11
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Beginning of School Year
End of School Year
DiagnosticAssessment
Mid-Year Assessment
Performance-Based
Assessment
End-of-Year Assessment
Speaking and Listening
Assessment
Optional Required
Key:
Flexible administration
Optional Assessments During the Year
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DiagnosticAssessment
Mid-Year Assessment
Flexible administration
Performance-based items and tasks
Emphasis on hard-to-measure standards
Individual states may consider including as a summative component
Flexible indicator of student knowledge and skills
Allows instruction, supports and professional development to be tailored to improve student learning
Beginning of School Year
End of School Year
Two Required Assessments Yield Overall Score
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Performance-Based
Assessment
End-of-Year Assessment
After 90 percent of the school year
Innovative, short-answer items ELA/literacy: Reading
comprehension Math: Short items that
address both concepts and skills
After 75 percent of the school year
Extended tasks, applications of concepts and skills ELA/literacy: Writing
effectively when analyzing text, research simulation
Math: Solving multistep problems requiring abstract reasoning, precision, perseverance and strategic use of tools
Beginning of School Year
End of School Year
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Higher Expectations
ELA/Literacy
Read sufficiently complex texts independently
Write effectively to sources
Build and present knowledge through research
Math
Solve problems: content and mathematical practice
Reason mathematically
Model real-world problems
Have fluency with mathematics
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Item Glossary
Evidence-Based Selected Response (EBSR): The term refers to a type of ELA/literacy test item that asks students to show the evidence in a text that led them to a previous answer. Prose Constructed Response (PCR): This term refers to a specific item type on the PARCC ELA/literacy assessments in which students are required to produce written prose in response to a test prompt. These measure reading and writing claims.
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Item Glossary
Technology-Enhanced Constructed Response (TECR): This ELA/literacy item uses technology to capture student comprehension of texts in authentic ways that have been historically difficult to capture using current assessments. Examples include using drag and drop, cut and paste, and highlight text features.
Third Grade Example• You have read two texts about famous people
in American history who solved a problem by working to make a change
• Write an article for your school newspaper describing how Eliza and Carver faced challenges to change something in America
• In your article, be sure to describe in detail why some solutions they tried worked and others did not work
• Tell how the challenges each one faced were the same and how they were different
Third Grade Example• Read the writing prompt below and
complete the writing activity:• Jump out of bed! Look out the window!
It is a perfect weather day! • Write a story about a day when the
weather seemed perfect
See the PARCC difference for yourselfOld Test vs. New Test
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Writing prompt on an old, outgoing state test PARCC writing prompt
Old Test vs. New Test
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See the PARCC difference for yourself
5th Grade ExampleMr. Edmunds shared 12 pencils among his four sons as follows:• Alan received 1/3 of the pencils• Bill received 1/4 of the pencils• Carl received more than 1 pencil• David received more pencils than CarlPART A: On the number line, represent the fraction of the total number of pencils that was given to both Alan and Bill combined. Use the buttons on the right to increase or decrease the number of equal sections on the number line.
PART B. What fraction of the total number of pencils did Carl and David each receive? Justify your answer.
5th Grade ExampleThe town of La Paz, Bolivia, is in the Andes mountains. Which of these units could be used to describe the distance of the town of La Paz above sea level?
A. DegreesB. FeetC. Cubic InchesD. Pounds
Math outgoing state test PARCC test
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Math: Grade 3 Sample Item
• This a fairly traditional fraction task in a computer-based setting.
• Unlike traditional multiple choice, it is difficult to guess the correct answer or use a choice elimination strategy and there is more than one correct solution.
• Unlike paper and pencil tests, students can create a visual representation even though the task is scored automatically.
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Math: Grade 3 Sample Item
• Second part of multi-step problem, and, unlike traditional multiple choice, it is difficult to guess the correct answer or use a choice elimination strategy.
• 1st Operational Assessment-Spring Administration of PBS and EOY
• Student Performance Levels ands Associated Cut Scores for all Grades and College-Career-Ready Determination(Standard-Setting)
Spring & Summer 2015
• All children have unique learning styles and needs
• Technology offers new and exciting ways to increase accessibility for all students
Accessibility in Your Classroom
What’s New:•Common accommodations and participation policies for students with disabilities, English learners, and English learners with disabilities. •Technology •Accessibility features for all students•Increased involvement of all teachers in identifying tools
What’s Similar:•Role of the IEP teams and English learner teams •Many accommodations currently used in states
Common Standards – Common Expectations – Common Access
Accessibility Features for All Students
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Conclusion
College or postsecondary career and technical training is essential to earning sustainable wages
All high school graduates should be ready to enroll in college courses or similar technical coursework without remediation
PARCC assessments will aid student learning, not detract from it
We must measure what children learn in school, but we must measure with meaningful assessments
In PARCC, students will engage with texts worth reading, problems worth solving, and tests worth taking
General Resources
General PARCC Websitehttp://www.parcconline.org/
General Field Test Websitehttp://www.parcconline.org/field-test
Accommodations Manualhttp://www.parcconline.org/parcc-accessibility-features-and-accommodations-manual
Teaching Channel Videoshttps://www.teachingchannel.org/videos?page=1&categories=topics_common-core
Achieve the Corehttp://www.achievethecore.org/
PARCC Glossary of Termshttp://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCGlossary07-01-13.pdf
NJ Educator Resource Exchangehttp://njcore.org/
ELA
ELA PARCC Frameworkshttp://www.parcconline.org/mcf/ela/parcc-model-content-frameworks-browser?field_eladimensions_tid%5B%5D=137&body_value=
Sample Test Items-PdF versions on left side menuhttp://www.parcconline.org/samples/item-task-prototypes
Sample Computer Based Sample Items and Tutorialhttp://practice.parcc.testnav.com/#
Performance Level Descriptorshttp://www.parcconline.org/ela-plds
Speaking and Listening-in developmenthttp://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/SpeakingAndListening_July2013Overview.pdf
ELA Rubrics
Grade 3 CONDENSED SCORING RUBRIC FOR PROSE CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE ITEMS http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/Grade3-CondensedRubric.pdf
Grade 4-5 CONDENSED SCORING RUBRIC FOR PROSE CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE ITEMS http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/Grade4-5-ELACondensedRubricFORANALYTICANDNARRATIVEWRITING.pdf
ELA Resources
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Mathematics
PARCC Mathematics Frameworkshttp://www.parcconline.org/mcf/mathematics/parcc-model-content-frameworks-browser
Sample Test Items-PdF versions on left side menuhttp://www.parcconline.org/samples/item-task-prototypes
Sample Computer Based Sample Items and Tutorialhttp://practice.parcc.testnav.com/#
Illustrative Mathematicshttp://www.illustrativemathematics.org/
Performance Level Descriptorshttp://www.parcconline.org/math-plds
Math Resources
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