PARCC PD for staff, including PARCC Sample questions and FAQs

2. What is the
1st Question
of a PLC?

3. What should kids
know and be able to do?

4. What is the
2nd question
of a PLC?

5. How will we know if
they know it?

6. Is this just an Illinois thing?

7. This is why PARCC
claims to be
superior to current
testing systems

8. K, 1, 2, and 12
still not tested

9. Time Intensive
Tests!!

10. 75 and 90 are the
two percentages to
remember!!

12. Is ACT ‘dead’ as we know it?
Is ISAT ‘dead’ as we know it?
Is PSAE ‘dead’ as we know it?

13. Tech-based
test – are we
ready??

15. How can I
start to
prepare?

16. Suggestions Moving Forward
• Continue to teach a rigorous curriculum based
on Common Core State Standards
• Every teacher a teacher of literacy and critical
thinking skills
• Spend time on www.parcconline.org and in
shared folder
• Model Frameworks and Assessment
blueprints are very useful
• Sign up for the many PARCC/CCSS email lists

17. Question: You have read two stories where one
family member saves another. Write an essay
describing the mosquito from “Cricket and
Cougar” and one of the main characters from
“Kira-Kira.”
For each character described,
• Explain how the thoughts, words, and/or actions of the
character help you understand what the character is like
• Explain why the character chooses to save his or her family
member
• Be sure to include specific details from each story

19. What is the purpose of this sentence in paragraph
1: “No roads cross it; ponds and lakes freckle its
immensity”?
Which other sentence from the story serves a
similar purpose?
Which statement best explains the central idea of
the text?
Which statement best helps support the central
idea of the text?

21. Guess the grade
• The picture shows Mark’s flower garden.
• Fill in the blank to make a fraction that
represents the part of Mark's garden that is
covered with flowers.
_____
8

30. Model Content Frameworks
Taking PARCC into your daily lives

31. Micro-Agenda
• 5-10 minute ‘quick-close read’ of the your
individual framework
– Be ready to report out on 3 things that stood out
to you – but don’t start sharing yet
• One positive
• One frustrating
• One that provided more ?s than answers

32. SHARE
With those around you and look for themes

33. Get excited – share with the whole
group

34. Our hopes for the day
• You feel acquainted with PARCC
• You are aware of major timelines and
upcoming events
• There has been a clear link made between
PARCC, CCSS, and Danielson
• Aware of where to get resources
• Sense or urgency has increased without stress
overload