Common Core and PARCC What 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
How Will The Standards Be Different? 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
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 Assessments Yield Overall Score Beginning of School Year End of School Year Flexible administration Key:
PBA *5 sessions total *More human controlled scoring Literary Analysis PBA: ELA Research Simulation Narrative Writing Calculator Unit PBA: Math Calculator Policy Non Calculator Unit
EOY *4 sessions total *More computer based scoring EOY: ELA *Student scores are a combination of performance on PBA and EOY 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 Unit EOY: MATH Calculator Policy Non Calculator Unit
How Is PARCC Different? NJASK/HSPA Administered once Paper based/ No tech ELA & Math (3-8 &11) Science (4 & 8) 60-135 minutes per day Test PREP Lost Instructional Time PARCC 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 Scored NJASK/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 PARCC Paper Based No Technology Needed 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 PARCC SE/504/ELL Accessibility for all Accommodations: SE/504/ELL
Accommodations and Accessibility Accessibility for All Accommodations Presentation Text to Speech Response Scribe Translation Extended Time Blank Paper Highlight Magnify Color Contrast Extra time built in by PARCC
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 Requirements For 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 Math In 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