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Navigating BPS’ and PARCC’s DocumentsA “Cheat Sheet” for Administrators December 2014 -ResourceCaptionWhat does this resource look like?PurposeWhy is this resource important?AudienceWho else should use this resource?SourceWhere can I locate an electronic copy of this resource?BPS Readiness ChecklistProvides schools all the items that should be completed to be prepared for PARCCteachers, test coordinators, test administrators, proctors Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworksfor ELA and Math(Common Core Standards)Identifies the content standards (objectives) and assessment emphasis for ELA and Math forGrades Pre-K-12.teachers, test coordinators, curriculum coordinators Model Curriculum Units (MCUs)MCUs were developed by DESE to help educators implement the MCF. Educators are encouraged to adopt/adapt the MCUs to meet curriculum needs and/or use the units as models teachers, test coordinators, curriculum coordinators DESE ELA and Math Rigor Deep-DiveDESE defines rigor and what it looks like in ELA and Mathteachers, test coordinators, curriculum coordinators(under DESE Deep-Dive into ELA and Math Rigor heading)lefttopNavigating BPS’ and PARCC’s DocumentsA “Cheat Sheet” for Administrators December 2014ResourceCaptionWhat does this resource look like?PurposeWhy is this resource important?AudienceWho else should use this resource?SourceWhere can I locate an electronic copy of this resource?PARCC Model Content FrameworksModel Content Frameworks are voluntary resources meant to be used as a companion to the Common Core State Standards to help educators and those developing aligned curricula and instructional materials.teachers, test coordinators, curriculum coordinators Evidence Tables“Assessment Blueprints” or“Test Specifications”The blueprints are a series of documents that describe the content and structure of the assessments by grade, subject, and exam type. teachers, test coordinators, curriculum coordinators PARCC Task Prototypes and Sample Items (Sample Questions and Rubrics)Let’s teachers and parents understand what their students need to perform for each exam type and grade level.Note: please see samples and rubric within the left hand panel teachers, test coordinators, curriculum coordinators, parents, and students StructureProvides an overview of PARCC PBA and EOY task expectations. In addition, provides item count for each gradeteachers, test coordinators, curriculum coordinators, parents, and students(under PARCC Structure heading)lefttopNavigating BPS’ and PARCC’s DocumentsA “Cheat Sheet” for Administrators December 2014ResourceCaptionWhat does this resource look like?PurposeWhy is this resource important?AudienceWho else should use this resource?SourceWhere can I locate an electronic copy of this resource?BPS Scheduling and Wifi Quality Tracking ToolProvides teachers and test coordinators a comprehensive tool to plan and schedule PARCCteachers, test coordinators Training Portal(One-Stop Shop for Training, Practice Tests, Manuals, and Technology Support)Highlight: PARCC practice tests allow users to use the testing system to get an understanding of the test items in the same format and structure as normal PARCC administrationteachers, test coordinators, curriculum coordinators, parents, and students Time on TaskLists the amount of time students will have to complete the PBA and EOY assessments for Grades 3-11.teachers, test coordinators, curriculum coordinators, parents, and students lefttopNavigating BPS’ and PARCC’s DocumentsA “Cheat Sheet” for Administrators December 2014ResourceCaptionWhat does this resource look like?PurposeWhy is this resource important?AudienceWho else should use this resource?SourceWhere can I locate an electronic copy of this resource?PARCCCalculator PolicyIdentifies the availability (and prohibition) of calculator use on the PBA and EOY assessments forGrades 3-11.teachers, test coordinators, curriculum coordinators, parents, and students Accessibility and Accommodations Guides(DESE and PARCC)Outlines and describes the accessibility and accommodation features available to students taking the PARCC participationteachers, test coordinators, curriculum coordinators, parents, and studentsDESE: HYPERLINK "" Accessibility and Accommodations MatrixProvides another view of accessibility and accommodations – all on one pageteachers, test coordinators, curriculum coordinators, parents, and students - Accessibility and Accommodation Matrix.xlsxlefttopNavigating BPS’ and PARCC’s DocumentsA “Cheat Sheet” for Administrators December 2014ResourceCaptionWhat does this resource look like?PurposeWhy is this resource important?AudienceWho else should use this resource?SourceWhere can I locate an electronic copy of this resource?PARCC Technology GuidelinesGuidelines to inform schools and districts as they make technology decisions to best meet the instructional and assessment needs of their studentsprincipals, test coordinators Reference SheetsProvides a list of geometric formulas, unit conversions, and equations that will be available on the PBA and EOY assessments for Grades 5-11.teachers, test coordinators, curriculum coordinators, parents, and students Frequently Asked Questions(Sources: BPS, DESE, PARCC)Provides answers to questions that have been frequently been asked in regards to PARCC administration teachers, test coordinators, curriculum coordinators, parents, and students lefttopNavigating BPS’ and PARCC’s DocumentsA “Cheat Sheet” for Administrators December 2014ResourceCaptionWhat does this resource look like?PurposeWhy is this resource important?AudienceWho else should use this resource?SourceWhere can I locate an electronic copy of this resource?Additional Q&As and Best PracticesIn addition to FAQs, questions and best practices from interviews with principals and teachers have been recordedteachers, test coordinators, curriculum coordinators, parents, and students BPS PARCC OverviewA high-level explanation of PARCC’s expectations, objectives, test structure, and test scheduleteachers, test coordinators, curriculum coordinators, parents, and students ................
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