Agenda

● Brief History of Standards and Assessment● PARCC - Who, What, When, Where, and How ● Special Needs Students● Scores, Reports, and Graduation Requirements● Irvington Public Schools’ PARCC Preparation● Irvington Public Schools PARCC Parent

Resources ● Questions and Answers

● Academic Standards○ No standards or district created standards○ 1996 NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards○ 2010 Common Core (National) State Standards (CCSS)

● CCSS○ Aligned to college and career expectations○ Internationally benchmarked so that all students are prepared to

succeed in our global world○ Coherent and focused towards achievement○ Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through

use of higher-order skills

History of Academic Standards

● Federal Regulations require states to assess students’ progress towards standards

● State regulations require districts to administer standardized assessments

● District funding is contingent on at least 95% student participation

Standards are not new, standardized assessments are not new,

the only change is PARCC!

History of State Assessments

● Greater consistency between districts and states● Clearer progression of topics, content, and

proficiencies ● Deeper commitment to quality curriculum ● Promote higher expectations● Partners include 200 higher education institutions● Foster nationwide accountability with a true

national metric

Merits of New Standards and PARCC

Key Shifts in ELA Standards

● Students read a true balance of informational and literary texts

● Students engage in rich conversations grounded in the text

● Students write using evidence from sources to support an argument

● Demonstrate the ability to read and comprehend a variety of complex passages

● Defend ideas with evidence from texts

The ELA PARCC Expects Students to:

To Succeed on the ELA PARCC, Students Must:

● Gain a comfort level with reading passages in the science and social studies content areas

● Analyze primary source documents● Construct written arguments using evidence from

multiple texts● Find evidence to support their arguments● Understand and compare authors’ points of view● Understand how point of view influences authors’

text

Key Shifts in Math Standards

● Focus: Concentration on key topics

● Coherence: Build skills within and across grade levels

● Rigor: Develop conceptual understanding, procedural skills and fluency, and application with equal intensity

Key Fluencies in MathGrade Required Fluency

K Add/subtract within 5

1 Add/subtract within 10

2 Add/subtract within 20 andAdd/subtract within 100 (pencil and paper)

3 Multiply/divide within 100 and add/subtract within 1000

4 Add/subtract within 1,000,000

5 Multi-digit multiplication and division

6 Multi-digit decimal operations

7 Solve px + q = r, p(x + q) = r

8 Solve simple 2×2 systems by inspection

Mathematics Practice StandardsMake sense of problems and persevere in solving them• I can do my best to solve a problem and I never give up until

I get it rightReason abstractly and quantitatively• I can think about numbers and solve problems in more than

one wayConstruct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others• I can explain my math thinking and talk about it with othersModel with mathematics

•I can see math in everyday life, use math to solve everyday problems and record my thinking in many ways

Mathematics Practice StandardsUse appropriate tools strategically• I can choose and use the right tools to solve a math

problemAttend to precision• I can work carefully and check my workLook for and make use of structure• I can use what I know to solve new problemsLook for and express regularity in repeated reasoning• I can solve problems by looking for rules and patterns

NJASK and HSPA PARCC

Single Test Administration March - Performance Based AssessmentMay - End of Year Assessment

Early closings, delayed openings, and major disruptions

Flexible schedule allows for less interruption of teaching and learning

Paper based - no technology Administered Online

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

ELA grades 3 - 8 and 11Math grades 3 - 8 and 11Science grades 4 and 8

ELA grades 3-11Math grades 3-8, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

2012-13 and 2013-14 NJASK - transitional alignment to CCSS content and rigor

Typical Student’s Testing Experience● Classroom (Chrome Books), Computer Lab, or Media

Center● Morning Testing (Afternoon make-up testing) ● Typically administered by your child’s teacher (grades 3 - 8)● Teachers permitted to help students with technology

questions● Teachers can clarify directions● Students can flag questions, review, and change answers● If necessary, computer will be “swapped out” if there is a

problem

Multiple Test AdministrationsPerformance Based Assessment End-of-Year Assessment

March End of April – May

Reading comprehension Reading comprehension

Critical thinking skills Short answer items

Writing in response to reading

Research simulations

Real world applications of mathematical skills

Math conceptual understanding and skills

PARCC Schedules - March   

Grade 3  

DAY 1Monday

3/2

DAY 2Tuesday

3/3

DAY 3Wednesday

3/4

DAY 4Thursday

3/5

DAY 5Friday

3/6

ELA Unit 1 75min

ELA Unit 275min

ELA Unit 3

60 min

Math Unit 1 75 min

Math Unit 2 75 min

  Make up Days: 3/3/15 – 3/23/15

  

Grade 4  

DAY 6Monday

3/9

DAY 7Tuesday

3/10

DAY 8Wednesday

3/11

DAY 9Thursday

3/12

DAY 10Friday

3/13

ELA Unit 1 75min

ELA Unit 2 75min

ELA Unit 3 60 min

Math Unit 1 80 min

Math Unit 2 70 min

  Make up Days: 3/10/15 – 3/23/15

  

Grade 5

DAY 11Monday

3/16

DAY 12Tuesday

3/17

DAY 13Wednesday

3/18

DAY 14Thursday

3/19

DAY 15Friday

3/20

ELA Unit 1 75min

ELA Unit 2 75min

ELA Unit 3 60 min

Math Unit 1 80 min

Math Unit 2 70 min

Make up Days: 3/17/15 – 3/23/15

Elementary (Grades 3-5)

PARCC Schedules - March Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Subject Unit Section Estimated time on task (in minutes)

Unit Testing Time(in minutes)

Math Unit 2

   

Grade 6

DAY 1Monday

3/2

DAY 2Tuesday

3/3

DAY 3Wednesday

3/4

DAY 4Thursday

3/5

DAY 5Friday

3/6

ELA Unit 1 75min

ELA Unit 290 min

ELA Unit 3

60 min

Math Unit 1 80 min

Math Unit 270 min 

  Make up Days: 3/3/15 – 3/23/15

   

Grade 7 

DAY 6Monday

3/9

DAY 7Tuesday

3/10

DAY 8Wednesday

3/11

DAY 9Thursday

3/12

DAY 10Friday

3/13ELA Unit 1

75minELA Unit 2

90 minELA Unit 3 60 min

Math Unit 1 80 min

Math Unit 2 70 min

  Make up Days: 3/10/15 – 3/23/15

  

Grade 8

DAY 11Monday

3/16

DAY 12Tuesday

3/17

DAY 13Wednesday

3/18

DAY 14Thursday

3/19

DAY 15Friday

3/20

  ELA Unit 1 75min

 

 ELA Unit 2 90 min

ELA Unit 3 60 min

 

Math Unit 180 min

Algebra 1 Unit 1 90 min

Math Unit 2 70 min

Algebra 1 Unit 2 75 min

Make up Days: 3/17/15 – 3/23/15 

PARCC Schedules - March High School (Grades 9-11)

  Tuesday3/24

Wednesday3/25

Thursday3/26

Friday3/27

 ELA/LiteracyGrades 9 - 11

ELA Unit 175min

ELA Unit 290 min

ELA Unit 360 min

Make-up

 Make up Days: 4/1/15 – 4/2/15

 Algebra I

Monday3/30

Tuesday3/31

 Make-up Days  

Math Unit 190 min

Math Unit 275 min

4/1/15 – 4/2/15

 Geometry

Monday3/30

Tuesday3/31

Make-up Days

Math Unit 190 min

Math Unit 275 min

4/1/15 – 4/2/15

  

Algebra II

Monday3/30

Tuesday3/31

Make-up Days

Math Unit 190 min

Math Unit 275 min

4/1/15 – 4/2/15

PARCC Assessment - ELAItem Types and Sample Questions

1. Literary Analysis - This task will ask students to carefully consider literature worthy of close study and compose an analytic essay.

2. Research Simulation - This task asks students to exercise the career- and college- readiness skills of observation, deduction, and proper use and evaluation of evidence across text types by analyzing an informational topic presented through several articles or multimedia stimuli.

3. Narrative Writing - This task asks students to write a story, detail a scientific process, write a historical account of important figures, or to describe an account of events, scenes or objects, for example.

PARCC Assessment TasksThree Focus Areas

● Evidence-Based Selected Response (EBSR)

● Technology-Enhanced Constructed Response (TECR)

● Prose-Constructed Response (PCR)

*Prose Constructed Response does not appear on EOY

PARCC Assessment Types of Questions

● Address at least two Common Core reading standards

● May have multiple interconnected parts

● For example, Part B may require students to justify their response to Part A

Evidence Based Selected Response Items

Technology Enhanced Constructed Response items allow for a variety of technology-enhanced student responses, including but not limited to the following: ● drag and drop ● highlighting the text ● annotating text ● other negotiated methods

Technology Enhanced Constructed Response Items

● Students will respond in writing to reading selections● Students’ writing should:

○ include a clear purpose○ model the language of the Common Core Writing

Standards ○ specify the audience to be addressed ○ clearly state the topic, issue, or idea to be

addressed○ reference the text(s)

Prose Constructed Response

PARCC AssessmentMathematics Item Types and

Sample Questions

Type 1 Questions:Concepts, Skills and Procedures

● Balance of conceptual understanding, fluency and application

● Can involve any or all of mathematical practice standards

● Machine scored including innovative, computer-based formats

● Will appear on the End of Year and Performance Based Assessments

Type 1 Elementary Example:

Type 2 Questions: Mathematical Reasoning

● Calls for written arguments/justifications, critiques of reasoning or precision in mathematical statements

● Can involve other mathematical practice standards

● May include a mix of machine and hand scored responses

● Included on the Performance Based Assessment

Each box below identifies side lengths of a triangle. Classify each triangle by dragging the box to the appropriate location: Right Triangle or Not a Right Triangle

Type 2: Eighth Grade Example Part A

6 cm, 8 cm, 10 cm

12 in, 14 in, 16 in

triangle with vertices A (-5,1), B (-2,5), C (6,-1)

Right Triangle Not a Right Triangle

s= 3 ft

For each triangle that is not a right triangle in Part A, prove why the triangle is not a right triangle.

Type 2: Eighth Grade Example Part B

Type 3: Modeling/Applications

● Calls for modeling/application in a real-world context or scenario

● Can involve other mathematical practice standards

● May include a mix of machine and hand scored responses

● Included on the Performance Based Assessment

Special Needs Students● Special Education Leadership Team, CST case managers, and teachers

have been trained and oriented to the PARCC/ and DLM (Dynamic Learning Maps) testing programs.

● All students in Grades 3-11 will participate in the appropriate testing program whether In District or Out of District; the testing program begins on March 2.

● Child Study Team members, teachers, and the Special Education Leadership Team are reviewing all student Testing Accommodations. If revisions or changes are necessary, an IEP Amendment request will be sent home shortly for review, acceptance and prompt return.

Special Needs Students● Out of District Student Schools may or may not offer the testing

program. Other arrangements for those students affected will be made on a case by case basis. This information will be communicated to parents.

● Students on Home Instruction will be scheduled to participate in the testing program. (Paper/Pencil)

● Scheduling for Out of District Students and those on Home Instruction will be done on a case by case basis.

PARCC Scores and Reports

NJASK and HSPA PARCC

3 Levels - Scale of 100-300 5 Levels - Scale of TBD

Limited data Rich data

Received in Fall of next yearYear 1 receive in Fall of next year

Years after receive by June of current year

Ceiling score Score beyond grade level

Purpose and Use of PARCC Data

● As one of many multiple measures that assist teachers, our schools, and the district to support differentiated instruction and strategic decision making

● To inform parents and students on progress towards “on track” college and career readiness

● By colleges and universities as one of the indicators of a student’s readiness for entry-level, credit-bearing college courses

NJDOE Graduation RequirementsFor the Classes of 2016, 2017, and 2018:

English Language Arts Mathematics

Passing score on a PARCC ELA Grade 9 or Passing score on a PARCC Algebra I or

Passing score on a PARCC ELA Grade 10 or Passing score on a PARCC Geometry or

Passing score on a PARCC ELA Grade 11 or Passing score on a PARCC Algebra II or

SAT>=400 or SAT>=400 or

ACT>=16 or ACT>=16 or

Accuplacer Write Placer>=6 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra>=76 or

PSAT>=40 or PSAT>=40 or

ACT Aspire>=422 or ACT Aspire>=422 or

ASVAB-AFQT>31 or ASVAB-AFQT>31 or

Meet the Criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal Meet the Criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal

Irvington Public Schools PARCC Preparation

● Standards based curriculum, instruction, and programs ● Technology

○ Strategic plan to support infrastructure and accessibility

○ Professional development of staff○ Integrated throughout K-12 program○ Skills - Drag and drop, highlight text, cut and paste,

move items, use of math tools and online calculators, graphing tools, and type written responses in ELA and Math

Irvington Public Schools PARCC Preparation

● 2013 Item Tryout and 2014 Field Testing ● NJDOE Regional Trainings● Differentiated Professional Development● District and school based leadership teams● Strategic Plans● PARCC tutorial, sample items and practice tests in

the classroom● Staff PARCC resource● Parent PARCC resource

For Additional Information

● Visit the District’s Website and click the “PARCC” link

What Parents Can Do - ELA● Encourage your child to defend and support

his/her thinking, provide more examples in conversation

● Encourage your child to read more nonfiction ● Encourage your child to read multiple texts

on the same subject ● Encourage students to type assignments on

the computer whenever possible

● Be good mathematicians at home

● Encourage perseverance and the mathematical practices

● Ask questions that support conceptual development and reasoning

● Practice key fluencies

● Provide opportunities for practice of technology skills

● Talk about math and look for it during your daily activities

● Show your love for fractions

What Parents Can Do - Mathematics

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