PARCC Item and Task Prototypes

PARCC Task Prototypes and Sample Items Samples can be found by clicking on each grade level on the left menu. There are two types of samples found on these pages: • Task Prototypes, which were released in August 2012; and, • Sample Items, which were released beginning on August 15, 2013 The task prototypes were created to provide viable early models to guide item development. The new sample items are first presented in PDF format to emphasize a focus on the content of the items. Learn more about: PARCC ELA/Literacy Rubrics The PARCC ELA/literacy Rubrics have been updated to reflect lessons learned from the extensive PARCC field test. Score points for the Conventions trait were reduced from 4 score points to 3 points. Use of sample and practice test items

IREAD-3 Purpose The purpose of the Indiana Reading Evaluation And Determination (IREAD-3) assessment is to measure foundational reading standards through grade three. Based on the Indiana Academic Standards, IREAD-3 is a summative assessment that was developed in accordance with House Enrolled Act 1367 (also known as Public Law 109 in 2010), which "requires the evaluation of reading skills for students who are in grade three beginning in the Spring of 2012 to ensure that all students can read proficiently before moving on to grade four." Blueprint The purpose of the test blueprint, designed with the help of Indiana classroom teachers, is to make transparent to educators the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of students on the assessment. The blueprint can be used as a tool to: Click HERE to review the updated IREAD-3 Blueprint. Item Sampler The Item Sampler provides information about IREAD-3 for students, parents, educators, and others. Additional Resources Results (2013) Contact

The Odyssey by Shmoop ISTEP+ Grades 3-8 Purpose The purpose of the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress Plus (ISTEP+) program is to measure student achievement in the subject areas of English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science (Grades 4 and 6), and Social Studies (Grades 5 and 7). In particular, ISTEP+ reports student achievement levels according to the Indiana Academic Standards that were adopted by the Indiana State Board of Education. An Applied Skills Assessment and a Multiple-Choice Assessment, which are required components of the ISTEP+ program, are used to measure these standards. Click to view Spring 2013 ISTEP+ ResultsClick to view archived ISTEP+ Results Blueprints The purpose of the test blueprints, designed with the help of Indiana classroom teachers, is to make transparent to educators the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of students on the assessments. The blueprints can be used as tools to: Item Samplers Instructional and Assessment Guidance Additional Resources Contact

The Outsiders by Shmoop Achieving by Changing - Home Achieving by Changing - GANAG GANAGis the acronym for a lesson planning schema created by Dr. Jane E. Pollock. GANAG closely follows the work of Madeline Hunter, but instead of concentrating on creating master teachers, GANAG's focus is creating master learners. Building on the research introduced in Classroom Instruction that Works, (1st edition, Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock, 2001) Dr. The Achieving by Changing Initiative has chosen to use this planning schema for building effective lessons because it incorporates the use of high-yield strategies easily, yet is simple and effective. Fall 2013 Webinar Series with Dr. To download the archived webinars as .flv files Visit The BOXfor access to sample GANAGed lessons! Great TEDx Talk! Worth watching! Want to learn more about Interactive Student Notebooks?