Florida Standards Assessments NORMA BUTLER BOSSARD ELEMENTARY Transition from FCAT to FSA Assessments Assessments in 2012-13, and 2013-14 Assessments in 2014-15 FCAT 2.0 Reading Grades 3 to 10 FSA English Language Arts Grades 3 to 11 FCAT 2.0 Writing Grades 4, 8, 10 FSA English Language Arts Writing Component Grades 4 to 11 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics Grades 3 to 8 FSA Mathematics Grades 3 to 8 2 ASSESSMENT CALENDAR CHANGES IN STUDENT EXPECTATIONS 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 4 WEBB’S DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS FSA FSA Reading Content Category 1: Key Ideas and Details Literature What does the author say ? Informational What does the author say ?  Ask and answer questions  Ask and answer questions referring explicitly to the text ( details)  Recount Stories to determine the main idea, lesson, central message, moral.  Determine the main idea and key details . identify how details support the main idea.  Describe relationships between ideas and concepts, events, steps in a process, text structure. ( identify key words in text that identify passage of time, how one events triggers another)  Describe characters in a story (traits, motivations, feelings, contribute to events in the story ) REPORTING CATEGORY 2: CRAFT & STRUCTURE Literature How does the author say it? Writers craft  author’s purpose in a simple text • author’s point of view  • author’s main message / mood  • how a passage, article, text is organized (compare and contrast / cause and effect / chronological order / description)  • plot development / problem / resolution Vocabulary  meaning of words in context  • analyze words in text  • multiple meanings  • synonym/antonym  ▪ affixes  (prefixes/suffixes)  root words/base words  Literal and nonliteral language use • idioms • metaphors • simile • hyperbole • personification Informational How does the author say it? Text features  locate interpret & organize information  author’s point of view vs student point of view Vocabulary      Clarify meanings of unknown words Academic and domain specific words and phrases ( academic refers to task- such as words related to story ) Domain refers to math, science , social studies ; photosynthesis Determine meaning of new word formed when a known affix is added to a known word Reporting Category 3: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Literature What does the author really mean?       Explain how illustrations impact -mood -character -setting Illustrations relationship to the text Similarities in pictures   similarities & differences among topics, characters, problems, settings and events • within/across text Informational What does the author really mean?  Use illustrations to understand the text  Identify main idea and supporting details through audio / multimedia  Make logical connections/ transitions between parts of a text ( sentence, paragraph level  Authors evidence to support key points  Compare and contrast important points Category 4: Language and Editing Literature and Informational Grammar and its usage: Nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, regular and irregular verbs Coordinating conjunctions, simple and compound sentences Capitalization -Title Punctuation Commas in addresses Commas and Quotation marks in dialogue Spelling Passage Example English Language Arts FSA EXAMPLE FOR ELA FSA EXAMPLE QUESTION FOR ELA FSA EXAMPLE QUESTION FOR ELA FSA EXAMPLE QUESTION FOR ELA FSA MATHEMATICS TESTING EXAMPLE QUESTION MATH FSA EXAMPLE QUESTION MATH FSA EXAMPLE QUESTION MATH FSA EXAMPLE QUESTION MATH FSA MATH ACTIVITY FOR MEASUREMENT AND DATA Building Rectangular Prisms with a Given Volume Recognize volume as an attribute of solid figures and understand concepts of volume measurement. a. A cube with side length 1 unit, called a “unit cube,” is said to have “one cubic unit” of volume, and can be used to measure volume. b. A solid figure which can be packed without gaps or overlaps using n unit cubes is said to have a volume of n cubic units. MAFS.5.MD.3.4: Measure volumes by counting unit cubes, using cubic cm, cubic in, cubic ft., and improvised units. MAFS.5.MD.3.5: Relate volume to the operations of multiplication and addition and solve real world and mathematical problems ELA WRITING ASSESSMENT • The FSA ELA has a Text-Based Writing Component that is administered separately from the rest of the FSA ELA • March 2-13, 2015 • Reported as part of the ELA score. • It is administered earlier to allow time for hand scoring. • 10 point Rubric Opinion or informative • http://www.fsassessments.org/wpcontent/uploads/2014/07/OpinionlRubric4-5_Final.pdf • http://www.fsassessments.org/wpcontent/uploads/2014/07/InformationalRubric4-5_Final1.pdf WRITING TESTING Grade / Subject Proposed Time Number of Computer Sessions Based in 2015 4 120 1 No 5 120 1 No FLORIDA STANDARDS INFORMATION SITE  http://fsassessments.org/ SCIENCE FCAT SCIENCE FCAT INFORMATION  Testing Window begins April 13, 2015  Multiple choice questions  The test in broken up into two sessions.  One 70 minute sessions per day SCIENCE FCAT CONTENT PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL SCIENCES • describes matter & its properties • identifies atoms, elements, mixtures, & compounds • explains energy, its forms & interaction with matter • explains motion & identifies force EARTH & SPACE SCIENCES • explains weather systems LIFE & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES • identifies & explains plants, animals, & life • recognizes rocks & processes minerals • recognizes the • describes the solar importance of system & universe conservation of natural resources • explains Earth’s changes over time • describes the interactions of plants, animals, & the environment SCIENTIFIC THINKING • applies scientific approaches to problem solving • recognizes patterns & systems within nature • recognizes the impact of technology on society SAMPLE QUESTION SAMPLE QUESTION SAMPLE QUESTION END OF COURSE EXAMS- EOC  Like a final exam  Assessed in the following courses      Social Studies Science Art Music Physical Education classes. Students should have composition notebooks for all subjects to allow for note taking and building good study habits. PRACTICE TESTS http://www.fsassessments.org/wpcontent/uploads/2014/06/FL_PT_QuickGuide_10-8142.pdf http://fsassessments.org/training-tests The purpose of these training tests is to become familiar with the system, functionality, and item types; the tests are not intended to guide classroom instruction. Descriptions and response instructions for each item type are included in the Training Test User Guide that may be accessed in the “Resources” pages of this portal. Users should refer to the tutorials or the guide to familiarize themselves with the different features and response instructions for each item type.