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PARCC Updates July 29, 2014 Wendi Anderson, ELA/Literacy Senior Advisor, PARCC, Inc.

PARCC Updates July 29, 2014 Wendi Anderson, ELA/Literacy Senior Advisor, PARCC, Inc. Overview. PARCC Quick Overview Results from Field Test and Surveys Accessibility Features Tools to Support Transition to PARCC. The PARCC Consortium: by States, for States. By E ducators for Students.

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PARCC Updates July 29, 2014 Wendi Anderson, ELA/Literacy Senior Advisor, PARCC, Inc.

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  1. PARCC Updates July 29, 2014 Wendi Anderson, ELA/Literacy Senior Advisor, PARCC, Inc.

  2. Overview • PARCC Quick Overview • Results from Field Test and Surveys • Accessibility Features • Tools to Support Transition to PARCC

  3. The PARCC Consortium:by States, for States

  4. By Educators for Students • K-12 educators lead test development • PARCC Educator Leader Cadre members spearhead professional development • Faculty from colleges and universities working side by side with K-12 colleagues

  5. Tests Worth Taking • More challengingthan current tests • Next-generation design • Measures college and career readiness • Aligned to the Common Core State Standards • Measures reading, writing, and mathematics—with a focus on critical thinking • Timely data for students and teachers • Comparable scores across states

  6. Promoting Student Access PARCC is committed to the following principles: • Use Universal Design principles to create accessible tests • Measure the full range of complexity of the CC standards • Use technology to make the assessment highly accessible • Conduct bias and sensitivity reviews of all items

  7. The PARCC Assessment System Formative Tools Designed to inform instruction during the school year Diagnostic Assessments & K-1 Tools Mid-Year / Interim Assessments Speaking & Listening Assessments* Begin End End-of-Year Assessment Performance-Based Assessment Summative Assessments Designed to measure student achievement and growth

  8. Where We Started, Where We Are and Next Steps SEPTEMBER States launch PARCC SUMMER Model Content Frameworks Released AUGUST Item Prototypes Released  APRIL Test Blueprints released  APRIL PARCC Becomes Independent Non-Profit 2013 2012 2011 2010 Next year We are here! 2016 2015 2014 SUMMER PARCC Reports Research From Field Test Results SPRING First Administration of New Tests SUMMER Establishment of Cut Scores WINTER/SPRING Field Test/Practice Test Online FALL Release of Diagnostic and Formative Assessments FALL Use of Cut Scores for IHE Placement

  9. Results of Field Test and Student Survey

  10. Field Test Scope PBA Field Test Window: March 24-April 11 EOY Field Test Window: May 5 – June 6 • 14 States + The District of Columbia • Over 1 million students in nearly 16,000 schools • 75% Computer Based Testing • 25% Paper Based Testing • Approximately 10,000items

  11. Early Lessons Learned • Technology system platform worked well; minor glitches were resolved quickly • Schools benefited from conducting a “dress rehearsal” • Sample questions and tutorials set students up for success • Test administration manuals need refinement • Social media has benefits and risks

  12. Feedback through surveys • Test Administrator surveys: 7,619 • School/District Leader surveys: 1,018 • School/district emails: approximately 50-75 • Optional student survey In total to date, feedback from approximately 8,700school/district sources!

  13. What we heard from students and educators “I like this test so much more than [the state test] because it makes you think.” (from media interview) “Something about the test was that there were questions that you had to go back in the story to look for the answer” (from student survey) “It would be great if you could add the accessibility features by student rather than by test session.” (from school/district survey) • “The language used in the [test manual] directions was unnecessarily complex and could have been simplified.” • (from school/district survey) • “…yes there was hard parts but there's always gonna be hard questions in life.” • (from student survey) “… Time seemed just right. Students really enjoyed the movies, and seemed more engaged in their writing.” (from test administrator survey)

  14. How Will PARCC Use Feedback? • PARCC will use feedback in summer planning meetings to identify lessons learned and issues to address for next year • Feedback will be used to inform decisions related to: • Minor adjustments to the technology platform • Streamlining administrative portal set-up • Refining test administration policies and procedures • Simplifying and clarifying test administration manuals and supporting documents • Updating materials

  15. Timeline: Field Test to Operational Assessment Field Testing Processing Results Analysis and Research Data Review Operational Test Construction Publish Lessons Learned Spring Window Feb 16-May 29

  16. Related Research

  17. Accessibility

  18. PARCC Comprehensive Accessibility Policies

  19. PARCC Tools to Support Transition to PARCC

  20. Practice Tests, Tutorials and Sample Items

  21. Other Content-Specific PARCC Tools • Model Content Frameworks • Forms specs/blueprints • Evidence Tables • Scoring Rubrics (ELA/Literacy) • Task Generation Models (ELA/Literacy)

  22. Instructional Leader’s Toolkit Available in Early Fall 2014! Will help instructional leaders prepare for the 2014-15 operational assessments and beyond • Interactive site with downloads • Resources • Guiding Questions

  23. Other Administrative/Technology Tools • Assessment Administration Guidance • PARCC Assessment Administration Capacity Planning Tool (with user’s guide) • Common Core Implementation Workbook • Technology Guidelines for PARCC Assessments (updated May 2014) • PARCC System Check Tool for TestNav

  24. Bringing the Online Platform to Life • How can I learn how to use the online platform? • PARCC Tutorial • Where can I practice using accessibility features on specific items? • PARCC Sample Items • How can I practice more? I want to see lots of item types! • PARCC Practice Tests • What if my students need text-to-speech or screen readers? • Text-to-Speech Tutorial & Screen Reader Accessible Practice Tests

  25. Preparing Teachers & Students for Success

  26. News, updates, and looking ahead • Recently executed contracts: • Operational Assessment Implementation • Diagnostic Assessment Development • Computer-based, adaptive. Reading, Writing, mathematics. Implementation 2015-2016 • Professional Online Learning Modules Development • Five Modules: (1) PARCC System, (2) Diagnostic Assessment,(3) Mid-Year Assessment, (4) Speaking and Listening, (5) Accessibility • K-1 Formative Assessment Tools Development • Expanded practice tests –Fall 2014 • Standard setting –Summer 2015 • Partnership Resource Center

  27. Questions?

  28. Updates and more information • wanderson@parcconline.org • @parccplace • parcconline.org • Sign up for the • PARCC Updates newsletter Sign up for PARCC Updates parcconline.org

  29. Questions?

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