DS8 had opportunity to take a PARCC Pilot this year. This is the last year of the state standardized testing before moving to PARCC. The pilot is used for the district and state readiness, not for scores.
That being said, we asked for DS8 to take the pilot PARCC, as we wanted him to get a glance at the test. There are people opting out in our school for both the state and PARCC, we told him to do his best. It was more important that he get a look at the new test. He can answer math in his head, but struggles with explanation, "I just know it" is his rote answer. So any practice on explanations are encouraged. It is also his first look at a computerized test, so more focus on keyboarding.
Callaghan
