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Lessons Learned from the
PARCC Field Test
Paramus Public SchoolsKen Rota, SuperintendentKathleen McCann, Director of TechnologyKate McCabe, Principal of Cranford High School
Introduction
District Demographics
Field Test Schedule
NJDOE Training Forums
Conducted http://tinyurl.c
om/PARCC10162014
September’s Invite:
School Name Grade/Course Subject AreaNumber of
ClassesMode of Admin.
ComponentNumber of Sessions1
PARAMUS HIGH
9 ELA 2 Online PBA & EOY 5
WEST BROOK MIDDLE
7 ELA 2 Online PBA & EOY 5
EAST BROOK MIDDLE
5 Mathematics 2 Online PBA 2
EAST BROOK MIDDLE
6 ELA 2 Online PBA & EOY 5
MEMORIAL 3 Mathematics 2 Online PBA 2
November’s Additional Invite:
PARKWAY 3 ELA 2 Online EOY 2
STONY LANE 3 Mathematics 2 Online EOY 2
Guiding Principles
Educational philosophy for students • Best experience possible• Computers hard-wired
Ethernet and electric
Proctor caching and files shares
Like Devices• 19” monitor• keyboard• mouse
Top 10 Things You
Need To Know
I. One Voice
District Team (members) District Leader
a. Provide consistencyb. Ensure accuracyc. Increase
confidence/lessen anxiety
Top 10…
II. Determining CapacitySchedulingTraining for staff Organizing
StudentsConflicts (school
events/field trips/etc.)
Make-ups
Top 10…
Top 10…III. Technology Infrastructure
Caching ServerCore Configuration
Access / Switch AccessFile locations (2)
Top 10 …IV. Technology - Technicians
Machines PARCC Ready Manpower – 3 in district Stipend positions
createdPARCC Approved Machines
Run PARCC SystemCheck on TestNav site: http://systemcheck.parcc.testnav.com/
└If SystemCheck fails, STOP and CHECK WITH COMPUTER TECHNICIAN └If SystemCheck passes, continue with the checklist.
Proceed to TestNav http://parcc.testnav.com and enter the username and password provided. Username: usernamePassword: password
Permanently disable any pop-ups by checking the box next to “Always Allow” or “Do Not Show This Again…” for Java. Disable any Internet Explorer Notification Bar pop-ups by selecting “Allow for all webites” in the drop down menu.
Proceed through the test and click “Submit Final Answers” when you are done.You will receive a note: “Congratulations ! You have successfully launched Testnav”
Top 10 …
V. Technology – in Testing Room
Staff Tech Training - teachers
Physical Setup – Room for Students
Spare computer
Top 10…
VI. Technology – NJ Trax
Tech Readiness ToolNJ Trax Reports
Top 10…
a. Technologyb. Trouble shooting (error
messages)c. Expectations for Staffd. Expectations for Students
VII. Test Administration
Top 10…
PBA/EOY Evidence Tables◦ http://www.parcconline.org/assessment-bl
ueprints-test-specsDistrict Committee - sequencing (3rd grade math)Rubrics for placement/remediationGraduation Requirement
VIII. Curriculum Impact
Top 10…
Gather School Comments & Questions Read Script Prior to Testing Day Do Testing Tutorials Test if possible Absences (testing dates) Budgets and Barriers
IX. Lessons Learned
Top 10…IX Lessons Learned Technology- Bandwidth connection (split) need hardware ($)- District capacity (testing devices)($)- Staffing (tech support)($)- Connections (internet & power) ($)
Instructional Time Impact- Staff training (time/pullout vs. after school)- Room usage (who gets bumped) - Adjustments to teaching schedule (prep periods)- Team schedule vs. split schedule- Multi-grade sections (HS)
Top 10…
Parent Education Nights Website Links Newsletters Rankings Absences (testing dates) Opt
out
X. Community Outreach
More to Come
http://nj.pearsonaccessnext.com
User Role MatrixDistrict PARCC team meetings“Early 2015” : Speaking and listening assessments.http://tinyurl.com/PARCC1016
2014