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Common Core and PARCC What Does This Mean For Caldwell-West Caldwell
Common Core and PARCCWhat Does This Mean For Caldwell-West Caldwell
Key Points About the Common Core
● aligned to college and career expectations● internationally benchmarked so that all students
are prepared to succeed in our global world● include rigorous content and application of skills
and knowledge through use of higher-order skills● represent a “sea change” in education
● Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through higher-order thinking skills
● Provide performance-based collaborative activities and assessments
● Integrate literacy across content areas including Science and Social Studies
● Place stronger emphasis on informational text, research, and media skills
How Will The Standards Be Different?
Instructional Shifts in ELA
● 6 Shifts in ELA○ Read more nonfiction than fiction
○ Learn about the world by reading
○ Read more challenging material closely
○ Discuss reading using evidence
○ Text-based evidence responses
○ Increase academic vocabulary
Instructional Shifts in Math
● 6 Shifts in Mathematics○ Focus: Learn more about fewer, key topics
○ Coherence: Build skills within and across grades
○ Fluency: Develop speed and accuracy
○ Deep Understanding: Really know it, really do it
○ Application of Concepts: Use them in the real world
○ Dual Intensity: Practice/Understand- solve problems
PARCC Assessments
● What is PARCC?
● What will it look like?
● How will it be different from NJASK/HSPA?
● When will PARCC assessments be administered?
PARCC Assessments
● Beginning in 2014-2015, PARCC Assessments will replace NJASK in grades 3-8. At the high school level, PARCC exams will be introduced for English 9, 10, 11 and Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2.
● PARCC Assessments are comprised of two sections:○ Performance Based Assessment (PBA)
○ End of Year Assessment (EQY)
Two Required AssessmentsYield Overall Score
Beginning of School Year End of School Year
Key:
Flexible administration
PBA: ELA
PBA: Math
Literary Analysis
Research Simulation
Narrative Writing
Calculator UnitCalculator Policy
Non Calculator Unit
PBA*5 sessions total
*More human controlled scoring
EOY: ELA
EOY: MATH
Unit #1- short-answer comprehension and vocabulary questions based on 4-5 texts
Unit #2- short-answer comprehension and vocabulary questions based on 4-5 texts
Calculator UnitCalculator Policy
Non Calculator Unit
EOY*4 sessions total
*More computer based scoring
*Student scores are a combination of performance on PBA and EOY
How Is PARCC Different?NJASK/HSPA PARCC
• Administered once• Paper based/ No tech• ELA & Math (3-8 &11)• Science (4 & 8)• 60-135 minutes per day• Test PREP• Lost Instructional Time
• Administered twice Computer based/ Tech• ELA Grades 3-11• Math Grades 3-8, Algebra, Geometry & Algebra 2• No Science• 75-90 minutes per day• No Test PREP• Regular Day
What Does A Testing Session Look Like• Classroom or Technology Room
• Morning
• Administered by your child’s teacher
• Teachers can help with tech if a student is struggling
• Teachers can clarify directions
• Students can review and change answers
• Classes who are not testing will have a regular morning
Scoring: How Is PARCC ScoredNJASK/HSPA PARCC
• 3 Levels• Scale of 100-300• Basic data• Received in Fall of next year• Ceiling score
• 5 Levels• Scale of 1-5• Rich data• Year 1 receive in Fall of next year• Years after receive by June of current year• Score beyond grade level
Scoring• Take 2 tests (March and May)• Receive one score for Math and one score for ELA
Level Descriptor
5 Students performing at this level demonstrate a distinguished command of the knowledge, skills,and practices embodied by the CCSS assessed at their level
4 Strong Command
3 Moderate Command
2 Partial Command
1 Minimal Command
How Is PARCC Different: Technology
NJASK
● Paper Based● No Technology Needed
PARCC
● Computer Based● Technology Needed to
Answer Questions
How Is PARCC Different: Technology● Use technology to determine student understanding in
authentic ways● Drag and drop● Shade text● Cut and paste● Move items● Use of math tools● Online calculators (6-11)● Graphing tools● Type written responses in ELA and Math
Accommodations and Accessibility
NJASK
● SE/504/ELL
PARCC
● Accessibility for all● Accommodations:
SE/504/ELL
Accommodations and Accessibility
Accessibility for All
● Blank Paper● Highlight● Magnify● Color Contrast● Extra time built in by
PARCC
Accommodations
● Presentation○ Text to Speech
● Response○ Scribe○ Translation
● Extended Time
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
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
PARCC Assessments
Teachers, students, parents, and others can engage with the sample items using computer-based tools such as drag-and-drop, multiple select, text highlighting, and an equation builder. PARCC has also released online tutorials that demonstrate how students will navigate the test, how to use the computer-based tools, and features that make the test more accessible for all students, including those with disabilities and English learners.
http://practice.parcc.testnav.com/#
PARCC and ELA
● Literary Analysis Task● students will compose an analytic essay on a piece of
literature worthy of close study
● Narrative Task● students will broaden their use if this type of writing
● Research Simulation Task● students will analyze information on a particular topic from
a variety of print and multimedia sources synthesizing information into a written essay or essays
ELA/Literacy Tips● Encourage children to read● Read all kinds of texts
○ Stories○ Newspapers○ Magazines○ Biographies○ Science/ History
● Talk with your child about what they read● Ask your child questions about what they are reading (Text-Based
Evidence)● Model how you learn, gather information and arrive at decisions
Math
Focus for MathIn grade(s)● K–2: Concepts, skills, and problem solving related to
addition and subtraction● 3–5: Concepts, skills, and problem solving related to
multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions● 6: Ratios and proportional relationships, and early algebraic
expressions and equations● 7: Ratios and proportional relationships, and arithmetic of
rational numbers● 8: Linear algebra and linear functions
PARCC and Mathematics
● Multi-step problems assess● concepts, skills and procedures● mathematical reasoning● modeling and applications● simulations
● drawing/constructing/completing diagrams, charts and visual models with drag and drop, drawing tools
3-5 Mathematical Understanding
3-5 Mathematical Modeling and Reasoning
3-5 Multi-Step Problem Solving
Grade 7 Multi-Step Problem: Authentic Context
Algebra Example
Geometry Example
Math Tips● Practice adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing● Encourage children to illustrate the problem and explain
their thinking in math● Encourage children to try more than once while solving
problems, to build stamina and develop their critical thinking skills
● Instead of giving them the answers, ask them to think of different ways they can solve problems
● Use of math in authentic situations
What Is The District Doing to Prepare?
● Ongoing alignment of curricula to Common Core○ implementation of CCSS in 2013-2014
● Targeted professional development for teachers
● Strategic shifts in assessment vehicles to reflect PARCC
What Is The District Doing to Prepare: Technology?
● District-wide improvement made to the infrastructure enhancing connectivity
● Increasing inventory allowing for greater student access to digital environments
● Shifts in how ideas /resources are shared by classroom stakeholders
