1. MATHEMATICS SAMPLE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BASED UPON THE END OF YEAR ASSESSMENTS. . .

2. PARCC
PARCC stands for the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers.
More than 15 million students will take this test in the school year, and I wanted to create common professional development for our staff.

3. What We Know . . .
Starting in , students in grades 3-8 will take two forms of the PARCC Assessment in both mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy.
Performance Based Assessment
PBA (75% of the way through the school year)
End of Year Assessment
EOY (90% of the way through the school year)

4. More Information . . .
More information regarding the PBA and EOY is located at
You can also visit our webpage located at and click the “Curriculum” tab for PARCC Important Information.
Also included here will be the sample mathematics assessments narrated by Dr. Hibbs.
Click on the tab labeled “PARCC End of Year Mathematics Explanation Videos.”

5. PARCC Sample End of Year Assessments
Currently, PARCC has released sample End of Year Assessments for mathematics and sample Performance Based Assessments for ELA.
PARCC has explained that they will release sample PBA assessments in mathematics and sample EOY in ELA in the Fall of 2014.
This presentation will discuss the samples contained in the Grade 3 through Grade 8 Sample End of Year Mathematics Assessments.

6. PARCC Sample Assessments
To see PARCC Sample Assessments, please visit
Follow the link to Practice Tests.
You can choose either mathematics or English Language Arts/Literacy.
There are also answer keys for you to utilize.

7. Types of Questions . . .
On the Mathematics End of Year Sample Tests, there are 23 types of questions that are utilized as sentence starters.

8. Beginnings . . . The following beginnings to sentences exist . . .
Based, Be, Choose, Classify, Complete, Create, Drag and Drop, Enter, For, In, Indicate, On, Order, Place, Plot, Select, Solve, The, To, Use, What, When, and Which

9. No Guarantees . . .
There are no guarantees that the percentages that follow will emulate the percentages of questions on the actual PARCC assessment.
But, some disaggregated information is better than no information at all!

10. Combinations
Be aware for problems that use combinations of the starters as well.
If two of the key words are in one problem, they will be in bold. You can see what combinations of these words have been released by the PARCC Sample Tests.

11. Numbers Associated with Each
Grade 3 (Total of 44 Questions)
Percents are rounded to approximate value
1 Question - (Complete, For, Use, What) 2.2% each
2 Questions - (Drag and Drop) 4.5%
3 Questions - (Plot) 6.8%
4 Questions - (Select) 9%
9 Questions - (Which) 20.4%
22 Questions - (Enter) 50%

12. Numbers Associated with Each
Grade 4 (Total of 44 Questions)
Percents are rounded to approximate value
1 Question - (For, Place) 2.2% each
3 Questions - (Drag and Drop, Which) 6.8% each
6 Questions - (Select) 13.6%
30 Questions - (Enter) 68%

13. Numbers Associated with Each
Grade 5 (Total of 44 Questions)
Percents are rounded to approximate value
1 Question - (Choose, Complete, For) 2.2% each
2 Questions - (What) 4.5%
3 Questions - (Select) 6.8%
4 Questions - (Drag and Drop, Which) 9% each
28 Questions - (Enter) 63.6%

14. Numbers Associated with Each
Grade 6 (Total of 44 Questions)
Percents are rounded to approximate value
1 Question - (Create, On, What) 2.2% each
2 Questions - (Drag and Drop) 4.5%
3 Questions - (Select, Use, Which) 6.8% each
30 Questions - (Enter) 68.1%

15. Numbers Associated with Each
Grade 7 (Total of 43 Questions)
Percents are rounded to approximate value
1 Question - (In) 2.3%
3 Questions - (What, Which) 6.9% each
11 Questions - (Select) 25.5%
25 Questions - (Enter) 58.1%

16. Numbers Associated with Each
Grade 8 (Total of 42 Questions)
Percents are rounded to approximate value
1 Question - (Indicate, Order, The, To) 2.3% each
7 Questions - (What,Which) 16.6% each
9 Questions - (Enter) 21.4%
15 Questions - (Select) 35.7%

17. Questions You Can Embed . . .
Slides will give you the specific examples based upon the sentence starters for the PARCC End of Year Math Assessment.
These were pulled from the Grades 3-8 PARCC Sample Mathematics EOY Assessments.
Notice that after each example there will be information in parenthesis. That is where you can find the specific problem on the PARCC Sample EOY Assessments.

18. Your Goal . . .
Your goal is to embed these types of problems into your classroom.
Odds are, you already are doing some of these.
We want to ensure that students see every type of problem and can be successful before PARCC full implementation.

19. Beginnings . . .
Based:
Based on ___, which statement best compares the number of ___ from the two ___? (G7Q7 Calculator)
Based on the results of the survey, which statements are true? (G8Q3 Calculator)

20. Beginnings . . .
Be:
Be sure to graph all three points. What is the coordinate pair that represents (G5Q26)
Be sure to place your final answer in the box. (G6Q21)

21. Beginnings . . .
Choose
Choose three statements that correctly describe (G5Q32)

22. Beginnings . . .
Classify
Classify each equation as defining y as a linear or non-linear function of x. Select one cell per column.

23. Beginnings . . .
Complete
Complete each conversion by dragging and dropping the correct number into the box. (G5Q28)
Complete the picture graph to show how many ____ (G3Q9)

24. Beginnings . . .
Create
Create a histogram that represents the data. Adjust the size of the slider by dragging the top of the slider to the appropriate height. (G6Q10)
Make sure everyone looks at this example problem. It is very interesting, and we want to ensure that you show our students how to be successful.

25. Beginnings . . . Drag and Drop
Drag drop each number that is a multiple of ___ into the box. (G4Q32)
Drag and drop one number into each box. (G5Q6)
Drag and drop the answers into the correct order. (G4Q8)
Drag and drop the correct word or phrase to each row of the table to indicate whether the statement is true, false, or does not contain enough information. (G6Q2)

26. Beginnings . . . Drag and Drop
Drag and drop the expression that matches each statement into the correct box. Each expression may be used more than once or not at all. (G5Q24)
Drag and drop the given rational numbers into the correct order on the number line from least to greatest. (G6Q5)
Drag and drop the names to complete the diagram that shows the relationship among the figures listed. Each category will be used only once. (G5Q13)

27. Beginnings . . . Drag and Drop
Drag and drop the numbers and symbols into the correct order. (G4Q17)
Drag and drop the three _____ (G3Q7)

28. Beginnings . . . Enter Enter your answer in the box. (G3Q1)
Enter your answers in the boxes. (G3Q31)
Enter your answer in the space provided. (G4Q3 Calculator Section)
Enter your answer in the space provided. Enter only your answer. (G6Q11)
Enter your answer in the space provided. Enter only your expression. (G6Q8)
Enter your answer in the space provided. Enter only your fraction. (G5Q9)

29. Beginnings . . .
For
For each ___, drag and drop an X onto the line plot to show the length. (G3Q33)
For each ___ pictures in the table, select the box for any statement that describes the ___. You may select more than one box for each figure. (G4Q18)
For each interval in the table, indicate whether the function is increasing, decreasing, or neither increasing nor decreasing over the interval. (G8Q6)
For each sentence, select the option from the drop-down menu that correctly compares the values. (G5Q18)

30. Beginnings . . . In
In which situation could the quotient of -24/3 be used to answer the question? (G7Q10)

31. Beginnings . . .
Indicate
Indicate whether each system of equations has no solution, one solution, or infinitely many solutions by selecting the correct cell in the table. Select one cell per column. (G8Q7)

32. Beginnings . . . On
On the coordinate grid, select the point that represents the number of (G6Q3 Calculator)

33. Beginnings . . .
Order
Order the linear functions on a rate of change from least to greatest. (G8Q10 Calculator)

34. Beginnings . . .
Place
Place the fractions in order from least to greatest. (G4Q34)

35. Beginnings . . .
Plot
Plot the point that shows (G3Q8)

36. Beginnings . . .
Select
Select a choice from each drop-down menu to make this statement true (G7Q6 Calculator)
Select a phrase from each drop-down to correctly complete each sentence. (G5Q29)
Select a place on the grid to plot each point. (G8Q7)
Select all that apply (G6Q4)

37. Beginnings . . .
Select
Select an expression from each drop-down menu to make this statement true (G7Q12)
Select each box in the table that identifies ___ that could result from ___. (G7Q11)
Select each correct statement. (G8Q4 Calculator)
Select each statement about the graph that is true. Select all that apply. (G7Q1)

38. Beginnings . . .
Select
Select the correct number from each drop-down menu to complete the equation. (G7Q6)
Select the correct symbol from each drop-down menu to compare (G4Q20)
Select the correct symbol from each drop-down menu to complete the comparison. (G4Q31)
Select the correct word and number from each drop-down to complete the statement. (G4Q24)

39. Beginnings . . .
Select
Select the point on the number line located at _____ (G6Q16)
Select the point on the number line that best approximates the location of ___ (G8Q19)
Select the three (G3Q3)
Select the three shapes that always (G3Q29)
Select the three statements that are true. (G3Q13)
Select your answer. (G8Q2)

40. Beginnings . . .
Solve
Solve each equation. Then, enter a number in each box to make the statement true (G7Q11)
Solve for x. Enter your answer in the space provided. Enter only your solution. (G8Q1)

41. Beginnings . . .
The
The mean of the lengths of the insects measured by the science class is (Choose from drop-down), which is (Choose from drop-down) than the mean length of adults of that type. (G6Q13 Calculator)

42. Beginnings . . . To
To graph a line, select two points on the coordinate plane. A line will be drawn through the points. (G8Q12 Calculator)

43. Beginnings . . .
Use
Use the drop-down menus to complete the sentence. (G6Q8 Calculator)
Use the drop-down menus to compete this statement (G6Q15)
Use the drop-down menus to create an equation that can be used to determine t the price, in dollars, of 1 towel. (G6Q1 Calculator)
Use the More or Fewer buttons as many times as needed to _____. Then shade by selecting the part or parts. (G3Q17)

44. Beginnings . . .
What
What is the area, in square inches, of the mirror? What is the combined area, in square inches, of the circular mirror and frame? (G7Q5 Calculator)
What is the constant of proportionality between x and y? Enter your answer as a decimal. (G7Q3)
What is the greatest common factor of 16 and 48? (G3Q18)
What is the length of the (G3Q18)

45. Beginnings . . .
What
What is the surface area, in square feet, of the (G3Q6)
What is the total number of How many more (G3Q6)
What was the value, in dollars, of the investment at the end of the month? Enter your answer in the box. (G7Q8)

46. Beginnings . . .
When
When the input of the function is ___, what is the output of the function? (G8Q14)

47. Beginnings . . . Which Which angle has a measure of ___? (G4Q26)
Which clock shows (G3Q5)
Which explanation about figures is correct? (G5Q7)
Which expression could be used to find the value of (G3Q38)
Which expression is equivalent to ___? (G4Q30)
Which equation has both 4 and -4 as a possible value of y? (G8Q9)

48. Beginnings . . .
Which
Which equation shows how to find the ___? (G5Q17)
Which numbers represent the number Liz saw? (G8Q13 Calculator)
Which of these most closely approximates a line of best fit for the data in the ___? (G8Q15)
Which of these shows Use these to find (G3Q15)
Which question is a statistical question? (G6Q12)

49. Beginnings . . . Which Which statement about ___ is true? (G4Q1)
Which statement about the corresponding terms in both Pattern A and Pattern B is always true? (G5Q33)
Which statement about this function must be true? (G8Q10)
Which statements are true? Select all that apply. (G8Q6 Calculator)

50. Beginnings . . .
Which
Which statement best predicts how many times the digit ___ will appear among ___ results? (G7Q17 Calculator)
Which statement when comparing the functions is true? (G8Q5 Calculator)
Which three comparisons are true? (G3Q30)
Which three figures each have (G3Q36)

51. Beginnings . . .
Which
Which three statements can be represented by (G3Q22)
Which two equations represent the statement? Select the two correct answers. (G4Q28)
Which two of these represent Select the two correct answers. (G4Q15)
Which two statements are true? (G5Q4)
Which two statements can be represented? (G3Q2)
Which two ways show how to find the value? (G3Q4)

52. So . . . I have this information . . .
Now What?
Embed the examples into your classrooms.
Do Now Activities
Promethean ActivBoard Activities (Drag and Drop)
Chromebook Activity
Quizzes
Homework
Daily Language
Etc.

53. Our Goal . . .
We have a curriculum that will prepare all of our students to succeed on the PARCC Assessment.
We are fully aligned to the CCSS.
Our goal now is to ensure that our students understand how to successfully navigate the test!
This presentation will be available for your download and manipulation as well.

54. Taking a Walk . . .
Good luck taking a Walk in the PARCC!