1. Florida Standards Assessments

2. Fsa Mathematics Assessments Computer-Based Testing for 2014-2015
Grades Paper-based test
Grades Computer-based test
Grades Computer-based test (1st Year)
Algebra 1 & Geometry EOC Computer-based test

3. Fsa Mathematics Assessments Calculators and Reference Sheets for 2014-2015
Grades 3-6 No calculators permitted (disabled on CBT)
Grades 7-8 Calculator permitted (enabled) for designated sections and items (has not been determined as of yet.)
No hand-held calculators are permitted
Calculators can be downloaded for use in the classroom
Reference sheets will not be provided for the FSA
Formulas may be included with the item if needed
Conversions, Z tables, etc. will be in a pop up window if needed

4. Fsa Mathematics Assessments Test Design Summary and Blue Print
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Operations, Algebraic Thinking, and Numbers in Base Ten 48
Numbers and Operations- Fractions 17
Measurement, Data, and
Geometry 35
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Operations and Algebraic Thinking 21
Numbers and Operations in
Base Ten
Numbers and Operations in Fractions 25
Measurement, Data, and Geometry 33
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Operations, Algebraic Thinking, and Numbers in Base Ten 39
Numbers and Operations- Fractions 28
Measurement, Data, and
Geometry 33

5. Fsa Mathematics Assessments Test Design Summary and Blue Print
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Ratio and Proportional Relationships 15
Expressions and Equations 30
Geometry
Statistics and Probability 19
The Number System 21
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Ratio and Proportional Relationships 25
Expressions and Equations 21
Geometry 23
Statistics and Probability 16
The Number System 15
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Expressions and Equations 30
Functions 25
Geometry 27
Statistics and Probability and The Number System 18

6. Fsa Mathematics Assessments Test Design Summary and Blue Print
Algebra 1 EOC
Geometry EOC
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Algebra and Modeling 41
Functions and Modeling 40
Statistics and The Number System 19
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Congruence, Similarity, Right Triangles, and Trigonometry 46
Circles, Geometric Measurement, and Geometric Properties with Equations 38
Modeling with Geometry 16

7. Percentage of points by depth of knowledge level
Grade
DOK Level 1
DOK Level 2
DOK Level 3
3-8
10% - 20%
60% - 80%
Algebra 1
Geometry

10. Navigating the Math item specifications
Content Standards
Assessment Limits
Text Types
Acceptable Response Mechanisms*
Use of Calculator
Question Complexity
Sample Item Stems

11. Acceptable response mechanism
Equation Response
Graphic Response - Drag and Drop

12. Acceptable response mechanism
Multi-Select Response
Graphic Response- Drawing/Graphing and Hot Spot

13. Acceptable response mechanism
Natural Language Response
Multiple Choice Response

14. Tips/Strategies to Help My Child Succeed on the Math FSA
Always read math problems completely before beginning calculations.
Draw a picture that will help you solve the problem.
Do not stay “stuck” on any particular problem; choose the answer(s) you think is best. Then go on with the rest of the test.
Always double check your work if there is time.
Ask yourself if your answer makes sense.
Don’t be afraid to use your fingers if it will help.
Practice previous lessons on Mathletics/IXL before FSA testing. Exposing yourself to all of the content will increase your understanding and recognition of tested material.
Continue to work on newly assigned IXL math lessons.
Finish the test. Any unanswered questions will be marked incorrect.

15. Fsa ela assessments computer based testing 2014-2015
Grades Paper-based test
Grades Computer-based test (1st Year)
Grades Computer-based test

16. Fsa ela Assessments Test Design Summary and Blue Print
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Key Ideas and Details
15-25
Craft and Structure
25-25
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
25-35
Language and Editing
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Key Ideas and Details
15-25
Craft and Structure
25-25
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
25-35
Language and Editing
Text-based writing
TBD
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Key Ideas and Details
15-25
Craft and Structure
25-35
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Language and Editing
Text-based writing
TBD

17. Fsa ela Assessments Test Design Summary and Blue Print
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Key Ideas and Details
15-25
Craft and Structure
25-25
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
25-35
Language and Editing
Text-based writing
TBD
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Key Ideas and Details
15-25
Craft and Structure
25-25
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
25-35
Language and Editing
Text-based writing
TBD
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Key Ideas and Details
15-25
Craft and Structure
25-35
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Language and Editing
Text-based writing
TBD

18. Percentage of points by depth of knowledge level
Grade
DOK Level 1
DOK Level 2
DOK Level 3
3-11
10% - 20%
60% - 80%

21. Navigating the ELA item specifications
Content Standards
Assessment Limits
Text Types
Acceptable Response Mechanisms*
Task Demand
Sample Item Stems

22. Acceptable response mechanisms
Grid Item
Task Descriptions:
LAFS.3.RL.1.2 – “Requires the student to drag and drop key details or events into the correct order to recount or describe the text.”
LAFS.4.RL.3.7 – “Requires the student to select the connection between a text and a visual, multimedia, or oral presentation of that text.”
LAFS.4.RI.3.7 – “Requires the student to select palette images to show the connection between a text and visual presentation of the text.” (example on fsassessments.org)
LAFS.5.RL.1.3 – “Requires the student to compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events by placing [dragging] descriptions, details, or analyses into a graphic organizer.”

23. Acceptable response mechanisms
Two-Part Hot Text
HOT TEXT:
LAFS.5.RL.2.5 – “Requires the student to select sentences in the text that contribute to the overall meaning or structure.”
Task Descriptions:
LAFS.5.RL.2.6 – “Requires student to select the narrator’s point of view and to select words or phrases in the text that show the influence of point of view on the description of events.”
LAFS.7.RL.1.3 – “Requires the student to select an element of the text and then to select an analysis of how it interacts with another element.”
LAFS.7.RI.1.3 – “Requires the student to select an analysis of how individuals, events, or ideas interact in the text and then to select how this interaction impacts the text.”
Example: “Select one sentence that supports that answer in part A.”

24. Acceptable response mechanisms
Multi-select
LAFS.5.RI.1.2 – “Requires students to select multiple main ideas in the text.”

25. Acceptable response mechanisms
Open Response
LAFS.8.RL “Requires the student to explain the theme or central idea and a detail from the text that can be used to support the theme or central idea of the text.”

26. Ela Editing task items grades 3-8

27. Ela text-based writing grades 4-11
Types of Writing:
Informative/Explanatory
Opinion/Argumentative Writing
Scoring:
Purpose, Focus and Organization (4-point rubric)
Evidence and Elaboration (4-point rubric)
Conventions of Standard English (2-point rubric)

28. Ela text-based writing grades 4-11 acceptable text types
Informational Text
Literary Text
Primary/Source Nonfiction
Literary Nonfiction
Secondary Sources/Nonfiction
Literary Fiction
Functional Materials

29. ELA Text lengths

30. Tips/Strategies to Help My Child Succeed on the Reading FSA
Monitor that your child reads every day.
Ask questions and that require your child to “prove” their answer with supporting facts and evidence from the text.
Ask your child to explain their homework.
Encourage them to use academic language.
Focus on vocabulary in context.
Expose your child to multimedia elements such as:
*audio presentations
*slideshows
*graphical elements
Complete See Reader lessons on a weekly basis with at least 80% accuracy.
Visit FSASSESSMENTS.ORG to review released sample tests.

32. Concluding thoughts
Questions/Concerns