PARCC
Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers

New Jersey Department of Education Testing Graduation Requirements

What is PARCC? 

“The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) is a consortium of states working together to develop a common set of assessments in English Language Arts Literacy and Mathematics anchored in college and career readiness. These new assessments will build a pathway to college and career readiness by the end of high school, mark students’ progress toward this goal from 3rd grade up, and provide teachers with timely information to inform instruction and provide student support.” (http://www.parcconline.org/about-parcc)

Details regarding each school's specific testing details may be found on their school website, or by contacting each school.

National PTA & PBS Video - Why we need PARCC
Dana Egreczky, Senior Vice President of Workforce Development of the NJ Chamber of Commerce discusses why the PARCC testing for New Jersey students is a good thing for future workers in the state.
PARCC - Universal Design
PARCC Misconceptions & Concerns 

What if my child finishes early? Students may read for pleasure when they are finished with their test. Students will be asked to bring school appropriate leisure materials to have with them for when they finish.
What devices are being used?Students will be tested on Chromebooks and Desktop computers. All students will utilize the TestNav App no matter which type of computer.

Resources for Parents and Students
PARCC SAMPLES and RUBRICS on TestNav Platform
PARCC Practice Tests
Roadmap for Parents


Research has shown that students’ understanding of just 55 “critical words” contributes to 85% of success on standardized assessments according to Marie Sprenger, a noted expert on child literacy and brain development (http://www.marileesprenger.com/the-critical-words.html)