PARCC Test Preparation Resources for Students
Go to http://parcc.pearson.com/ This is the hub for many useful resources.
Choose Test Preparation from the top menu or page menu to get the dropdown menu, including Sample Items, Tutorials, & Practice Tests.
The following tutorials are available. TestNav 8 Tutorial Provides basics about the testing platform Equation Editor Guides PDFs by grade band Equation Editor Tutorials Guided Practice by grade band Online Student Tutorials - High School ELA - High School Math Text to Speech Tutorial This is only for those students with this accommodation. TI Graphing Calculator Software Download for 90 Day Free Use of Software
Sample Items are available for both ELA & Math by grade band Sample Items are available for both ELA & Math by grade band. Generic rubrics for ELA are also available by grade band.
Practice Tests are available in both ELA & Math. Practice PBAs & EOYs for grades 3-8, Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2 are currently available. ELA Practice PBAs & EOYs for grades 3-11 are currently available.
How to study for PARCC Tests Work through tutorials on PARCC site Test Nav 8 Online Students Tutorials Equation Editor Download & practice with TI Graphing Software (90-day free trial) Take Sample Tests on PARCC site ELA for grade level Math for grade level or course Review Sample Items on PARCC site For MATH content – review assessments from math class
About the Tests PBA & EOY
Testing Components
PBA Middle School (March 2nd – March 27th) Testing Units and Times
EOY Middle School (April 27th – May 22nd) Testing Units and Times
PBA High School (March 2nd – March 27th) Testing Units and Times
EOY High School (April 22nd – May 15th) Testing Units and Times