Burlington Township Schools

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2/3/15
Inside the Flash!
A Night in the PARCC
What is PARCC?
PARCC Resources
Technology Skills
When will it be administered?
FWS/BTMS PARCC Test Dates
BTHS PARCC Test Dates
Special Note to Middle School
Sample PARCC Assessments
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Just a reminder to come out for a Night in the PARCC. Click the link below to register for the Fountain Woods and Middle School session which is scheduled for Thursday evening at the Middle School. The High School session will be held Wednesday night in the PAC.  
 
Have a great day!
 
Liz Scott
 How can parents learn more?  Join us for - 
 A Night  in the PARCC!

Parents, please plan on joining us for A Night in the PARCC, sponsored by the District's Family Learning Series.  

 

Come learn about the PARCC assessments, what they mean for your child, and how BTSD is preparing students for success on these new assessments. You will be able to try your hand at PARCC test items during breakout group sessions.

 

 

High School Parents'
Night in the PARCC
Wednesday, February 4, 2015

6:00 P.M.- 6:45 P.M.
PAC 

 

Fountain Woods & Middle School 
Parents' Night in the PARCC 

Thursday, February 5, 2015

6:30 P.M.

Middle School cafeteria


This is a very important meeting that parents should attend!

Please click here to confirm your attendance for a Night in the PARCC.
What is PARCC?

The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) is a computer based assessment of Mathematics and English Language Arts/Literacy Skills that measure whether students are on track to be successful in college and their
careers and if students are meeting the new common core standards. The PARCC assessments are designed to replace the NJASK in grades 3-8 in Language Arts and Mathematics and the HSPA in grade 11. The PARCC assessments will be administered to students beginning in the Spring of 2015.
PARCC Resources


Take some time to navigate these valuable resources that will provide you with further insight into PARCC to help you better understand the PARCC assessment.
What are schools doing to help students master the technological skills required by the PARCC exam?

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Skills for successful PARCC testing have been added into each grade level Computer Studies curriculum.  For example, students work in NotePad, use split screens, drag and drop, and are familiar with the highlighting tool. 

An additional Computer Lab schedule was implemented in grades 2-5.  Classroom teachers utilize this Computer Lab time to incorporate computer-based curriculum activities in a PARCC-like format.  
 

 

When will the PARCC be administered?
The PARCC assessment is composed of 2 parts, the Performance-Based Assessment (PBA) or long answer questions and the End-of-Year (EOY) component or short answer questions.  The Performance-Based Assessment portion of the PARCC begins in early March.  The End-of-Year portion of the PARCC assessment will begin in April.
Fountain Woods and Middle School
Test Administration Dates
Please note the following dates for PARCC for
Fountain Woods School and in the Middle School

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Week of March 2
5th Grade and 8th Grade

 

Week of March 9

 4th Grade and 7th Grade


Week of March 16
  3rd Grade and 6th Grade


Week of March 23
  Make Ups

 

High School Test Administration Dates

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The Performance Based section will be given from March 23rd to May 1st.


The End of Year starts on May 8th and ends on June 5th

 

Click here to read the PARCC letter to all High School parents with specific details. 

 

High School Parents' 
Night in the PARCC

 

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

6:00 P.M. - 6:45 P.M.

PAC 

A Special Note to Middle School Parents of 8th Grade Students Currently Taking Algebra 1

It is important for Middle School Algebra I students to know that they will be taking the PARCC test for Algebra I instead of the PARCC 8th grade performance based assessment.  Parents are encouraged to read the PARCC High School letter for more details.

Are there sample PARCC assessments available?
PARCC released online tutorials that demonstrate how to navigate the test. These tutorials and sample assessments are accessible using the links listed below.
 

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The Burlington Township School District will develop the intellectual, creative, and social potential of each child through an active partnership with all members of the community.