Assessments 1.png Learn the Basics addressing common vocabulary and concepts related to the PARCC Assessments Topic found within the Assessment domain.

Layer 1 — EXPLORE assessment language and IDENTIFY foundational research-based, best practices associated with PARCC Assessments.
  • ENGAGE prior knowledge to INTEGRATE specific PARCC assessment vocabulary.
  • CONDUCT standardized, guided PRACTICE on PARCC assessment workflows.
  • DIFFERENTIATE between different forms of PARCC assessments (e.g., formative, summative, diagnostic).
  • DEMONSTRATE the use of specific PARCC assessments practice and vocabulary.
  • Example: USE specific identified PARCC assessment vocabulary and strategies.

Resources

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    Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers

    PARCC is a 22-state consortium working together to develop next-generation K-12 assessments in English and math.  PARCC benefits:


    Students who will know if they are on track to graduate ready for college and careers

    Teachers with regular results available to guide learning and instruction

    Parents with clear and timely information about the progress of their children

    States with valid results that are comparable across the member states

    The nation as it is based on college- and career-ready, internationally-benchmarked CCSS
     

     


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    PARCC Fact Sheet and FAQs Backgrounder


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    PARCC Assessment Timeline

    The PARCC Partnership will begin field testing the new assessments in the 2012-2013 school year, with full operational administration scheduled to begin in 2014-15.
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    PARCC Overview

    Career and College Readiness for the Next Generation 

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