Family Presentation Hamilton Public Schools

February 24, 2015

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Tonight’s Presentation

1. What is PARCC?2. NJASK vs. PARCC3. 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?

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Partnership for Assessment ofReadiness for College and Careers

STANDARDS

CURRICULUM

ASSESSMENT

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NJASK PARCCAdministered once per year Administered twice per year

Paper-based Technology-based

All classrooms assessed at one time

Assessment dates and times vary by grade level

60-135 minutes per day 60-90 minutes per day

Math by Grade Level 3-8Math by Grade Level/Course

(Algebra 1, Geometry)

ELA by Grade Level 3-8 ELA by Grade Level 3-11

Science Grade 4, 8Science Grade 4, Grade 8

(remains NJASK)

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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

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When will PARCC be given?PARCC PBA Week of March 2-27 Grades 3, 4, 5

PARCC EOY April 27th-May 22nd Grades 3, 4, 5

NJASK Science

May 27 (Make-ups May 28) Grade 4

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Testing Schedule and Timing English-Language Arts and Math

March 2 - 27, 2015Performance-Based Assessment

April 27 - May 22, 2015End Of Year Assessment

ELA ELA ELA MATH MATH ELA ELA MATH MATH

Grade Unit 1

minutesUnit 2

minutesUnit 3

minutes Unit 1

minutesUnit 2

minutes Unit 1

minutesUnit 2

minutesUnit 1

minutesUnit 2

minutes

3 75 75 60 75 75 75 X 75 75

4 75 90 60 80 70 75 X 75 75

5 75 90 60 80 70 75 X 75 75

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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.

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PARCC ELA Practice PARCC will be administered on Laptops

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PARCC MATH Practice PARCC will be administered on desktops

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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.

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How is PARCC Scored?Individual Score Reports ● Math Knowledge and Skills

o Content, Expressing Reasoning, Modeling and Application, Growth

● ELA Knowledge and Skillso Reading and Writing,

Growth● Individual Item Analysis● Score reports expected Fall 2015

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PARCC District Information

● District Reports

● School Reports

● Performance Level

Distributions

● Growth Percentiles

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ScoringTwo tests [March (PBA) and May (EOY), added together]

Receive one total score report for Math and one score report for ELA.

Level Descriptor

5Students demonstrate a distinguished command

of the knowledge, skills,and practices embodied by the CCSS at their level.

4Students demonstrate a strong command

of the knowledge, skills,and practices embodied by the CCSS at their level.

3Students demonstrate a moderate command

of the knowledge, skills,and practices embodied by the CCSS at their level.

2Students demonstrate a partial command

of the knowledge, skills,and practices embodied by the CCSS at their level.

1Students demonstrate a minimal command

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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

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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

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PARCC results will NOT be used...

● To impact student’s grades

● To retain students

● As measure for placement in programs

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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

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...and in the disciplines?

● Keyboarding in ELA, Technology, Study Skills, etc.● Math

o Focus on fluency (speed and accuracy)o Conceptual understandingo Application of math concepts

● ELAo Building Knowledge through Non-Fictiono Informational and Literary Texto Academic Language and Complex Texto Citing Text Evidence

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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 Questionso Equation Editor

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Helpful Hints at Home: PARCC website

Expose to literature and support students in making connectionsPractice automaticity of math facts

Encourage problem solving in multiple waysHave students explain their process for problem solving

Have students justify their answersPractice typing

Utilize the PARCC Sample Questions & Practice TestsUtilize the resources on the District and PARCC website

Daily sustained reading

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Questions

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