What is PARCC Testing?
Starting this school year, Illinois schools are administering new assessments created through the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). These online assessments are aligned to the new Illinois Learning Standards in English language arts (ELA) and math and are designed to make sure each student is not only prepared for the next grade level but also on track for postsecondary success.
The PARCC assessments replace both the Illinois Standards Achievement Test ( ISAT) and the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE). Students in grades 3 through 8 will take the PARCC in both ELA and math. High school students enrolled in certain Math and English Language Arts courses will also take PARCC tests.
The PARCC was developed to be an online system, offering more accommodations and support for test takers.
What’s different about PARCC Tests?
PARCC Fact Sheet – English
PARCC Fact Sheet – Spanish
ISBE’s Guide to Understanding PARCC Scores and Score Report Interpretation Guide
