PARCC ReadinessWhat ALL Administrators - Teachers - Parents

- Students Must Know . . .

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What does PARCC stand for?

The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers.

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The Belief . . .● Assessment should work as a tool for enhancing teaching

and learning● Fully aligned to the CCSS● Ensure that every child is on a path to college and career

readiness● Provide parents and teachers with timely information to

identify students who may be falling behind and need extra help

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● There are two required assessments set to deploy through PARCC for both mathematics and English Language Arts Literacy.

● What are they?

Required Assessments

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Performance Based Assessment

● Given after 75% of the school year● Extended tasks, applications of concepts and

skills● ELA - Writing effectively when analyzing text;

research simulation● Math - Solving multi-step problems requiring

abstract reasoning, precision, perseverance and strategic use of tools

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PBA Timelines by Grade

Grade 6 and 7: -ELA - March 9th, 10th and 11th -Math - March 12th and 13th

Grade 8: -ELA - March 16th, 17th and 18th -Math (and Algebra I) - March 19th and 20th

End Of Year

● Given after 90% of the school year● Innovative, short-answer items● ELA - Reading comprehension● Math - Short items that address both

concepts and skills

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EOY Timelines by Grade

Grade 6 and 7: -ELA – May 4th and 5th

-Math - May 6th and 7th

Grade 8: -ELA - May 11th and 12th -Math (and Algebra I) - May 13th and 14th

Higher Expectations for PARCC

● ELAo Read sufficiently complex textso Write effectivelyo Build and present knowledge through research

● Mathematicso Reason mathematicallyo Solve problems: content and mathematical

practiceo Model real world problemso Have fluency in mathematics

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ResourcesFor resources, CCSS, and general information please access the link below:

● http://www.parcconline.org/resources

For sample items and practice tests please access the links below:

● http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/● http://www.parcconline.org/computer-based

-samples

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Math Resources/Video LinksFor brief video tutorials on a variety of Math related technology tools on the PARCC assessment, please use the link below and then select the video you would like to view:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sWEM3grb8mKnXQKEM4VwIJLWQ6vo_ZIh5XD1lnFe9Lk/edit?usp=sharing

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ELA Resources/Video LinksFor brief video tutorials on a variety of Language Arts related technology tools on the PARCC assessment, please use the link below and then select the video you would like to view:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EcNbcVKqvuR3-QPzMfVDXjb2FUZv7sS4aukAg5IlBNQ/edit?usp=sharing

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Preparation For Success In All Content Areas

1. Academic Vocabulary-focus on the wording and language directives of tasks

2. Analyze Questions and the Purpose-focus on the decoding of the question and what is being asked of the students

3. Transitioning to the PARCC scoring rubric4. Regular exposure to/practice with PARCC

related tasks and questions in class and at home

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Academic Vocabulary

“Research has shown that students’ understanding of just 55 ‘critical words’ contributes to 85% of success on standardized assessments that are aligned with Common Core”(Marilee Sprenger, a noted expert on child literacy and brain development (http://www.marileesprenger.com/the-critical-words.html)

From Bruce D. Taylor "Most Significant Common Core Key Terms," Chicago 2014

What are the Key Words in the Common Core?

Compare (31) Contrast (35)Describe (34) Identify (38)Story (46)Demonstrate (86)Determine (89)Explain (43)Details (101)Develop (116)Narrative (29) 

From Bruce D. Taylor "Most Significant Common Core Key Terms," Chicago 2014

The most used terms in the Common Core?

From Bruce D. Taylor "Most Significant Common Core Key Terms," Chicago 2014

What are The Key Terms on the PARCC Assessment ? What are Students Expected to do?

From Bruce D. Taylor "Most Significant Common Core Key Terms," Chicago 2014

Suggested Skill Integration

• Common Core Resources• Do-Nows• Exit Tickets• Break Times• Student Groups• Student developed PARCC related questions• Family navigation of PARCC site, discussion

with children, exposure to non-fiction text, explore PARCC Math tools