Get ready for PARCC!

PARCC is linked to what yoou need to know for
college & careers.

What should I expect on Monday morning?

• Get to school early! Tell mom to be here by 8:30 AM.
• Stop in the cafeteria an eat a nutritious breakfast.
• We will have regular morning work time. Stay calm and relax.
• Testing will start at 9 AM. If you arrive later you will not be able to join the class.

What tests am I taking? When?

• Day 1: Lit. Analysis - 75 minutes
• Day 2: Research - 75/90 minutes
• Day 3: Narrative - 60 minutes
• Day 4: Math Part 1 - 75/80 mins
• Day 5: Math Day 2 - 75/70 mins

Tell me more about the ELA tests.

• Read two stories
• Answer multiple choice questions (vocab / reading comprehension)
• Write an essay based on the texts read
• 60-90 minute time limit

...and the math tests...

• Multi-step problems
• Use your scratch paper when you need to work out a problem
• 70-80 minute time limit

THERE WILL BE A TIMER.

• Read each text carefully.
• Use the text to answer the questions.
• If you get stuck on a question, make your best guess and move on. Come back at the end if there is extra time.
• When you see there are 30 minutes left: STOP working on the questions and begin your essay.
• When the timer stops. You Stop.

But what if I have a question?

• The only thing your teacher can do is repeat the directions.
• They cannot answer questions or offer help even if they really want to. It's the Law.

What if I...

• Talk during testing? SEND OUT & VOID TEST
• Get out of my seat? SEND OUT & VOID TEST
• Look at another scholars' test? SEND OUT & VOID TEST
• Go ahead or back to another test? SEND OUT & VOID TEST

But most importantly...
Don't stress.
You've worked hard
for this.
SHOW THEM WHAT YOU KNOW!