1. Florida Standards Assessments

2. The purpose of this presentation is to inform stakeholders about the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA).

3. DISTRICT RESOURCES
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4. WHO TAKES FSA? ELA Assessment Math Assessment Grades 3-11
Writing is assessed beginning in 4th Grade and continues each year thereafter
Math Assessment
Grades 3-8
Algebra 1 EOC
Geometry EOC
Algebra 2 EOC
With FCAT, writing was assessed only in 4th, 8th, and 10th grade; however, with the FSA, students will take the writing assessment each year beginning in 4th grade. Now more than ever, writing is a shared responsibility between ELA and content area teachers.
Algebra 2 (State) EOC has never been tested before. This is a new assessment.

5. TESTING SPECIFICATIONS
Grade Level
Number of Days of Testing
Total Number of Sessions
Minutes per Session
Type of Test
Date of Test
ELA- Writing Component 4 1
120
Paper-based
Feb. 28
ELA- Reading Component 3 2 80
3rd- March 28-29
Computer-based
4th- April 12-13
Mathematics
3rd- April 10-11
4th- April 19-20

6. COMPUTER BASED TESTING
3rd Graders will take the Math test on the computer
4th Graders will take the Math and ELA tests on the computer

7. Always look for FDOE logo on the website!!
BEWARE!!
Always look for FDOE logo on the website!!
The official DOE site is the slide on the right. Always look for the FDOE logo. The website on the left (the one with a student on the page), Florida Standards Assessments, is a company from Arizona with no affiliation with the FDOE.

8. How To Receive Updates and Access Training Tests
Training Tests for each subject area are available on the FSA online portal
To access Training Tests, click Training Tests from the FSA online portal homepage
Complete the ELA Training Test first. As you are signing up to take the ELA Training Test, you must click the “horn” sound icon to complete the sound check.
You will NOT receive a score.
NO resources are allowed when taking the practice test- calculator, cell phone, i-Pad, etc.
Technology Requirements
Users must use a supported Web browser to access the Training Test site. The supported Web browsers for the training tests are Firefox 10–30, Chrome 19–35, Safari 4–7, or Internet Explorer 10 or 11.
Users must also have an updated version of Java on their computer.
Participants should have roughly 30 minutes to take the practice test (ELA and Math).
When taking the practice ELA test, participants MUST click on horn icon for sound check in order to proceed.

9. Tools on the Computer Based Test

10. How To Access Answer Keys to Sample Test
To access Answer Keys, click on Educators

11. How To Access Answer Keys to Sample Test
To access Answer Keys, then Click on Educator Resources

12. How To Access Answer Keys to Sample Test
To access Answer Keys, then Click on Training Test Answer Key
You will NOT receive a score.

13. Overview of the ELA fsa

14. HOW MANY QUESTIONS ARE ON THE ELA FSA?
Grade Band
Number of Items
3-5
56-60
6-8
58-62
9-11
60-64
Refer to the Florida’s Transition to Computer-Based Testing for Statewide Assessment Handout
Approximately 6-10 items within the ELA (Reading, Language, and Listening components) are experimental (field test) items and are included in the ranges above but are not included in the students’ scores.
CBT accommodations are not yet available in the released training tests. However, some accommodations are available for all students (zoom, color/contrast). Enhanced practice tests for student practice will be released this fall.
Information about additional practice tests to be developed for each grade level and subject will be released at a later date.

15. Sample test answers: ELA
This item require a multiple choice response. A student will only select one answer choice.
As you can see, these questions look similar on both formats of the test.
Paper-Based
This is the format of the test that your son/daughter will take this year.
Computer-Based

16. Sample test answers: ELA
Paper-Based
Here is another multiple choice response question. A student will only select one answer choice (sentence).
Computer-Based
This is the format that the students will see in the future.
To complete this multiple choice response on the computer version, however, the students will need to use the highlighter option.

17. Sample test answers: ELA
This is a multi-select item. More than one response is required to answer the question. In this case, the questions is asking for two correct answers.
Questions like this will look similar on both formats of the test.
Students will have to (in this case) select 2 answers which are correct.
As far as partial credit is concerned, DOE is discussing this option, but there will be no firm answer until rubrics have been developed. Rubrics are anticipated in September.

18. Sample test answers: ELA
Here is another multi-select item. Students may need to circle the correct answers.
Paper-Based
Computer-Based
To complete this multi- select item on the computer version, however, the students will need to drag and drop their answers.

19. Sample test answers: ELA
There are questions that have multiple parts.
It will look similar on both formats of the test.
This item type is a two step multiple choice question.
The significance of this item is that it is making student support their answer from the text.

20. Sample test answers: ELA
This is an open response item which requires the student to write their response (answer) into the textbox provided.
On the computer version, the students will need to type their response.
This open response item is important for several reasons
This item is lengthy for a student to re/re-read.

21. Sample test answers: ELA
This timeline has a unique design and our students will need be familiar with this format.
This item requires students to drag their answers into a timeline, however, note that the timeline is not set up the way most students are used to.
Some students would answer the boxes up top first, not necessarily put them in the order in which they are supposed to be.
How can other content areas help students become more familiar with a timeline such as this? From social studies to electives, these timelines are easily implemented in other content areas.

22. Sample test answers: ELA
This is a multi-select item. More than one response is required to answer the question. In this case, the question is asking for three details.
While this item might not be the best item, it is good to use to highlight a multi-select item type.
Students will have to (in this case) select 3 answers which are correct.
As far as partial credit is concerned, DOE is discussing this option, but there will be no firm answer until rubrics have been developed. Rubrics are anticipated in September.

23. EDITING TASK GUIDELINES
Students will edit a 3-4 paragraph passage for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
First and last sentences in passage will not contain an error
Word(s) or phrases to be edited will be indicated by a highlight in the passage
Topics provided should be literary and informational
STAMINA
Acceptable Word Count Ranges By Grade Band
When it comes to students completing this item, they will have to read more to then discern grammatical mistakes.
Think of your struggling readers…the need for stamina is highlighted throughout the assessment, from writing to reading to editing, students must be able to read and analyze to be successful on this assessment.
Click on the arrow on the bottom right of slide to return to the Reporting Categories slide
Grade Band
Word Count Range
3-5
6-8
9-11

24. Sample test answers: ELA Grade 3-5 Editing task Items- Paper based
Students will replace the blank word by selecting from a list of words provided
This type of task is new to both students and teachers.
On Highlights with Edits, students will have to click on the highlighted word and choose from the drop down menu as to the correction necessary. It is important to note that there are some computer skills required with this new type of item as students will
Click on the arrow on the bottom right of slide to return to the Reporting Categories slide

25. Sample test answers: ELA Grade 3-5 Editing task Items- Computer based
Students will replace the highlighted word by selecting from a drop down menu.
This type of task is new to both students and teachers.
On Highlights with Edits, students will have to click on the highlighted word and choose from the drop down menu as to the correction necessary. It is important to note that there are some computer skills required with this new type of item as students will
Click on the arrow on the bottom right of slide to return to the Reporting Categories slide

26. Text-based writing stimulus and prompt guidelines
Grades 4-11

27. WRITING PROMPT SPECIFICATIONS
Grade Level
Minimum Word Count
Maximum Word Count
4-5
800
1300 6
1000
1600 7
1700 8
1800 9
1100
1900
10-11
2000
STAMINA
Think of how this new writing assessment will affect students stamina.
Chart provided shows the approximate combined word count of all texts sets related to the prompt
Stimulus will consist of 2-4 texts along with the writing prompt that asks students to write an essay on a single topic
Students must cite specific evidence from the stimulus to support their ideas

28. WRITING PROMPT GUIDELINES: Acceptable Informational Text Types
Primary Sources/Nonfiction
Historical Documents
Essays
Letters, journals, diaries
Secondary Sources/Nonfiction
Magazine articles
Newspaper articles
Editorials
Encyclopedia articles
Functional Materials
Consumer documents
Embedded in text
How-to articles
Brochures, fliers
Schedules
Website pages
Essays (Informational, persuasive, analytical, historical, scientific)
Consumer documents: warranties, manuals, contracts, applications
Embedded in text: tables, charts, maps, graphs, illustrations, photographs, captions, text boxes

29. INFORMATIVE/EXPLANATORY PROMPTS
Informative/explanatory writing prompts- Students will be required to synthesize and analyze ideas from the stimuli to develop and support a controlling idea
Prompt has clear topical connection, but may address diverse concepts/ideas

30. OPINION/ARGUMENTATIVE PROMPTS
Opinion/argumentative writing prompts- Students will be required to synthesize and analyze ideas from the stimuli to present and support an opinion (Grades 4-5) or to argue and support a claim (Grades 6-11)
Prompts should present opposing points of view
Texts provided should equally represent each point of view so students can take either side of position

31. DIRECTIONS TEMPLATE FOR GRADE 4-5 PROMPT
Write an informative essay about… Use information from the passages in your essay. OR
Write an essay in which you give your opinion about… Use information from the passages in your essay.
Manage your time carefully so that you can
Read the passages
Plan your response
Write your response
Revise and edit your response
Write (type) your essay in the space provided.
You have ____ minutes to read the passages, and plan, write, revise, and edit your essay.
4th Grade will be taking the Paper-based test in , so they will write their response. 5th Grade will be taking the Computer-based test in , so they will have to type their response.
At this point, the time provided to complete the writing task has not been provided.

32. Overview of the Math fsa

33. HOW MANY QUESTIONS ARE ON THE MATHEMATICS FSA?
Grade/Course
Number of Items
3-5
60-64
6-8
62-66
Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
64-68
All grades will be using Computer Based Testing (CBT) to take the FSA with the exception of 3rd and 4th grade (both ELA and Math).
3rd grade will begin CBT in for Math only (ELA will be CBT in ).
4th grade will begin CBT in for ELA only (Math will be CBT in ).
Approximately 6-10 items on all math tests listed are experimental (field test) and are included in the ranges, but are not included in students’ score.
CBT accommodations are not yet available in the released training tests. However, some accommodations are available for all students (zoom, color/contrast). Enhanced practice tests for student practice will be released this fall.
Information about additional practice tests to be developed for each grade level and subject will be released at a later date.

34. CALCULATOR POLICY FOR FSA
STOP! No hand-held calculators permitted at any grade level! Elementary can NOT use a calculator!
Reference Draft Calculator Policy Handout

35. Sample test answers: Math
This item requires a multiple choice response.
Questions like this will look similar on both formats of the test.
In the “old days” this question would have read:
True or False- .8 > .75

36. Sample test answers: Math 3
This is a multi-select item. More than one response is required to answer the question. In this case, the item asks the student to select all the statements.
Questions like this will look similar on both formats of the test.
In the classroom, students could utilize MP3 (student talk) to justify their multi-select responses.
In the “old days” this question would have read:
30/10=

37. Sample test answers: Math
There are questions that have multiple parts.

38. Sample test answers: Math
This is an open response item which requires the student to type their response by clicking the correct buttons.
In the “old days” this question would have read:
48 x 28 =

39. Sample test answers: Math
This hot text item requires a “drag and drop” response.
Students will write in their answer on the paper version.

40. Sample test answers: Math
This hot text item requires the student to label and manipulate the graph.
Student will write/draw in their answer on the paper version.

41. Sample test answers: Math
This hot text item requires a “drag and drop” response.

42. HOW RIGOROUS WILL FSA BE?
DOK Level 2 Requires
STRATEGIC & COMPLEX THINKING!
DOK Level 1: 10%-20%
There needs to be an increase in classroom rigor as a result!
ELA
Math
Infer
Categorize
Interpret
Compare
Cause/Effect
Use Context Clues
Estimate
Graph
Organize
Identify Patterns
Summarize
DOK Level 2: 60%-80%
DOK verb must match rigor instruction and product
DOK Level 3: 10%-20%

43. RETENTION CRITERIA Grade ELA Mathematics 3 Level 1 on FSA ELA
Level 1 on the FSA Math and
a grade of F in Mathematics for the year 4
Level 1 on FSA ELA and
a grade of F in ELA for the year

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