PARCC Test Preparation and Tools

Dr. Eric Kids, superintendent of Marlboro Township Public School District, introduces the PARCC test, explaining its purpose and structure. The video guides viewers through navigating the test interface, using available tools, and understanding sample questions. It emphasizes the importance of familiarizing students with both the content and format of the test to ensure success.

What is the main purpose of Dr. Eric's video?

• To introduce new teaching methods

• To educate the community about the PARCC test

• To announce a new school program

• To discuss school district policies

What does PARCC stand for?

• Program for Academic Readiness and Career Competence

• Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers

• Program for Assessment of College and Career Readiness

• Partnership for Academic and Career Readiness

When will students take the performance-based assessments?

• At the beginning of the school year

• At the end of the school year

• Halfway through the school year

• Approximately 75% of the way through the school year

What is the significance of the sample tests released by PARCC?

• They replace the actual assessments

• They help students practice content and navigation

• They provide a grading system for teachers

• They are used for teacher evaluations

What feature allows students to mark questions they want to revisit?

• Review button

• Flag button

• Highlight tool

• Answer eliminator

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

• Calculator

• Answer eliminator

• Protractor

• Highlighter

What is the purpose of the answer eliminator tool?

• To calculate answers

• To eliminate incorrect answers

• To highlight text

• To navigate between questions

What should students know about the toolbar in the PARCC test?

• It is used to submit the test

• It contains various mathematical symbols and functions

• It functions as a calculator

• It is only used for navigation

How can students zoom in and out during the test?

• Using the flag button

• Using the mouse scroll

• Using the control plus and minus keys

• Using the toolbar

What is required to plot a line on the graph in the test?

• Select two points

• Select one point

• Highlight the graph

• Use the calculator