1. Ventura’s 3rd Grade FSA Information
March 14, 2019

2. Florida Standards Assessment Tests and Dates
3rd grade testing window is
Reading – April 1 - April 2
Math – May 6 - May 7
3rd grade make-up test dates are: READING - April 3 – April 12
MATH- May 11-14
3rd grade tested on ELA and Math only

3. Florida Standards Assessment Attendance/Tardy Policy
All tests will begin promptly
at 8:15.
It is very important to be ON TIME on test days.
Students who arrive tardy will not be allowed to join their class, and will have to make up the test on make-up days.

4. Testing Sessions
Students must take the parts of the test in order. This means that they must take session one before taking session two.
They also must take the ELA test before they can take the math test.
Students may only take one session each day, including the make-up days.

5. Florida Standards Assessment “Ready and Able?”
It is extremely important that your child attend school on FSA days since there is a limited number of make-up days available.
However, be sure your child is healthy enough to take the test that day because if unable to complete a test that day, it cannot be retaken; it will be invalidated.
If a child leaves early on a test day, and his/her test is not complete the test will be invalidated. The child may not finish the test later.
“Perfect” attendance will be rewarded.

6. Electronic Devices

7. 3rd Grade Retention/Exemption
The State of Florida mandates this as a Mandatory Retention Year.
Official letter was sent home to all parents.
Exemptions exist if a student does not pass.
You will be notified if your child qualifies for an exemption.

8. Different Ways to Meet 3rd grade Expectations
Reading Portfolios
SAT
I-Ready
Summer School/Adventure Camp

9. Exemptions and Accommodations
Accommodations are only given to students who qualify based on their individual status for ESOL or ESE.
Flexible Seating, Scheduling and Timing
ESOL – LY (less than two years)
Native Language Dictionary
Assistance in Native Language Math only
504 Plan
Any questions regarding ESOL accommodations contact: Mrs. Rosario at ext
Any questions regarding ESE accommodations contact: Mrs. Calvillo at ext

10. ELA Test Information Questions Format: Reading passages are:
multiple choice
multi-select (select all that apply or choose 2)
Part A and B
short response
editing tasks (Spelling and Grammar)
Reading passages are:
Informational Texts( Non-Fiction)
Literary Texts (Fiction)
Total test time 160 minutes (80 minutes on each of two days)

11. Cluster 1: Key Ideas and Details 15-25%
Asking and answering questions
Central message/ lesson or moral
Describe characters in a story
Sequence of events
Main Idea of Text and Key Details

12. Cluster 2: Craft and Structure 25-35%
Meaning of words or phrases
(literal vs. non-literal)
Poems (stanzas), dramas, stories
Point of View (author and character’s point of view)
Text Features and search tools

13. Cluster 3: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 25-35%
Text Illustration (mood, character, setting)
Connection between sentences and paragraphs
Using information from illustrations (maps, photo)
Comparing and contrasting
Story Elements
Two Texts
Themes

14. Language and Editing 15-25% (NEW)
Proper Grammar
Capitalization
Punctuation
Spelling when writing
Students will edit sentences or words within a passage to correct errors.

15. Informational vs Literary Texts

16. Math Test Information
Multiple choice, multi-select, grid response and equation
Types of questions (approximate):
Operations, Algebraic Thinking, and Numbers in Base Ten = 48%
Numbers and Operations – Fractions = 17%
Measurement, Data and Geometry = 35%

17. Operations, Algebraic Thinking, and Numbers in Base Ten 48%
Representing and Solving involving multiplication and division
Solving two-step problems using more than one operation
Rounding
Fluently adding and subtracting within 1,000

18. Numbers and Operations – Fractions 17%
Understanding fractions (numerator, denominator)
Equally partitioned
Fractions on a number line
Equivalent Fractions

19. Measurement, Data and Geometry - 35%
Time (telling and writing time)
Elapsed time
Measuring and estimating volume and masses
Liters, grams, kilograms
Solving one-step word problems
Represent and interpret Data
Bar Graph, Line Plot, Picture Graph
Area and Perimeter
Combine rectangles

20. Ways the teachers are helping your child prepare for FSA
FSA Practice Test
Please note that this practice is not intended to be a predictor of how students will score on the FSA. The intent of this assessment is to give students exposure to an FSA-like assessment and for teachers to have an additional instructional tool.
FSA Reading Test Mock Test: March 7-8
We have been preparing ALL YEAR!

21. Ways for you to help your child prepare at home:
Discuss the test with your child, ask about feelings of stress or tension and try to calm those concerns.
Ask simple questions (Where, when, how…) about books they are reading
Make math a daily exercise (in the kitchen)
Contact your child’s teacher with your concerns…We are here to help!

22. Tips to help your child be successful on FSA test days:
Get a good night’s sleep the night before;
Eat a good/healthy breakfast each morning;
Be ON TIME to school (If you arrive late, you will not be allowed to go to your classroom and will take the tests on make-up days.)
Please provide your child with a snack on all test days.
Have a positive attitude and RELAX!

23. Official web sites for Parents:
For more information about the FSA and sample test questions: ction=1-students-and-parents
For information about or to contact the Florida Department of education: