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?