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Parent Information Night S eptember 22, 2014

Join us for an information night where you will learn about the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) and Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments. Gain an understanding of how these assessments are linked to Common Core state standards and how they can measure your child's progress in math and English language arts. Learn about the testing windows and how to prepare your child for MAP testing. Visit www.PARCConline.org and http://www.nwea.org/ for more information.

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Parent Information Night S eptember 22, 2014

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  1. Parent Information NightSeptember 22, 2014

  2. Session Objectives • Participants will be provided with general information regarding PARCC and MAP. • Participants will gain an understanding of PARCC and MAP.

  3. The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)

  4. Overview • High quality math and English language arts assessment • Linked to Common Core state standards • Grades 3 through 11

  5. Overview • Computer based • Participate fully 2014-2015 • Critical thinking and problem solving • Embedded supports for students with disabilities and English language learners

  6. Overview • Performance based assessment • End of year assessment • Speaking and listening assessment

  7. Performance Based Assessment • After 75% of school year • ELA/literacy focus of writing effectively when analyzing text and research simulation

  8. Performance Based Assessment • Math – solving multi-step problems requiring abstract reasoning, precision, perseverance and strategic use of tools

  9. End of Year Assessment • Computer based • Machine scorable • After 90% of school year • Reading comprehension • Math concepts and skills

  10. Summative Assessment Score • Combination of performance based and end of year assessments

  11. Speaking and Listening • Assessment given any time of the year • Not included in summative score

  12. PARCC Testing Windows • PBA March 2 – 27, 2015 • EOY April 20 – May 15, 2015

  13. More information regarding PARCC can be found at: www.PARCConline.org http://www.parcconline.org/samples/item-task-prototypes

  14. Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) • A Guide for Parents

  15. What Is MAP? • MAP (Measures of Academic • Progress) are computerized, adaptive • achievement tests in mathematics • and reading given to students in • Grades K—8.

  16. How Does a MAP Test Work? • When taking a MAP test, the difficulty of each question is based on how well a student has answered all the questions up to that point. • As the student answers questions correctly, the questions become more difficult. If the student answers incorrectly, the questions become easier. • On most tests, a student answers about half the items correctly and half incorrectly. • The final score is an estimate of the student’s achievement level.

  17. How long does it take to complete a test? • Although the tests are not timed, it usually takes students about one hour to complete each test.

  18. When will my child be tested and how often? • Students in Baltimore County Public Schools will be tested three times –fall, winter, and spring. • September 8 – October 17 (Grades 1-5) • January 5 – February 13 (Grades K-5) • May 15 – June 12 (Grades K-2) • Parents will receive a score report at the end of each testing window. (Fall and spring will receive a report. Winter to be determined.)

  19. Do all students in the same grade take the same test? • No. MAP tests are designed to target a student’s individual achievement level. • The computer adjusts the difficulty of the questions so that each student takes a unique test. This gives each student a fair opportunity to show what he/she knows and can do.

  20. What are these tests used for? • The results of MAP tests are used to measure your student’s progress in reading and mathematics. • The teachers will use these test scores to keep track of growth in these areas. • The test results will not be use as part of students’ grades. • The results will show a comparison to the district average of students in the same grade and to a national average of students in the same grade.

  21. What does the MAP test look like? • Students taking MAP in Grades K—2 will be using headphones. The test is read to them through the computer. • The following slides will show you sample items from the reading and the mathematics tests.

  22. What can I do to prepare my child for MAP testing? • Make sure that your child arrives at school on time and is well rested. • Ensure that your child either eats breakfast at home or arrives at school in time to eat breakfast. Students who are tired and/or hungry are less able to pay attention in class or to handle the demands of a test. • Encourage your child to do his/her best on the test.

  23. Where can I get more information about MAP? NWEA Web site: http://www.nwea.org/

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