Understanding PARCC

Diagnostic Assessment PARCC Overview Mid-Year Assessment (MYA) Speaking and Listening Assessment Performance-Based Assessment (PBA) End-of-Year (EOY)

Testing Schedule

Grades 3-8

Mathematics Performance-Based Assessments and End-of-Year Assessments

Former Expectation

Next-Generation

I.Tasks assess concepts, skills and procedures Balance of conceptual understanding, fluency and application Can involve any or all mathematical practice standards Machine-scored including innovative, computer-based formats Will appear on the EOY and PBA components Grade 4 Type 1 Example Grade 4 Type 1 Example Grade 6 Type 1 ExampleGrade 6 Type 1 Example Task Type I Grade 5 Grade 5 Grade 5 Grade 5 Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I

II. Tasks assess expressing mathematical reasoning Each task calls for written arguments/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 Included on the PBA component Grade 6 Type 2 Example Grade 4 Type 2 Example Grade 6 Type 2 ExampleGrade 4 Type 2 Example Task Type II Grade 4 Grade 4 Grade 4 Grade 4 Grade 7 Grade 7 Grade 7 Grade 7

III. Tasks assess 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 Included on the PBA component Grade 6 Type III ExampleGrade 6 Type III Example Grade 3 Type III ExampleGrade 3 Type III Example Task Type III Grade 3 Grade 3 Grade 3 Grade 3 Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I

Tech Tools for Responding Equation Editor Equation Editor

Open Response Equation Editor

Sample answer Open Response Equation Editor

EOY Practice Test

Electronic Reference Sheet grades 5 and up

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