Parent
Resources
Volume 11
Spring Testing Dates
January 2014
Test
Grades
Testing Dates
Makeup's
LEAP Alternate Assessment, Level 1 (LAA 1)
3-8, 10 and 11
ELDA
K-12
GEE
Eligible GEE retesters
March 10-14, 2014
EXPLORE
PLAN
8 and 9
10
March 10-14, 2014
ACT
11
February 3– March 14, 2014
LEAP
4 and 8
(ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)
March 18, 2014
April 1, 2014
Phase 1
Phase I
March 18, 2014
March 19-20, 2014
LEAP: ELA Writing and Math
Constructed Response)
Phase II
Phase II
April 11-15, 2014
April 7-10, 2014
PARCC Field Test
Selected Schools
3-11 ELA and Math
March 24-April 11, 2014
iLEAP
3,5,6, and 7
April 7-10, 2014
April 11-15, 2014
LEAP Alternate Assessment, Level 2 (LAA 2)
4,5,6,7,8,10, and 11
April 7-11, 2014
April 14-15, 2014
End-of-Course Testing
Algebra I, Applied Algebra I, English
II, Geometry, Biology, English III, US
History
PARCC Field Test
Selected Schools
End-Of– Year
3-11 ELA and Math
Hammond
1903 West Church Street
Hammond, Louisiana
Phone (985) 429-9043
O.W. Dillon Campus
1541 C.B. Temple Road
Kentwood, Louisiana
Phone (985) 474-8423
April 23– May 23, 2014
May 5-June 6, 2014
Roseland Elementary Campus
Parent
Centers
12516 Time Avenue
Roseland, Louisiana
Phone (985) 747-2771
Hours: Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hammond Site open until 6:00 pm
Practice Tests
Practice tests for students in grades 3-8 are designed so that students can become familiar with
the format of the assessments. The practice tests
illustrate how each section of the exam will appear
and may be used at home or at school so that students can practice taking the test.
Some sessions of the Practice Test are shorter than
those on the real test. After each session, look for
the NOTE that tells the number of questions that is
on the real test. It is also important to note that
some sessions of the tests are in the answer document, just as they appear on the real assessment.
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/
practice-tests
Sample Test Items
Sample test items are test questions form previous exams that are designed to help student become familiar with the types of questions that
appear on the standardized assessments.
Past questions from year 2000– 2012 can be
accessed and include questions in grades 4 and
8, subjects English Language Arts, Mathematics,
Science, and Social Studies.
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/
library/released-test-items
Sample items for this year’s test are below.
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/
library/assessment-guidance-2013-2014
Students who wish to access these interactive tools, may log on to www.louisianapass.org.
Students can obtain a password through their school or by calling 1-877-453-2721. To temporarily
access the site, you can click on the Guest Log In. http://www.louisianapass.org/login_guest.php
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Useful Testing Websites
Tangischools Testing Site- http://tangischools.schoolwires.net/domain/533
Tangischools Testing Resources: http://www.tangischools.org/Page/16908
Assessment Resources- http://www.internet4classrooms.com/assistance.htm
Internet Help based on grade level- http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help.htm
Math Sample Items -http://sampleitems.smarterbalanced.org/itempreview/sbac/index.htm
ELA Sample Items- http://sampleitems.smarterbalanced.org/itempreview/sbac/ELA.htm
Keyboarding Resources- http://tangischools.schoolwires.net//Domain/4045
The Sample Item Sets provide students with the opportunity to work with the different types of items that will
be on the PARCC assessments, including the computer
based tools (e.g. calculator, highlighter) that will be
available. These Sample Item Sets are web-based, available 24/7, and require no log in or password.
PARCC Sample Items- http://www.parcconline.org/samples/item-task-prototypes
The purpose of the tutorial is to demonstrate the navigation and tools available on the assessment technology platform
(TestNav 8). The tutorial will contain a sequence of screens that demonstrate basic TestNav 8 navigation and tools.
The current tutorial is the first of two releases. This first release includes navigation and some accessibility features
and a second tutorial will be released in mid to late February 2014 with all item interaction types. The items appearing
in this tutorial are not PARCC items. They are samples used to allow students and educators to gain familiarity with the
technology platform that will be used for PARCC assessments.
PARCC Practice Test– http://practice.parcc.testnav.com
Elementary Testing Websites
LEAP Success– http://www.charliefrench.com/
LEAP4Fun- http://www.photographicvr.com/leap4fun/
4th Grade Math games- http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills-4th-mathbuilders.htm
Aplus Math– http://www.aplusmath.com/
K-2 Student Interactives- http://www.uen.org/k-2interactives/
3-6 Interactives- http://www.uen.org/3-6interactives/
7-12 Interactives- http://www.uen.org/7-12interactives/
BBC Science- http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/index_flash.shtml
PARCC Games- http://parccgames.com/?page_id=24
High School Testing Websites
ACT Louisiana- http://act.org/aap/louisiana/act.html
ACT/ SAT Prep- http://www.internet4classrooms.com/act_sat.htm
ACT/ SAT/ GRE Prep- www.Number2.com
March 2 Success- www.march2success.com
100 Common SAT/ ACT Vocab http://quizlet.com/1022309/college-board-top-100-commonsatact-vocabulary-words-flash-cards/
Act Exam Practice- http://www.actexampracticetests.comhttp://www.actexampracticetests.com
Varsity Practice Tests -http://www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests
7-12 Interactives- http://www.uen.org/7-12interactives/
NBC NEWS Education
http://www.parenttoolkit.com/
Language Central for Science Apps– Three apps across Life, Earth
and Physical topics. Each topic offers three options for studying
vocabulary (virtual flashcards, trivia, or word fly game).
Motion Math creates mobile math game suites that are rigorously
educational, stylish, and awesomely fun. Hungry Fish– addition,
Zoom-interactive number line, and Wings– multiplication
Bluster-Breeze through vocabulary building with Bluster! This word matching game develops
vocabulary and word understanding for school-aged children, or anyone brave enough to battle the elements.
Sushi Monster- Scholastic’s new game to practice, reinforce, and extend math fluency is completely engaging and appropriately challenging. Strengthen reasoning strategies for whole
number addition and multiplication by helping monsters make a target sum or product.
School A to Z– Do you struggle to understand your child's homework? Does your child need to
practice their spelling and times tables? Are you looking for inspiration for projects and assignments? The School A to Z app is an essential tool for every parent of school aged children. This app brings together a wealth of resource to help parents to understand and support their child's homework.
Khan Academy– is a non-profit video channel with over 2,500 videos covering topics
ranging from high school math and science to banking and venture capital.
Spark Notes – Get today’s most popular study guides for literature.
Cram-Cram.com’s official flashcard mobile app is here. Bring all the flashcard features you
know and love about Cram.com to your iPhone .
Quick Office- This free app from Google lets you create and edit Microsoft® Office documents, spreadsheets and presentations on your iPhone
iTunes U - gives you access to complete courses from leading universities and other
schools — plus the world’s largest digital catalog of free education content — right on your
iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.
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