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If you want to waste a little time and see what the test is like, try a practice test. [b]https://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/[/b]
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I looked at the math tests. I cannot believe it.  Algebra I is about 30% geometry and has quite a bit of Algebra II (learning how to manipulate the formulas of circle and parabolas).

Algebra II also has quite a bit of geometry. Unless students have learned precalculus and trigonometry, it's hard to solve more than 60% of the problems.

Who is writing these exams??? I have a degree in math and taught high school math back in the days in various countries (including American schools). Average good student cannot perform well on these tests, unless the teacher taught TO THE TEST.[/quote]

The test is supposed to allow schools to distinguish who is on grade level (4) and who is truly performing above grade level (5). That's why there is Alg 2 and some geometry on there.

Teachers know what the standards are, and the curriculum and PARCC are aligned to those standards. [b]Teaching 'to' an achievement test isn't necessarily a bad thing[/b]. [/quote]
I disagree with this methodology. Now I understand why students who have covered AP calculus are having difficulty in college. Zooming through the curriculum leaves holes, even when a student is talented in math.[/quote]

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