1. Family Presentation Hamilton Public Schools February 24, 2015 1

2. Tonight’s Presentation 1.What is PARCC? 2.NJASK vs. PARCC 3.When will it be given? 4.What is the District PARCC testing schedule? 5.What is the difference between the Performance-Based Assessment (PBA) and the End-of-Year (EOY) Assessment? 6.What does a test session look like? 7.How is PARCC scored? 8.How will PARCC results be used? 9.What technology skills will students need? 10.What accommodations can be made if my child has an IEP, a 504 Plan, or is an ELL student? 11.What is the School/District doing to prepare our students and staff? 12.What are some sample assessment questions? 13.What can families do to help students get ready for PARCC? 2

3. Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers STANDARDS CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT 3

4. NJASKPARCC Administered once per yearAdministered twice per year Paper-basedTechnology-based All classrooms assessed at one time Assessment dates and times vary by grade level 60-135 minutes per day60-90 minutes per day Math by Grade Level 3-8 Math by Grade Level/Course (Algebra 1, Geometry) ELA by Grade Level 3-8ELA by Grade Level 3-11 Science Grade 4, 8 Science Grade 4, Grade 8 (remains NJASK) 4

5. What is the difference between PBA and EOY? Performance Based Assessment End Of Year ● Given after 75% of instruction ● Extended Response questions ● Literary Analysis ● Research Simulation ● Narrative Writing ● Math concepts assessed in real-world applications ● Administered in March ● Given after 90% instruction ● Short answer items ● Technology-enhanced item types ● Reading Comprehension ● Math conceptual understanding and skills ● Administered in May 5

6. When will PARCC be given? PARCC PBAWeek of March 2-27Grades 3, 4, 5 PARCC EOYApril 27 th -May 22ndGrades 3, 4, 5 NJASK Science May 27 (Make-ups May 28)Grade 4 6

7. Testing Schedule and Timing English-Language Arts and Math March 2 - 27, 2015 Performance-Based Assessment April 27 - May 22, 2015 End Of Year Assessment ELA MATH ELA MATH Grade Unit 1 minutes Unit 2 minutes Unit 3 minutes Unit 1 minutes Unit 2 minutes Unit 1 minutes Unit 2 minutes Unit 1 minutes Unit 2 minutes 375 6075 X 4 9060807075X 5 9060807075X 7

8. What does a test session look like? ● Test sessions will be held in computer labs or classrooms on wired computers. ● Grades 3-5: Administered in the homeroom by a student at your child’s school. ● Test administrator and Test Proctor will monitor the session progress via the classroom and the computer. ● Test administrator and Test Proctor can help with technology. ● All classes not testing will have a regular school day schedule. 8

9. PARCC ELA Practice PARCC will be administered on Laptops 9

10. PARCC MATH Practice PARCC will be administered on desktops 10

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12. Additional Accommodations For students with an IEP, 504 Plan, or are in the ELL program, a PNP (Personal Needs Profile) has been developed based on learner needs. 12

13. How is PARCC Scored? Individual Score Reports ● Math Knowledge and Skills o Content, Expressing Reasoning, Modeling and Application, Growth ● ELA Knowledge and Skills o Reading and Writing, Growth ● Individual Item Analysis ● Score reports expected Fall 2015 13

14. PARCC District Information ● District Reports ● School Reports ● Performance Level Distributions ● Growth Percentiles 14

15. Scoring Two tests [March (PBA) and May (EOY), added together] Receive one total score report for Math and one score report for ELA. LevelDescriptor 5 Students demonstrate a distinguished command of the knowledge, skills,and practices embodied by the CCSS at their level. 4 Students demonstrate a strong command of the knowledge, skills,and practices embodied by the CCSS at their level. 3 Students demonstrate a moderate command of the knowledge, skills,and practices embodied by the CCSS at their level. 2 Students demonstrate a partial command of the knowledge, skills,and practices embodied by the CCSS at their level. 1 Students demonstrate a minimal command of the knowledge, skills,and practices embodied by the CCSS at their level. 15

16. Performance Based Assessment + End Of Year = Total Score English Language Arts Writing essays drawing evidence from multiple sources, including multi-media. Mathematics Solving multi-step problems that require reasoning and address real- word situations. English Language Arts Demonstration of comprehension of both literary and informational text. Mathematics Demonstration of understanding of concepts, fluency and application of knowledge. Performance Based Assessment (PBA) ~ March End Of Year (EOY) ~ May 16

17. How will PARCC results be used? ● To assist teachers in supporting students ● To inform parents and students on progress towards ‘on track’ college and career readiness ● To inform schools and districts on curricula, instructional and professional development needs 17

18. PARCC results will NOT be used... ● To impact student’s grades ● To retain students ● As measure for placement in programs 18

19. What has the School/District Been Doing to Prepare Students and Staff? ● Common Core State Standards across Hamilton curricula. ● Math and ELA Programs are aligned in all aspects to the CCSS. ● Keyboarding skills are formally taught and applied across the curricula. ● Students practice software tutorials with classroom teachers. ● Discipline-specific skills taught and applied across the curricula. ○i.e. equation editor in mathematics classes. ● Practice tests and sample questions fully utilized. ● Extensive website has been created to organize and communicate with staff and the community. ● Year-long student use of same technology resources. ● Ongoing Common Core and PARCC- focused professional development for teachers and administrators. 19

20. ...and in the disciplines? ● Keyboarding in ELA, Technology, Study Skills, etc. ● Math o Focus on fluency (speed and accuracy) o Conceptual understanding o Application of math concepts ● ELA o Building Knowledge through Non-Fiction o Informational and Literary Text o Academic Language and Complex Text o Citing Text Evidence 20

21. What else are we doing to prepare our students? ● Reassuring students to limit test anxiety ● Helpful test strategies ● Practice time with: o Test Software  Accessibility Features  Accommodations (if applicable) o Sample Test Questions o Equation Editor 21

22. Helpful Hints at Home: PARCC website Expose to literature and support students in making connections Practice automaticity of math facts Encourage problem solving in multiple ways Have students explain their process for problem solving Have students justify their answers Practice typing Utilize the PARCC Sample Questions & Practice Tests Utilize the resources on the District and PARCC website Daily sustained reading 22

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