PARCC Test Preparation Strategies

This tutorial provides an overview of the different types of questions on the PARCC test, including free response, multiple choice, multiple answer, drag and drop, graphing, drop-down menu, and video-based questions. It offers examples and strategies for each type, emphasizing the importance of understanding the question requirements and using the tools provided effectively.

What is the main focus of the first part of the PARCC practice test overview?

• Navigating the test

• Understanding question types

• Using test tools

• Answering free response questions

Which of the following is NOT a type of question on the PARCC test?

• Free response

• Multiple choice

• True or false

• Drag and drop

In a free response math question, what happens if you try to type letters instead of numbers?

• It skips the question

• The test accepts it

• It automatically corrects it

• It shows an error message

What should you do if you're unsure about your answer in a multiple choice question?

• Submit it immediately

• Flag it for review

• Leave it blank

• Choose any option

In a multiple answer question, how many details should you select if asked?

• One

• Two

• None

• All of them

What is the purpose of drag and drop questions in the ELA test?

• To match events with responses

• To calculate math problems

• To write essays

• To select multiple answers

When plotting a point on a number line, what is crucial to determine first?

• The units of measurement

• The color of the line

• The length of the line

• The number of points

In a drop-down menu question, what should you select to describe a picture?

• A random sentence

• A sentence from the story

• A sentence that describes the picture

• A sentence that adds to the story

Before watching a video for a question, what should you do first?

• Read the questions

• Watch the video

• Answer randomly

• Skip the video