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Florida Standards Assessments (FSA)

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The Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) developed by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) demand students…

maintain an increased sense of accountability toward their own learning

develop a concept beyond an opinion and move to “support and evidence”

think in a more conceptual, analytical and global manner

utilize higher-order, critical thinking skills

shift from mere memorization of terms to a deep understanding of meaning

transfer skills to new experiences

operate in a more student-centered environment with built in peer collaboration

Transition from FCAT to FSA Assessments

Changes in Student Expectations

FSA is an authentic assessment that includes more than just multiple choice questions. Students will be expected to respond to

multiple choice questions, create graphs, write and respond in different ways than on other traditional tests.

Will prepare Florida students for success in college, career, and in life by emphasizing analytical thinking.

Measures student mastery of the standards taught.

Meets high quality standards for assessment, including reliability and validity for a variety of accountability purposes.

Emphasizes critical thinking.

FSA

SESSIONS AND TIMES

FSA Mathematics Grade/Subject Administration Time Number of Sessions** Computer-

Based in 2015

3-4 160 minutes 2 No

5 160 minutes 2 Yes

6-8 180 minutes 3 Yes

9-11 180 minutes 3 Yes

** All sessions are administered over two days

“The success a student has achieved with the Florida Standards will be assessed by FSA Mathematics assessments and is described by Achievement Levels that range from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest).

Level 3 indicates satisfactory performance. The level of performance required to score in

each Achievement Level will be established prior to the spring 2016 administration.”

FSA Achievement Levels

•Students who score at Levels 1 or 2 on the Mathematics tests are required (by state law) to have intensive remedial assistance classes during the following school year

–This intensive remediation must be different from previously received instruction

–Students in this category are progress-monitored to ensure their success

How are FSA Results Used?

•The FSA Portal contains all published information regarding FSA assessments, and released Training Tests

•FSA Portal: www.FSAssessments.org •To access Training Tests: 1.Click on Students and Parents 2.Click Training Tests •Click on Training Test Guide for instructions on

how to use the training tests 3.Click on Take the Training Test 4.Click Sign In 5.Select Student Grade and Click Yes 6.Click on test you wish to take

FSA Portal

•Math Question Types: –Multiple Choice: Select one answer –Multi-Select: More than one answer should be

chosen –Two Part: two questions pertaining to the same topic –Open Response: type or click on numbers and

symbols create an answer –Hot Spot: creating items on graphs (computer-based) –Graphics: interacting with the text (computer-based) –Drag and Drop: drag numbers, symbols, etc., and

place in appropriate area to create an answer

Test Item Types

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Test Item TypesMulti-Select with 2 Parts

Drag and Drop

•Graphics (computer-based)

Hot Spot (Computer based)

Open Response Question

•Multiple-Choice with 2 Correct Responses

•Test Preparation

–Help your child to realize that it is important to do their best every day, as well as on the FSA

–Review class and homework with your child –Help your child practice the skills they are learning in

real-life situations so that the skills have meaning beyond the tests and the classroom

–Help your child get a good night’s sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast

–Overemphasizing the tests can increase your child’s anxiety

•Work with your child to help them learn how to handle anxiety

Helping Your Child

Helpful Resources Contact your child’s teacher and school administrator Florida Department of Education Web Site: http://www.fldoe.org http://fsassessments.org/ http://www.bealearninghero.org/ http://raisethebarparents.org/ http://achievethecore.org FCAT School Accountability Reports:

http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org Florida State Standards: http://www.cpalms.org/Public FSA Portal: www.FSAssessments.org Use this website to read about updates, and have your

child complete the training tests in both Reading and Math.

How can I help my child at home?

Thank You!!