PARCC Test Preparation
Resources for Students
Go to http://parcc.pearson.com/
This is the hub for many useful resources.
Choose Test Preparation from the top menu or page menu to get the dropdown menu, including Sample Items, Tutorials, & Practice Tests.
The following tutorials are available.
TestNav 8 TutorialProvides basics
about the testing platform
Online Student Tutorials - High School ELA - High School Math
Text to Speech TutorialThis is only for those
students with this accommodation.
Equation Editor GuidesPDFs by grade band
Equation Editor TutorialsGuided Practiceby grade band
TI Graphing Calculator SoftwareDownload for 90 Day Free Use of Software
Sample Items are available for both ELA & Math by grade band. Generic rubrics for ELA are also available by grade band.
Practice Tests are available in both ELA & Math.
ELAPractice PBAs & EOYs for grades 3-11 are currently available.
MathPractice PBAs & EOYs for grades 3-8, Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2 are currently available.
How to study for PARCC Tests Work through tutorials on PARCC site
Test Nav 8
Online Students Tutorials
Equation Editor
Download & practice with TI Graphing Software (90-day free trial)
Take Sample Tests on PARCC site
ELA for grade level
Math for grade level or course
Review Sample Items on PARCC site
For MATH content – review assessments from math class
About the TestsPBA & EOY
Testing Components
PBA Middle School (March 2nd – March 27th)Testing Units and Times
EOY Middle School (April 27th – May 22nd)Testing Units and Times
PBA High School (March 2nd – March 27th)Testing Units and Times
EOY High School (April 22nd – May 15th)Testing Units and Times