1. PARCC Update June 6, 2014

2. PARCC Update Today’s Presentation:  PARCC Field Test  Lessons Learned from the Field Test  PARCC Resources 2

3. Introduction to PARCC The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers: A consortium of states developing common, high-quality English language arts (ELA) and math tests for grades 3–11 o Computer-based and linked to what students need to know for college and careers Two summative assessment components: o Performance-Based Assessment (PBA) o End-of-Year Assessment (EOY) 3

4. PARCC Field Testing: Schools in 14 States & DC 4 Over 1 million students Nearly 16,000 schools 2 grades per school

5. PARCC Field Testing in New York 230 Schools in 75 Districts agreed to participate in the PARCC Field Test in Spring 2014. 60% of the field tests were administered online; 40% on paper. Field tests were administered in ELA and Math in Grades 3-11. 5

6. Opportunity for a number of important research studies. Not designed to yield individual student, school, or district results. No stakes for schools, teachers, or students. The field tests are designed to generate data to evaluate the quality of the test questions. Purpose of Field Tests 6

7. Field testing the performance-based assessment, which features writing in English Language Arts (ELA) and multi- step, real-world problems in math MARCH 24 APRIL 11 MAY 5 JUNE 6 Field testing the end- of-year assessment, which features reading comprehension in ELA and conceptual understanding in math 7 Field Testing Windows

8. Field Test Benefits Students become familiar with new item types and the test delivery platform Teachers provide feedback to PARCC on “how it went” Technology Coordinators evaluate their schools’ technology systems Administrators evaluate overall readiness Test Developers measure the reliability of the test questions 8

9. Test Management System 9

10. Managing Computer-Based Testing 10

11. Managing Test Sessions 11

12. Managing Test Sessions 12

13. The Test Environment 13

14. The Test Environment - ELA 14

15. The Test Environment - Math 15

16. The Test Environment - Math 16

17. Reviewing Answers 17

18. Types of Accessibility Features and Accommodations 18

19. Accessibility Features for All Students Assigned the Computer-Based Test Mode Audio Amplification Blank/Scratch Paper (provided by test administrator) Eliminate Answer Choices Flag Items for Review General Administration Directions Clarified (by test administrator) General Administration Directions Read Aloud and Repeated (by test administrator) Text Highlighter Tool Headphones or Noise Buffers Line Reader Magnification/Enlargement Device Pop-Up Glossary Redirect Student to Test (by test administrator) Writing Tools 19

20. Feedback on the PARCC Field Test from New York

21. PARCC Field Test Studies 21

22. Field Test Feedback PARCC Surveys  Test Coordinators  Technology Coordinators  Test Administrators  Students NYSED Feedback Sessions  Gathering feedback from participating districts and schools on the field test and technology readiness New York feedback is shared with PARCC & Pearson 22

23. How Will PARCC Use Feedback? PARCC staff, Working Groups and Pearson are analyzing feedback PARCC will use feedback in summer planning meetings to identify lessons learned and issues to fix for next year Feedback will be used to inform decisions on the following:  Technology platform alterations  Administrative portal set-up  Test administration policies and procedures  Direct edits to the test administration manuals and supporting documents 23

24. Field Test Feedback Overall, across PARCC and in New York, the computer-based field test went smooth with isolated reports of technology challenges. Almost all schools in New York that started the computer-based field test were able to complete the test. A majority of students responding to the survey after the PBA field test indicated that they would prefer to take the test online. 24

25. Districts & Schools are saying… The test delivery platform worked. There were glitches, but not at every school or for every student. Time needed to prepare upfront was significant. More staff need to be present to support test administration. The field needs clearer documentation, resources, and training. Students need practice with the math equation editor. 25

26. Performance-Based Assessment Student Reported Problems - ELA 26

27. Performance-Based Assessment Student Reported Problems - Math 27

28. Advice for Preparing for Computer-Based Testing Preparation is the key to success. Computer-based testing requires a significant time commitment from network and technology staff. Teachers and students need to use the technology and tools all year long to be comfortable and prepared for CBT. 28

29. Communication is Critical Firewalls Proctor Caching TestNav District IT Communications Special Alerts Technology Updates New Tools New Processes Important Notices Test Administration Policy Test Sessions Content Filters Firewalls Proxies TestNav District IT Communications LEA Technology Staff LEA & School Test Administrators School Technology Staff NYSED & PARCC 29

30. Grades 2-8 Reading, Writing, Math Some computer adaptive subtests Designed to pinpoint students’ learning needs Diagnostic AssessmentsMid-Year/Interim Assessments Grades 3-11 ELA/Literacy and Math Paper-based shifting to computer based Built from released PBA tasks Can be used for assessment at individual, classroom, school levels K-1 Formative Tasks Speaking & Listening Tools Grades K-1 Reading and math Instructionally embedded performance tasks Grades K-12 Performance-based activities Spontaneous oral response to oral prompt; share findings of research in an oral presentation 30 What’s Coming from PARCC

31. Resources

32. Available Resources http://parcc.pearson.com 32

33. The PARCC Training Management System is where all the training modules will be located. Go to https://PARCC.pearson.com/TMS to access all training available.https://PARCC.pearson.com/TMS PARCC Training Management System 33

34. PARCC Practice Tests Spring 2014 Release Grades 3–11 Performance- Based Assessment tests for ELA Grades 3–8 End-of-Year tests for mathematics Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II End-of-Year tests for mathematics Fall 2014 Release Grades 3–11 End-of-Year tests for ELA Grades 3–8 Performance- Based tests for mathematics Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II Performance- Based tests for mathematics 34 http://practice.parcc.testnav.com/

35. PARCC Field Test Information  http://www.parcconline.org/field-test http://www.parcconline.org/field-test PearsonAccess  http://parcc.pearson.com http://parcc.pearson.com Field Test Training Modules  http://parcc.tms.pearson.com http://parcc.tms.pearson.com Test Specifications and Blueprints  http://www.parcconline.org/assessment-blueprints-test-specs http://www.parcconline.org/assessment-blueprints-test-specs PARCC Online Sample Items  http://practice.parcc.testnav.com http://practice.parcc.testnav.com PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual  http://www.parcconline.org/parcc-accessibility-features-and- accommodations-manual http://www.parcconline.org/parcc-accessibility-features-and- accommodations-manual Model Content Frameworks  www.parcconline.org/parcc-model-content-frameworks www.parcconline.org/parcc-model-content-frameworks PARCC Resources 35

36. Jennifer Sattem PARCC Field Test Lead for NY jsattem@mail.nysed.gov