FLORIDA STANDARDS ASSESSMENTS

2014-2015

FSA MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENTSCOMPUTER-BASED TESTING FOR 2014-2015

• Grades 3-4 Paper-based test• Grades 5-6 Computer-based test• Grades 7-8 Computer-based test (1st Year)• Algebra 1 & Geometry EOC Computer-based test

FSA MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENTSCALCULATORS 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

FSA MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENTSTEST DESIGN SUMMARY AND BLUE PRINT

Reporting Category

% of Test

Operations, Algebraic Thinking, and Numbers in Base Ten

48

Numbers and Operations- Fractions

17

Measurement, Data, andGeometry

35

Reporting Category

% of Test

Operations, Algebraic Thinking, and Numbers in Base Ten

39

Numbers and Operations- Fractions

28

Measurement, Data, andGeometry

33

Reporting Category

% of Test

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

21

Numbers and Operations in Base Ten

21

Numbers and Operations in Fractions

25

Measurement, Data, and Geometry

33

Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

FSA MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENTSTEST DESIGN SUMMARY AND BLUE PRINT

Reporting Category

% of Test

Ratio and Proportional Relationships

15

Expressions and Equations

30

Geometry 15

Statistics and Probability

19

The Number System

21

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 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

FSA MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENTSTEST DESIGN SUMMARY AND BLUE PRINT

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

Algebra 1 EOC Geometry EOC

PERCENTAGE OF POINTS BY DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE LEVEL

Grade DOK Level 1 DOK Level 2 DOK Level 33-8 10% - 20% 60% - 80% 10% - 20%

Algebra 1 10% - 20% 60% - 80% 10% - 20%Geometry 10% - 20% 60% - 80% 10% - 20%

NAVIGATING THE MATH ITEM SPECIFICATIONS

• Content Standards• Assessment Limits• Text Types• Acceptable Response Mechanisms*• Use of Calculator• Question Complexity• Sample Item Stems

ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE MECHANISM

Equation Response Graphic Response - Drag and Drop

ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE MECHANISM

Multi-Select ResponseGraphic Response- Drawing/Graphing and Hot Spot

ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE MECHANISM

Natural Language Response Multiple Choice Response

1. Always read math problems completely before beginning calculations.2. Draw a picture that will help you solve the problem.3. 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.4. Always double check your work if there is time.5. Ask yourself if your answer makes sense.6. Don’t be afraid to use your fingers if it will help.7. 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.8. Continue to work on newly assigned IXL math lessons.9. Finish the test. Any unanswered questions will be marked incorrect.

Tips/Strategies to Help My Child Succeed on the Math FSA

FSA ELA ASSESSMENTSCOMPUTER BASED TESTING 2014-2015

• Grades 3-4 Paper-based test• Grades 5 Computer-based test (1st Year)• Grades 6-8 Computer-based test

FSA ELA ASSESSMENTSTEST DESIGN SUMMARY AND BLUE PRINT

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

15-25

Reporting Category

% of Test

Key Ideas and Details

15-25

Craft and Structure

25-35

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

25-35

Language and Editing

15-25

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

15-25

Text-based writing

TBD

Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

FSA ELA ASSESSMENTSTEST DESIGN SUMMARY AND BLUE PRINT

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

15-25

Text-based writing

TBD

Reporting Category

% of Test

Key Ideas and Details

15-25

Craft and Structure

25-35

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

25-35

Language and Editing

15-25

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

15-25

Text-based writing

TBD

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

PERCENTAGE OF POINTS BY DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE LEVEL

Grade DOK Level 1 DOK Level 2 DOK Level 33-11 10% - 20% 60% - 80% 10% - 20%

NAVIGATING THE ELA ITEM SPECIFICATIONS

• Content Standards• Assessment Limits• Text Types• Acceptable Response Mechanisms*• Task Demand• Sample Item Stems

ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE MECHANISMS• Grid Item

ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE MECHANISMS• Two-Part Hot Text

ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE MECHANISMS• Multi-select

ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE MECHANISMS• Open Response

ELA EDITING TASK ITEMSGRADES 3-8

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)

ELA TEXT-BASED WRITINGGRADES 4-11 ACCEPTABLE TEXT TYPES

Informational Text Literary TextPrimary/Source Nonfiction Literary Nonfiction

Secondary Sources/Nonfiction Literary Fiction

Functional Materials

ELA TEXT LENGTHS

TIPS/STRATEGIES TO HELP MY CHILD SUCCEED ON THE READING FSA

1. Monitor that your child reads every day.

2. Ask questions and that require your child to “prove” their answer with supporting facts and evidence from the text.

3. Ask your child to explain their homework.

4. Encourage them to use academic language.5. Focus on vocabulary in context.6. Expose your child to multimedia elements such as:

*audio presentations*slideshows*graphical elements

7. Complete See Reader lessons on a weekly basis with at least 80% accuracy.8. Visit FSASSESSMENTS.ORG to review released sample tests.

CONCLUDING THOUGHTS

• Questions/Concerns