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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid nails the parcc test every time because he mastered the test taking. There are probably many kids who didn't do as well, but they are much more knowledgeable.[/quote]

You're being modest!  Mastering test taking is basically a proxy for high executive functioning, processing speed, and working memory.  But your point is well taken. These skills  can also be taught -- and a school that spends a ton of time teaching test-taking skills will see an improvement in PARCC scores.  That may be to the detriment of other types of learning. [/quote]

NP, if your kid is unfamiliar with the test language (eg third graders don't "write essays") or is not a competent typist they will not excel in the PARCC. My 99th percentile in every other test ever kid got fours even though she is three grades ahead in math and reading.  If the questions are too simple kids may struggle to explain how they got the answer which is where you get points. If you just know something you have to really think about what's required. I looked at some of the sample tests and TBH I couldn't work out what some of the responses should be. Remember this is all taken on a computer with extensive typing. It's a flawed test IMO.[/quote]

The inability to type is an issue. But everything else you wrote is literally just about test-taking strategies that can be learned/taught.  The easier a child learns rules and how to apply them quickly, the better they will do on the rules of PARCC.  The test may be flawed and arbitrary; but learning the rules to master it (especially if it's flawed!) is absolutely a reflection of one type of intelligence.  [/quote]

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