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Welcome to the 2014-2015PARCC, ILEAP, and LEAP Parent PresentationMs Bartlett & Mrs. Bourque
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
Schedule
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
SchedulePerformance Based Assessment Schedule
MondayMarch 16
Tuesday March 17
WednesdayMarch 18
Thursday March 19
FridayMarch 20
Grade 3 ELA 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 4 ELA 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 5 ELA 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 4Tuesday May 5
WednesdayMay 6
Thursday May 7
FridayMay 8
Grade 3 Math Unit 1 (75 min) Math Unit 2 (75 min) ELA Unit 1 (75 min) Make-up Testing Make-up Testing
Grade 4 Math Unit 1 (75 min) Math Unit 2 (75 min) ELA Unit 1 (75 min) Make-up Testing Make-up Testing
Grade 5 Math Unit 1 (75 min) Math Unit 2 (75 min) ELA Unit 1 (75 min) Make-up Testing 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
LEAP/iLEAP
Science and Social Studies
Given April 14-15
Same testing as previous years
Items Grade Levels
Multiple Choice 3, 4, 5
Constructed Response 4
Task 3, 4, 5
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.
How can you help?
Read, Read, Read
Math homework
TenMarks
Ask questions
General Strategies for Test Preparation
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Signs of Anxiety
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
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.
Relaxation Techniques
1.Deep Breathing2.Push Pull Dangle3.Progressive Muscle
Relaxation4.Positive Self-Talk
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
College and Career Readiness
TOPS
http://www.osfa.la.gov/landing/TOPSindex.htm
High School Requirements
https://www.louisianabelieves.com/academics/graduation-requirements
START
http://www.startsaving.la.gov/savings/index.jsp
Questions?