PARCC Test Preparation

Resources for Students

Go to http://parcc.pearson.com/

This is the hub for many useful resources.

Choose Test Preparation from the top menu or page menu to get the dropdown menu, including Sample Items, Tutorials, & Practice Tests.

The following tutorials are available.

TestNav 8 TutorialProvides basics

about the testing platform

Online Student Tutorials - High School ELA - High School Math

Text to Speech TutorialThis is only for those

students with this accommodation.

Equation Editor GuidesPDFs by grade band

Equation Editor TutorialsGuided Practiceby grade band

TI Graphing Calculator SoftwareDownload for 90 Day Free Use of Software

Sample Items are available for both ELA & Math by grade band. Generic rubrics for ELA are also available by grade band.

Practice Tests are available in both ELA & Math.

ELAPractice PBAs & EOYs for grades 3-11 are currently available.

MathPractice PBAs & EOYs for grades 3-8, Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2 are currently available.

How to study for PARCC Tests Work through tutorials on PARCC site

Test Nav 8

Online Students Tutorials

Equation Editor

Download & practice with TI Graphing Software (90-day free trial)

Take Sample Tests on PARCC site

ELA for grade level

Math for grade level or course

Review Sample Items on PARCC site

For MATH content – review assessments from math class

About the TestsPBA & EOY

Testing Components

PBA Middle School (March 2nd – March 27th)Testing Units and Times

EOY Middle School (April 27th – May 22nd)Testing Units and Times

PBA High School (March 2nd – March 27th)Testing Units and Times

EOY High School (April 22nd – May 15th)Testing Units and Times