1. Welcome to the 2014-2015 PARCC, ILEAP, and LEAP Parent Presentation Ms Bartlett & Mrs. Bourque

11. Changes  Timed  More reading, more writing  All grades (3-8) tested in two phases  Performance Based Assessment (phase I) and End of Year (phase II)  No traditional multiple choice in English/Language Arts  2-part selected response  No dictionaries or writer’s checklists

12. Schedule MARCH ELA MATH APRIL SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES MAY ELA MATH

13. PARCC  Divided into two parts 1.Performance Based Assessment (PBA)  Constructed Response Items  March 16-18 ELA  March 19-20 Math 2.End of Year Assessment (EOY)  Multiple Choice Items  May 4-5 Math  May 6 ELA

18. Schedule Performance Based Assessment Schedule Monday March 16 Tuesday March 17 Wednesday March 18 Thursday March 19 Friday March 20 Grade 3ELA Unit 1 (75 min)ELA Unit 2 (75 min)ELA Unit 3 (60 min)Math Unit 1 (75 min)Math Unit 2 (75 min) Grade 4ELA Unit 1 (75 min)ELA Unit 2 (90 min)ELA Unit 3 (60 min)Math Unit 1 (80 min)Math Unit 2 (70 min) Grade 5ELA Unit 1 (75 min)ELA Unit 2 (90 min)ELA Unit 3 (60 min)Math Unit 1 (80 min)Math Unit 2 (70 min) Scheduling for the PBA Assessment *Students will take one unit/session per day as defined above *Maximum times allowed are included in the schedule End of Year Assessment Schedule Monday May 4 Tuesday May 5 Wednesday May 6 Thursday May 7 Friday May 8 Grade 3Math Unit 1 (75 min)Math Unit 2 (75 min)ELA Unit 1 (75 min)Make-up Testing Grade 4Math Unit 1 (75 min)Math Unit 2 (75 min)ELA Unit 1 (75 min)Make-up Testing Grade 5Math Unit 1 (75 min)Math Unit 2 (75 min)ELA Unit 1 (75 min)Make-up Testing Scheduling for the EOY Assessment *Students will take one unit/session per day as defined above *Maximum times allowed are included in the schedule

19. LEAP/iLEAP  Science and Social Studies  Given April 14-15  Same testing as previous years ItemsGrade Levels Multiple Choice3, 4, 5 Constructed Response4 Task3, 4, 5

20. Results PARCC will report results using 5 performance levels  4 or above indicates a student is on track to be successful in the subsequent grade in each content area LEAP/iLEAP will report results using 5 performance levels  Basic, Mastery, and Advanced indicate that the students have an understanding of content at the current grade level and are prepared for the next grade level.

21. How can you help?  Read, Read, Read  Math homework  TenMarks  Ask questions

23. General Strategies for Test Preparation

24. Mark test dates on your calendar at home. Emphasize the importance of listening, participating, and cooperating with the teacher. Show interest in your child’s school day. Prior To Testing

25. Establish a homework routine: Provide a study spot with a dictionary, thesaurus, ruler, and calculator. Read with your child at least 20 minutes daily. Allow short breaks for extended homework sessions. If not directly assisting your child with homework, always check over your child’s work. Praise your child for his efforts and work well done. Prior To Testing

26. Testing Day Make sure your child is rested ( 8 hours of sleep) and eats a healthy breakfast or snack. Ensure that your child arrives at school on time and relaxed. Encourage your child to do his/her best work possible. Do not send a child to school if he/she is sick.

27. After Testing Examine all test reports sent home. Determine your child’s areas of strengths and areas of concern. Praise your child’s strengths and make a plan to address areas of concerns. If additional information is needed contact the school.

28. Test Anxiety Students may experience anxiety before the test. A certain degree of nervousness is normal and may help students prepare more effectively, work more efficiently, and remain focused during testing. Too much anxiety, however, can cause poor performance on the test. The following are some strategies that may help to reduce test anxiety.

29. Signs of Anxiety

30. Children primarily learn by example.  Eat healthy. A healthy body is better able to withstand stress-induced illness.  Vigorous exercise is a good stress reliever. If your child presently appears to be stressed, make a point of playing with them. Time spent your children opens lines of communication.  Be clear in setting rules and consistent with discipline  Gentle physical touch is a great healer. Sometimes a hug is worth more than a thousand words.  Learn to be a good listener. Encourage them with open-ended questions like, “So what happened next?”, “How do you feel about that?” Parents Help Kids Reduce Stress

31. Anxiety/Stress Relief Strategies Discuss the test openly and in a positive way. Allow your child to relax the weekend before and week of testing. Use relaxation techniques. Emphasize that the test is important, but test scores do not determine a person’s worth.

32. Relaxation Techniques 1.Deep Breathing 2.Push Pull Dangle 3.Progressive Muscle Relaxation 4.Positive Self-Talk

33. College and Career Readiness  The CC in PARCC stands for College and Career  Our goal is to help prepare your child for college or a career after high school  College is expensive, but there are ways to be prepared for that time

34. College and Career Readiness  TOPS  http://www.osfa.la.gov/landing/TOPSindex.htm http://www.osfa.la.gov/landing/TOPSindex.htm  High School Requirements  https://www.louisianabelieves.com/academics/graduatio n-requirements https://www.louisianabelieves.com/academics/graduatio n-requirements  START  http://www.startsaving.la.gov/savings/index.jsp http://www.startsaving.la.gov/savings/index.jsp

35. Questions ?