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Assessment Name |
Subject Area |
Grade Level Tested |
Number of Testing Administrations in District: |
Testing Mode:* |
Testing Time allotted per student ** |
Testing window*** |
Results Available to Districts**** |
Information for Parents/Guardians Regarding the Assessment |
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PARCC |
ELA & Math |
ELA 3 - 8; Math 3-8, Algebra I Geometry and |
1 (Spring) |
Computer |
4 hours each day |
April 30 |
Summer |
PARCC Website
New Jersey Department of Education Parent Resources |
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NJ SLA-S |
Science |
5 and 8 |
1 (Spring) |
Computer |
Grade 5: |
May 23, 2019 |
Summer |
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CogAT |
Learned reasoning and problem solving |
2 |
1 (Spring) |
Paper |
2 hours |
March 4-8, 2019 |
May, 2019 |
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Achieve3000 |
ELA |
3 - 8 |
3 (Fall, Winter, Spring) |
Computer |
Approx. 30 minutes |
Sep. 28, 2018
Dec. 4, 2018
April 29, 2019 |
Fall & Spring |
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MI (Math Inventory) |
Math |
3 - 8 |
3 (Fall, Winter, Spring) |
Computer |
Approx. 30 minutes |
Sep 11-28, 2018 |
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RI (Reading Inventory) |
ELA |
3 - 8 |
3 (Fall, Winter, Spring) |
Computer |
Approx. 30 minutes |
Sep 11-28, 2018 |
Fall & Spring |
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KEA |
Kindergarten Entry Assessment |
K |
3 (Fall, Winter, Spring) |
Teacher Observation |
As needed |
Oct 26, 2018 |
Fall / Winter / Spring |
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Fountas & Pinnell |
Reading |
Fall / Winter / Spring |
3 (Fall, Winter, Spring) |
Individually administered |
Approx. 20-30 minutes |
Sept 11- Oct 12, 2018 |
Fall / Winter & Spring report cards |
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Aimsweb |
Reading and Math |
1-2 plus 2-8 BSI and SPED |
3 (Fall, Winter, Spring) |
Grade 1, Individually administered Grade 2+, Computer |
Varies based on grade level and type of administration |
Sep 10- Oct 20, 2018 |
Fall & Spring |
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AAPPL |
Spanish reading, writing, speaking proficiency |
7 |
1 (Spring) |
Computer |
Four 30-min |
May, 2019 |
June, 2019 |
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* Testing mode refers to how the student will be administered the assessment. The two types of mode are computer and paper and pencil; some computer-based assessments allow students to take the assessment using paper and pencil. Be sure to the inquire about the options if your son/daughter has a medical issue that would not allow him/her to take the assessment on the computer. |
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** 'Testing time' is the maximum amount of time allotted to students to complete the assessment. Most students finish well in advance of the allotted time. |
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*** The testing window is period in which districts administer the PARCC assessment; it is not the actual number of days it takes a student to test. School districts can choose which days within the testing windows that it wants to assess students. Please inquire with your district about the exact testing dates of the assessment. |
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**** This column indicates when the reports will be available to the district. The district will send out reports to parents as soon as possible. Please contact the district for further information. |
PARCC
In the spring of every school year, students in grades 3 through 8 are administered the PARCC assessment. This assessment replaced the NJ ASK in the areas of English language arts and math.
The assessments are scored on levels one through five. Individual states set proficiency levels and the New Jersey Department of Education set the bar high, with scores in levels four and five range considered meeting or exceeding expectations.
Once score reports are received they are analyzed in our district to identify strengths and areas needing improvement. There is a marked improvement in the information both teachers and parents will receive in relation to student performance. It is important to note, however, that the PARCC report is a snapshot of performance. We obtain a fuller picture of your son or daughter as a learner through combining these results with data such as classroom performance and report card grades.
To learn more about the PARCC assessment and why our students take this assessment, please take time to view this video explanation and supporting documents.
What does this next generation assessment look like?
Want to test you skill at this new type of assessment? Try a practice test in order to become familiar with the online format and the types of questions students face on next generation assessments.
English Language Arts Practice Test
As a parent, how can I use these scores to help my child?
This brief video explanation will guide you thorough the report and will provide resources you can use to assist your child with learning.
What resources are available to parents?
Be a Learning Hero Helpful tools to support your child's learning at home in English Language Arts and Math, as well as links to great resources.
National PTA Parent Playbook Assisting parents with the development of their child from preschool through high school
Why some kids struggle and how you can help . Support for parents for kids who struggle
Other relevant resources
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New Jersey DOE Presentation on the CCCSS, PARCC, and NJ ASK Transitional Assessments
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Implementation of Model Curriculum: NJ DOE Presentation Resources: CCSS and PARCC
- PTA Guide to NJ State Assessments
Links to past presentations
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PARCC Parent Presentation FEB 2015 (pdf) -
Parent Academy PARCC Presentation Jan 2016 (pdf) -
PARCC 2015 [Year One] BOE Presentation (pdf) -
Parent Academy PARCC Presentation (pdf) -
Understanding the CogAT (pdf) -
2014 NJ ASK Testing Report (pdf) -
2013 NJ ASK Testing Report (pdf) -
NJASK 2012 Board Presentation (pdf)
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