Understanding PARCC Scores

What is the PARCC test?

PARCC, or Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, is a common core aligned standardized test in math and English language arts administered in Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, the District of Columbia, and Rhode Island.  In some states, passing the PARCC test is required to advance from one grade to the next.  Check with your local state guidelines for clarification.  

​The PARCC test is a computerized assessment; the combined sections take between 8 and 9.5 hours to complete (grade level dependent).  The test is typically administered over a number of days.  ​

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