PARCC Assessment Overview and Insights

Dr. Eric Hibbs presents an overview of the PARCC assessments, detailing their implementation for grades 3-8 in mathematics and English language arts. The presentation includes information on sample assessments, types of questions, and resources available for educators. It also provides a grade-specific analysis of question distribution and offers guidance on embedding these examples into classroom teaching to prepare students for the assessments.

Who is the presenter of the video discussing the PARCC assessment?

• Ms. Jane Smith

• Dr. Emily Clark

• Mr. John Doe

• Dr. Eric Hibbs

What does PARCC stand for?

• Partnership for Academic and Career Readiness

• Program for Academic Readiness and Career Competence

• Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers

• Program for Assessment of College and Career Readiness

In which school year did more than 15 million students take the PARCC test?

• 2016-2017

• 2015-2016

• 2014-2015

• 2013-2014

Which grades are involved in taking the PARCC assessments?

• Grades 9 through 12

• Grades 6 through 12

• Grades 3 through 8

• Grades 1 through 5

What are the two forms of the PARCC assessment?

• Quarterly Assessment and Annual Assessment

• Initial Assessment and Final Assessment

• Mid-Year Assessment and Final Assessment

• Performance-Based Assessment and End-of-Year Assessment

Where can more information about the PARCC assessments be found?

• www.parcc.org

• www.assessmentinfo.com

• www.parkonline.org

• www.education.gov

What is the primary focus of the sample assessments discussed in the presentation?

• History and Geography

• Science and Technology

• Physical Education and Health

• Mathematics and English Language Arts

How many types of questions are utilized as sentence starters in the mathematics end-of-year sample tests?

• 25

• 23

• 20

• 15

Which word is most frequently used as a sentence starter in the grade three end-of-year assessment?

• Plot

• Select

• Enter

• Complete

What percentage of the grade four assessment starts with either 'enter' or 'select'?

• 90%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%