1. tIMBER Lakes Elementary
Navigating the FSA

2. Why do students take the FSA?
Mandated by Florida State Statute FSA will provide parents, teachers, policy makers and the general public with information regarding how well students are learning the new Florida standards.

3. Who is tested on FSA?
Third Grade= ELA and *Math Fourth Grade= *ELA, *Math, and Writing Component Fifth Grade= *ELA, *Math, and Writing Component Fifth Grade= Science FCAT 2.0 *Computer based testing

4. (FSA Reading Session 1&2 Make-Ups)
Date
Test Name
Grade
Delivery
FSA WRITING
March 6
FSA Writing
4th & 5th
Paper
March 7-9
FSA Writing MAKE-UPS
FSA READING and MATH
April 9
FSA Reading Session 1
3rd
April 10
FSA Reading Session 2
April 11
(FSA Reading Session 1&2 Make-Ups)
April 16
4th
Computer
April 17
April 18
(FSA Reading Make Up)
5th
April 19
April 20
(FSA Reading make-up)
April 23
FSA Math Session 1
April 24
FSA Math Session 2
April 25
(FSA Math Make-Up)
April 26
April 27
April 30
May 1
May 2
May 1-May 18
FSA Sessions 1 & 2 Make -ups
3, 4, & 5
NGSS SCIENCE
NGSS Science Session 1
NGSS Science Session 2
May 2-4
NGSS Science Make Ups
CFE’s (Common Final Exams)
May 15
CFE Art/ Drama
May 16
CFE PE
May 17
Music
May 18
CFE Make Ups

5. What subjects will the FSA test?

6. ELA= English Language Arts
2 days of 80-minute sessions
56-60 items over the two sessions
Grades 3: Paper-based
Grade 4-5: Online
Students will read texts and answer questions using details and information from them.
Multiple-choice
Open-response (respond in writing)
HOT-text (select words or phrases from the passage that supports an answer)

7. FSA ELA Reporting Categories
Key Ideas and Details
Craft and Structure
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Analysis
Language and Editing
Text Based Writing
(4-5)
Main Idea/
Details
Word meaning
Compare/contrast themes, settings
Grammar
Opinion
Moral of the story
Point of view
How illustration connects to story
Spelling
Informative/
Explanatory
Inferences
How events build through text
Explain how author uses evidence
Punctuation

8. FSA Reporting Categories for ELA
Grades
Key Ideas and Details
Craft and Structure
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Language and Editing
Text Based Writing 3
15 – 25%
25 – 35%
20 – 30% NA 4
??? 5

9. Reading Text Length & Type
Grade
Number of Words
Number of Questions 3
56-60 4 5
Literary passages provide entertainment or inspiration and include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama.
Informational passages are subject-matter centered and the language may be used to solve problems, raise questions, provide information, or present new ideas. The context of these passages includes everyday life outside of the classroom.

10. Reading Percentage of Points by DOK Level
Grade
DOK Level 1
Complexity
DOK Level 2
DOK Level 3
3-11
10-20%
60-80%
Depths of Knowledge Levels
Level 1 relies on the recall, observe, question, or represent basic facts. Requires only basic understanding of the text. (Solving a one step problem)
Level 2 involves two steps: comprehension and subsequent processing of text. Requires explanation, description, or interpretation. (Solving a two step problem) Majority of FSA questions are at this level.
Level 3 requires students to engage in more abstract reasoning, planning, analysis, synthesis, judgment, and creative thinking. Requires explanation, generalizations, or multiple connections. Must be able to support thinking.

11. Writing Component- 4th & 5th Grade
1 day of a 120-minute session
Students will be asked to read one or more texts of no more than words, combined.
Students will respond to the text based on a writing task/prompt.
The writing response should be in an essay format and must use text-evidence to support the response.
The response may either be informative or opinion.
Paper-based
10-Point Scoring Rubric
Purpose, Focus, Organization (4 points)
Evidence and Elaboration (4 points)
Conventions of Standard English (2 points)

12. Writing Prompt Example

13. FSA Writing Component Scoring
Domain 1-
Purpose, Focus, Organization
Domain 2-
Evidence and Elaboration
Domain 3-
Conventions and Analysis 4
Clearly stated and strongly maintained controlling idea. Clear organizational structure.
Variety of elaborations. Precise language. 3
Maintained controlling idea. Evident organizational structure.
Adequate use of elaborations. General and precise language. 2
Partially focused controlling idea. Inconsistent organization.
Ineffective use of elaboration. Simple sentences.
Adequate use of punctuation, capitalization, sentence formation, spelling 1
Related to topic, but little/no awareness of controlling idea.
Minimal evidence. Limited language. Simple sentences.
Inconsistent use of punctuation, capitalization, sentence formation, spelling
Severe errors that obscure meaning.

14. Change in Scoring Calculation
The students ELA score will be a combination of both the Reading and Writing score in 4th and 5th grades.
4th or 5th grade students must take both the Writing and the Reading portions of the FSA in order to receive a score.

15. Mathematics 2 days of 80-minute sessions
60-64 items over the two sessions
Grade 3, 4 and 5: Online
Response Items
Multiple-choice
Written response (explain the answer in writing) Gr. 3-5
Equation response (example: 2+2=4)
Multiple-response questions
Students select one or more correct answers for the same question.

16. 3rd Grade FSA Mathematics Reporting Categories

17. 4th Grade FSA Mathematics Reporting Categories

18. 5th Grade FSA Mathematics Reporting Categories

20. Science FCAT 2.0 – 5th Grade only
2 days of 80-minute sessions
Paper-based
All questions multiple-choice
Vocabulary knowledge is essential.
Students must have a concrete understanding of the scientific method.
Students must know how to read graphs, charts, data, and diagrams.
Student must apply knowledge of science concepts taught throughout K-5.

21. Test Item Samples
Table Response Short Answer Response

22. Editing Task Items

23. Grid Items

24. Hot (higher order thinking)

25. Multiple-Choice Items

26. Multi-Select Items

27. Open-Response Items

28. Equation Items

29. Sample Math Screen

30. How are we getting them ready?
Rigorous classroom lessons and activities
Classroom assessments based on the types of questions students will see on the FSA
iReady Standards Based Instructions

31. Always Use Your Strategies!

32. How can you support successful students?
Stay connected and communicate!
Read extensively to build vocabulary, knowledge and fluency.
Read longer texts for longer periods of time.
Read texts that are linked to the curriculum. This will help build background knowledge and vocabulary.

33. Supporting Successful Children
Make sure your child attends school regularly. The more effort your child puts into learning, the more likely he or she will perform well.
Encourage your child, a positive outlook helps children do their best. (Think Positive and Achieve!)

34. Supporting Successful Children
iReady math and ELA
Include your child in real world math situations.
Take advantage of online resources.
Go Math!, Journeys Reading, Science Fusion
Help your child not be too anxious by advising them to relax and do their best.
Have students get a good nights sleep, eat a good
breakfast and come to school on time every day.

35. For More Information: FSA Website FCAT 2.0 Website (Science)
Sample tests
Question types
Information for Parents & Students
FCAT 2.0 Website (Science)
assessment
Science Content Limits e5.pdf
OCPS Parent Support
Support-Modules.aspx

36. Can I ask my child about the test after he or she has finished?
We encourage parents and families to ask how their child’s day went and continue to promote student success by offering positive support and feedback. Because the content of statewide assessments is secure, students are asked not to talk about the test questions, passages, or their responses. Students are asked to sign a Testing Rules Acknowledgement, which states: “Because the content in all statewide assessments is secure, you may not reveal details about the writing prompt or passages to anyone. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, ing, or posting online, for example, on websites like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.” While students may not share information about secure test content after testing, this policy is not intended to prevent students from discussing their testing experiences with their parents and families.

37. How will I know how my child performed on the assessment?
Scores for the 2017–2018 assessments will be released in June Parents/families will receive a paper score report after scores are distributed to the districts. Districts will report scores to schools and students and will notify parents/families. Paper score reports will include an overall score for each subject of the test, an achievement level, a percentile rank for comparison to other similar students in Florida, and more specific content-area scores on the material assessed within each subject.

38. questions

39. Contact your child’s teacher if you have any further questions
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Contact your child’s teacher if you have any further questions