The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC, is the District of Columbia's annual assessment of mathematics and English language arts/literacy (ELA), based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). These assessments measure the knowledge and skills that matter most for students — understanding complex texts, evidence-based writing, mathematical problem-solving — all skills that lead to confidence and success in key academic areas.

Students in grades 3 through 8 and high school take state assessments in ELA and mathematics online each spring. These assessment results are one of several measures — including report card grades, classroom performance, and teacher feedback — that together create a broader picture of a child’s progress. (author abstract)