PARCC Test Navigation and Tools

Dr. Eric Hibs, superintendent of the Marlboro Township Public School District, introduces the PARCC test, which assesses students' readiness for college and careers. The video explains the test's structure, including performance-based and end-of-year assessments, and provides guidance on navigating the test interface. It emphasizes the importance of understanding both the content and the nuances of the test to ensure student success.

What is the main purpose of the PARCC test introduced in the 2014-2015 school year?

• To determine school funding

• To assess students' readiness for college and careers

• To replace all other standardized tests

• To evaluate teachers' performance

How many students were expected to take the PARCC test in the 2014-2015 school year?

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 20 million

• 25 million

What are the two main components of the PARCC test?

• Oral and written exams

• Performance-based and end-of-year assessments

• Practical and theoretical assessments

• Mid-year and final exams

When is the performance-based assessment (PBA) scheduled during the school year?

• 50% of the way through

• 75% of the way through

• 90% of the way through

• At the end of the year

What is the purpose of the review button during the PARCC test?

• To access the calculator

• To change the test language

• To navigate between questions

• To submit the test

What does flagging a question allow you to do?

• Get a hint for the question

• Eliminate incorrect options

• Mark it for review later

• Skip the question permanently

Which tool is used to highlight important information during the test?

• Ruler

• Calculator

• Protractor

• Pointer

What is the function of the answer eliminator tool?

• To navigate to the next question

• To remove incorrect options in multiple-choice questions

• To calculate numerical answers

• To highlight correct answers

What should you do if you input a letter instead of a number in a text box?

• The test will automatically correct it

• You will receive an invalid input message

• The test will skip the question

• The test will submit the answer as is

How can you zoom in and out during the test?

• Using the control plus or minus keys

• Using the toolbar on the left

• Using the mouse scroll wheel

• Using the arrow keys