PARCC

To make an inference, the reader must use ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   to understand what the author does not say in the text.

• text evidence

• background knowledge

• dictionary

• highlighter

Which metaphor best represents this image?

c

time is money

money is time

time is like moeny

time is green

What does the acronym PARCC stand for in the context of standardized testing?

• Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers

• Program for Advanced Reading and Critical Comprehension

• Plan for Academic Reading and Curriculum Competency

• Project for Assessment and Review of College Courses

Which of the following is a primary goal of the PARCC assessments?

• To evaluate students' physical fitness levels

• To assess students' readiness for college and careers

• To measure students' artistic abilities

• To test students' knowledge of world history

In the context of PARCC, what is a key focus area in English Language Arts assessments?

• Mathematical problem-solving

• Scientific experimentation

• Reading comprehension and writing skills

• Historical analysis

Which grade levels typically participate in PARCC assessments?

• Kindergarten through 2nd grade

• 3rd through 8th grade and high school

• College freshmen and sophomores

• Graduate students

How does PARCC assess students' writing skills?

• Through multiple-choice questions only

• By requiring essays and written responses

• With oral presentations

• Using fill-in-the-blank exercises

What type of texts are students likely to encounter in the PARCC English assessments?

• Scientific journals

• Literary and informational texts

• Mathematical equations

• Historical documents

Which skill is NOT typically evaluated in the PARCC English Language Arts assessments?

• Reading comprehension

• Writing and grammar

• Artistic drawing

• Literary analysis

How are PARCC assessments typically administered?

• On paper only

• Online or on a computer

• Through verbal interviews

• Via postal mail