PARCCStudent Presentation

Student Skills for Online Test

Test NavigationClick and highlight (Select)Drop-down selectionDrag and Drop AnswersTyped Responses (Open Ended)Multiple Choice SelectChanging answersTwo Part questions

Assessment Tools

Change background/foreground colorsLine ReaderMagnifierHide/Mask AnswersAnswer EliminatorRuler/ProtractorMath SymbolsFlag questions for reviewReview marked itemsEditor Toolbar

Assessment Tools

Used to eliminate answers

Flag – to Review test question later

Previous or next test page

Reading the Questions

Use the scroll bar to view entire passage

Numbered Paragraphs

Multiple Choice Items

Tips for Reading the Questions

1. Read each question CAREFULLY

2. What is the question asking you to answer

3. Does the answer require multiple responses or more than one task

More Question Types

Questions can be based on:

Narrative (text)

Video/Audio

Images

Tips for Completing Open-ended Questions Pre-write

Type using formal writing techniques Complete sentences Use formal language not texting language

Check punctuation and grammar

Spell check – Auto correct NOT built into PARCC

Use editing tools where appropriate

Check test for completion before turning in!!

Drop-down Boxes and Math Tools

Sample Open-ended Math Item

Incomplete items are NOT Flagged!

Review Your Test!!