Book excerpt: New and Updated for the Revised PARCC Assessments for 2015-2016! This practice test book is the perfect preparation tool for the new PARCC Mathematics assessments. It includes two complete full-length PARCC practice tests, as well as two mini-tests to introduce students to the new assessments. It covers all the skills assessed on the state tests, and also includes additional practice for the new complex tasks found on the test. Complete Preparation for the New PARCC Assessments - Begins with two mini-tests to introduce students to the tests - Contains two complete practice tests divided into 4 units each, just like the real tests - Each practice test mimics the content and style of the real assessments - Prepares students for all the question types found on the PARCC tests - Covers all the skills assessed on the real tests Developed Specifically for the New PARCC Mathematics Assessments - Covers the same Common Core skills assessed on the PARCC assessments - Provides practice completing selected response, constructed response, and computer-based questions - Includes more advanced questions to reflect more rigorous PARCC tasks - Includes additional practice for the new complex tasks that require expressing mathematical reasoning and modeling or applying skills One Book, Six Key Benefits - Build confidence by using the tests to improve student performance - Reduce test anxiety by allowing the student to practice taking the test - Ensure students are comfortable with a range of question formats - Introduce students to the new complex tasks found on the PARCC tests - Help students prepare for the more rigorous Common Core assessments - Use the full answer key and skills list to identify gaps in knowledge and target revision accordingly