1. Welcome Florida Standards Assessments Regional Trainings January 26 ­­­­ – February 5, 2015 1

2. The purpose of this training is to  Introduce you to AIR systems and processes o FSA Portal o Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) o Test Delivery System (TDS) o Test Administrator (TA) Interface o Online Reporting System (ORS) o Paper-Based Materials Receiving, Packaging, and Returning  Provide an opportunity for Q and A What we won’t cover today  Students to be tested (above grade level, graduation requirements, etc.)  Accountability (school grades, teacher performance, etc.)  Scoring and Reporting specifications and requirements Purpose 2

3. Test Administration Manuals User Guides  TIDE  TA  Training Test  Infrastructure Trial  ORS Training Tests and Scripts Packaging and Return Instructions Webinars Resources 3

4. Grades 8–11 FSA ELA Writing Component Grades 5–11 FSA ELA Reading Component Grades 5–8 FSA Mathematics FSA Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 EOCs Computer-Based Testing 4

5. Grades 4–7 FSA ELA Writing Component Grades 3–4  FSA ELA Reading  FSA Mathematics Paper-Based Accommodations  Grades 8–11 FSA ELA Writing Component  Grades 5–11 FSA ELA Reading  Grades 5–8 FSA Mathematics  FSA Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 EOCs Paper-Based Testing 5

6. Spring 2015 FSA ELA and Mathematics Paper-Based Administration Schedule 6 DatesAssessmentGrade Level March 2–13, 2015 FSA ELA Writing Component 4–7 March 23–April 10, 2015 FSA ELA Reading and Mathematics 3–4 April 13–April 24, 2015FSA ELA Reading5–11 April 13–April 24, 2015FSA Mathematics5–8

7. Spring 2015 FSA End-of-Course Paper-Based Administration Schedule 7 DatesAssessment April 20–May 1, 2015Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2

8. The FSA ELA Writing Component assessment is administered in one 90-minute test session; however, students who have not completed testing at the end of 90 minutes may have an additional 30 minutes to complete the test session. FSA ELA Writing Component 8

9. FSA ELA Reading Component All FSA ELA Reading Component assessments are administered in two sessions over two days. GradeSession LengthNumber of Sessions 380 minutes2 4 2 5 2 685 minutes2 7 2 8 2 990 minutes2 1090 minutes2 1190 minutes2

10. FSA Mathematics All FSA Mathematics assessments are administered over two days. For Grades 6–8, the three sessions may be administered as determined by the district: Sessions 1 and 2 on Day 1 and Session 3 on Day 2, OR Session 1 on Day 1 and Sessions 2 and 3 on Day 2. GradeSession LengthNumber of Sessions 380 minutes2 4 2 5 2 660 minutes3 7 3 8 3

11. FSA EOC Assessments All FSA EOC assessments are administered in two sessions over two days. Any student who has not completed the session by the end of the allotted time may continue working; however, each session may last no longer than half the length of a typical school day. SubjectSession LengthNumber of Sessions Algebra 190 minutes2 Geometry90 minutes2 Algebra 290 minutes2

12. All regular-print materials are scannable test and answer books. For eligible students, the following paper-based accommodations are available:  Large print  Contracted Braille  Uncontracted Braille  One-Item-Per-Page Paper-Based Testing 12

13. TAs must have a computer or device to manage test sessions Student computers or devices must have the secure browser installed If technical difficulties arise during testing:  TAs contact school/technology coordinator immediately  If the issue is not resolved quickly, contact the AIR Help Desk and notify district assessment coordinator  Do not have students continue to attempt to log in until issues are resolved Participate in district-wide FSA Infrastructure Trial to diagnose any issues before operational testing Computer-Based Testing 13