[PPT] - Our Students & the PARCC Assessment Knollwood Elementary School PowerPoint Presentation

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Our Students & the PARCC Assessment

Knollwood Elementary School

Mrs. Brandy Worth, Principal

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Why are we here tonight?

To give you an idea as to what Knollwood School is

doing to prepare for the PARCC

To share how the testing will be scheduled to reduce

student stress and lessen the impact on instruction.

To experience the testing room and equipment your

students will be utilizing.

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“Times change, and we are changing with the times”

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Review: What is the PARCC?

The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers

PARCC is a coalition of states that are working to create and deploy a

standard set of K-12 assessments in Math and English Language Arts.

Within PARCC, a group of states bases the content of these

assessments on what it takes to be successful in college and careers in the future.

These examinations will also coincide with the full range of the

Common Core State Standards Initiative to make certain that standards are present in classrooms.

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Most Recent PARCC Updates

Five levels of student performance, as opposed to three (PP, P, AP) -

These levels have not yet been named

Parents will receive a Individual Student Reports of their child(ren)’s

performance.

Results expected in Sept/Oct of 2015
Parents/Guardians will receive a district letter with specific information

regarding dates and times of your child’s class testing schedule, as well as make-up testing dates.

The Mathematics PBA test is now available via link on district web site
Answers are on-line for Practice Tests.
Any questions regarding CCSS and PARCC can be sent to info@pway.org,

subject CCSS or PARCC

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So what does this mean for us?

Student Success

Common Core State Standards Technology Readiness/Integration 21st Century Learning

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What are we doing here at Knollwood to prepare our students???

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Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

Alignment:

District Curriculum aligned to the CCSS
Programs are connected/related to the CCSS
District-wide assessments given to all students

District Information and Common Core Links:

http://piscataway.ss3.sharpschool.com/parent_center/common_core

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21st Century Skills

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Technology Integration

Teachers incorporate technology into the curriculum via laptop usage,

internet resources, hover cams, etc.

Goal is to continue building the technology infrastructure and ensure

that it is embedded into the curricular implementation.

Digital Literacy scheduled two times per week.
Providing students added opportunities to get comfortable with using

technology to learn and extend learning

Technology Readiness/Integration

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Digital Programs

Variety of online sites – For example:
Raz-Kids – Reading online books & answering quetsions
X-tra Math –
Kidspiration – graphic organizer tools and comprehension skills, etc.
Measuring Up Online – used during Digital Literacy Times
Edutyping – Keyboarding skills
ThinkCentral – connected to GoMath Series – preview/review math lesson,

workbook pages, games, and online manipulatives.

AT&T Coding Program – Practice in mouse manipulation, drag & drop, and organizing

code.

Computer Programs – For example:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
PARCC practice assessments and tutorials to use the tools.

Technology Readiness/Integration

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Digital Literacy Program

Added exposure to technology integration
Adapting to different user interfaces
Emphasis on PARCC readiness skills

Technology Readiness/Integration

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Scheduling for PARCC

~ March 2015 ~ Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

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9:30 – 10:45 ELA1-Group A

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9:30 – 10:45 ELA1-Group B

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9:30 – 10:45 ELA1-Group C Make ups for ELA1 – Groups A & B

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9:30 – 10:45 ELA2-Group A 11:00-12:15 Make ups for ELA1 – Groups B & C

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9:30 – 10:45 ELA2-Group B

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9:30 – 10:45 ELA2-Group C Make ups for ELA2 Groups A & B

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9:30 – 10:45 ELA3-Group A 11:00-12:15 Make ups for ELA2 – Groups B & C

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9:30 – 10:45 ELA3-Group B

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9:30 – 10:45 ELA3-Group C Make ups for ELA3 – Groups A & B

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9:30 – 10:45 Math1-Group A 11:00-12:15 Make ups for ELA2 – Groups B & C

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9:30 – 10:45 Math1-Group B

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9:30 – 10:45 Math1-Group C Make ups for Math1 Groups A & B

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9:30 – 10:45 Math2-Group A 11:00-12:15 Make ups for Math1 Groups B & C

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9:30 – 10:45 Math2-Group B

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9:30 – 10:45 Math2-Group C Make ups for Math2 Groups A & B

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9:30 – 10:45 Testing Make-up Sessions as needed Makeups for Math2 Groups B & C

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9:30 – 10:45 Testing Make-up Sessions as needed

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9:30 – 10:45 Testing Make-up Sessions as needed

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9:30 – 10:45 Testing Make-up Sessions as needed

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9:30 – 10:45 Testing Make-up Sessions as needed

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Sample of One Testing Group’s Schedule

~ March 2015 ~ Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

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9:30 – 10:45 ELA1-Group A

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9:30 – 10:45 ELA2-Group A

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9:30 – 10:45 ELA3-Group A

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9:30 – 10:45 Math1-Group A

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9:30 – 10:45 Math2-Group A

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PARCC Sections and Testing Times-3rd Grade

Subject Unit Section Unit Testing Time (Minutes) Unit 1 75 Unit 2 75 Unit 3 60 Unit 1 Non-Calculator 75 Unit 2 Non-Calculator 75 Subject Unit Section Unit Testing Time (Minutes) ELA/Literacy Grade 3 Unit 1 75 Unit 1 Non-Calculator 75 Unit 2 Non-Calculator 75 Mathematics Grade 3 PBA-Performance Based Assessment-March 2nd-March 27th ELA/Literacy Grade 3 Mathematics Grade 3 EOY-End of Year Assessment- April 27th-May 15th

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Reducing the Impact on Instruction and Stress

n Students
Rotating Schedule
Morning Timeframe
Scheduled Makeups
Instruction will continue through testing window.

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PARCC Resources – Information & Facts

Piscataway Schools District PARCC Parent Workshop Videos Link

http://www.piscatawayschools.org/parent_center/common_core_corner/p_t_s_p_a_r_c_c_parent_workshop_series__videos_/

PARCC FAQs

See frequently asked questions about the PARCC assessment.

http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCFAQ_9-18-2013.pdf

PARCC Fact Sheet

Learn more about the PARCC assessment.

http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCFactSheetandFAQsBackgrounder_FINAL.pdf

PARCC Glossary

Learn the terms used to talk about the PARCC assessment.

http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCGlossary07-01-13.pdf

PARCC Overview PowerPoint Presentation

An overview of the PARCC assessment, including a description of why the new assessments ensure our students are prepared for college and

their careers. http://parcconline.com/sites/parcc/files/PARCC_Overview_September2013 %283%29.ppt

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PARCC Resources – Vision, Guide, & FAQs

A New Vision of Assessment

Learn how PARCC is different from current assessments.

http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCC1-pager-parents9-18-13.pdf

Expanding Access - A Parent's Guide

Learn why the PARCC assessment accommodates all students.

http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCExpandingAccessGeneralParentF inalNoForm.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about the PARCC Field Test.

http://parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/FAQ_FieldTestAdministration_3-12-14_0.pdf

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PARCC Resources – Field Test & Sample Questions

PARCC Field Test FAQs

http://parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCC-FT-Parent-FAQ-3.20.14.pdf

PARCC Test Prep

http://www.parcconline.org/PARCC-SPONSORS-TECH-PREP-WEEK

Sample Test Questions

A new resource! Try out PARCC sample test questions in their intended

environment. http://www.parcconline.org/computer-based-samples

PARCC Practice Assessments

Mathematics - http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/math/
English Language Arts – http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-test/English/

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PARCC Resources – Additional Information

PARCC - New Vision of Assessment

http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCCNewVisionofAssessment

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PARCC Overview

http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCC_Overview_September20

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