the florida standards: what every parent should...

The Florida Standards:

What every parent

should know

Improving Instruction Today;Preparing for Tomorrow

• What are the Florida Standards?

• What are the benefits of the Florida Standards?

• What is the design of both the FSA ELA & Math Assessments?

• Who is impacted by the standards change?

• When will students in Florida / Polk County take the FSA?

• Where can you find additional information?

Intended Outcomes:

Why New Standards?Preparing Students to be College and

Career Ready

College Ready

• Ready for credit bearing course work upon entrance into college

Career Ready

• Ready for a job that provides a salary to support a family of four with benefits and opportunity for promotion (not a poverty level job)

Why Florida Standards Matter

• Our goal is to ensure Florida’s students graduate high school ready for success in college, career and life. In order to prepare our students for success and make them competitive in the global workplace, we must provide them with a set of clear, consistent and strong academic standards.

• The Florida Standards will equip our students with the knowledge and skills they need to be ready for careers and college-level coursework. Having the best and highest academic standards for our students today will prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow.

Lack of Clarity

• “Write for a variety of purposes.”

• “Respond to variety of literary/informational texts.”

• “Competently use money.”

• Were these standards clear to teachers, students, and parents?

Why did we need a change?

Inconsistencies

• Different districts set different learning targets

• Different classrooms learning different topics

• We must expect high achievement from all students in all classrooms

• Florida chose to include more standards than those outlined in Common Core

Why did we need a change?

New Tests for New Standards

• With new, more rigorous standards in place to help Florida students succeed, the FCAT 2.0 no longer serves the purpose of measuring student progress and achievement.

• The Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) will measure student mastery of the newly adopted Florida Standards through a variety of item types.

What is Different about the Florida Standards Assessments?

• Assesses the higher expectations of the Florida Standards• Provides a basis for comparing Florida performance to that of other states• Emphasizes analytical thinking• Provides a more authentic assessment through a variety of item formats

• Increased complexity of texts

• Focus on foundational math skills and application in novel, real-world situations

• Increased focus on justifying and presenting results and methods

• Critical reading and writing infused across all curricular areas

• Re-ordering of math content to reflect research-based path to college and career readiness

Preparation:

The Florida Standards will prepare students for both college and the workplace and

emphasizes higher-order skills instead of knowledge and recall.

Benefits of Florida Standards

Competition:

The Florida Standards have been influenced by internationally-benchmarked

standards, ensuring that our students are prepared to be competitive in the global

job market.


Clarity:

The standards are focused, coherent, and clear. Everyone knows what is expected of

our students.


Collaboration:

Florida Standards will be a foundation for teachers across districts to work together

from the same blueprints. This will facilitate the sharing of best practices.


Florida Standards Assessment Test DesignEnglish Language Arts/Literacy

Text-based Writing

1) PK – 5: Balancing Informational Text and Literature

2) 6-12: Building Knowledge in the Disciplines

3) Staircase of Complexity

4) Text-based Answers

5) Writing from Multiple Sources

6) Academic Vocabulary

Shifts in English Language Arts

• Attention to Text Complexity

• Emphasis on Student Tasks (especially writing)

• Responsibility for Reading & Writing Instruction

- Every Teacher, Every Subject, Every Day!

Instructional CHANGES

Florida Standards Assessment Test DesignEnglish Language Arts/Literacy

Reading

• Editing Task Items• Multiple Choice Items• Multi-select Items• Two-part Items• Hot Text Items• Open Response Items • Graphic Response Items (GRID)• Open Response Items

Text-based Writing

There are six different types of questions…

1. Multiple Choice

2. Multi-Select: More than one answer

should be chosen

3. Two part questions: Two questions

pertaining to the same topic.

4. Open Response: 1-3 sentences (Just

enough to answer the question and

support it from the text)

5. Hot Text: Highlights the sentence

6. Graphics: Interacting with the text

How is FSA Different from FCAT for 5th Grade?

ELA/Reading Grade 5

• For all sections of the test there

will be a reading requirement.

• Multimedia elements may

include audio presentations,

slideshows, or graphical

elements.

PassageExampleELAFSA 5

Graphics Sample for ELA FSA

Graphics Sample for ELA FSA 5• Place the characteristics that describe the narrator, Cassie, or both inthe diagram in the

correct locations.

• Sure

• Reflective

• Adventurous

• Cautious

• Determined

• Biology career

• Careless about friendship

• Impressed by the ocean

• **Not all words need to be used!

LISTENING PASSAGE• Audio Script:

• [Orientation Statement:] Listen to classmates

Samantha and Orlando prepare for a project.

• SAMANTHA: I did some research online, and

I found rules for how to market to kids. I

think they are a good starting point for our

project, even though we can’t do all of them.

• ORLANDO: Okay, what did you find?

• SAMANTHA: etc……

EditingTask

Multi-Select Sample Question for ELA FSA

Two-Part Multiple Choice Samplefor

ELA FSA

Example: Two Part Question• Part 1: Which theme do the texts have in

common?• A) Unwavering devotion

• B) Loneliness

• C) Friendship

• D) Isolation

• Part 2: How do the texts treat this theme

similarly?• Type your answer in the space provided

Two-Part Hot TextSample Questions

Open Response Sample Question for ELA FSA

ELA Writing Assessment (4th -5th )• Text-Based Writing Component is administered

separately from the rest of the FSA ELA

• March 3, 2015

• Reported and included as part of the ELA score.

• It is administered earlier to allow time for scoring.

• 10 point Rubric Opinion and Informative Writing• http://www.fsassessments.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/OpinionlRubric4-

5_Final.pdf

• http://www.fsassessments.org/wp-

content/uploads/2014/07/InformationalRubric4-5_Final1.pdf

http://www.fsassessments.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/OpinionlRubric4-5_Final.pdf

http://www.fsassessments.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/InformationalRubric4-5_Final1.pdf

How is FSA Different from FCAT for 6-8?

Editing Task Item

Text with a Series of Questions

Audio Multiple-Choice Item

Multi-Select Items

Two-Part Items

Hot Text Items

Graphic Response Item (GRID)

Open Response Item

Florida Standards Assessment Test DesignMathematical Practice Standards

• Emphasis on Student Tasks (performance-tasks)

• Include Mathematical PRACTICE Standards at all grade levels

• Expanded use of technology

Instructional CHANGES in Math

Mathematics Testing for 5th Grade

Example Question MATH FSA 5

Example Question Math FSA 5

Florida Standards Assessment Test Design

Mathematics 6-8

• Multiple Choice Items• Multi-select Items• Equation Response Items• Graphic Response Items

Scientific Calculator

Calculator

Calculator Policy

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• Online calculator tool for FSA Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics and EOC assessments will be the scientific calculator.

• Permit the use of a hand-held scientific calculator for ALL STUDENTS taking an FSA Mathematics assessment (Grade 7,Grade 8, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2) during calculator-allowable sessions only (Sessions 2 and 3 for grades 7 and 8; Session 2 for EOCs).

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FSA Calculator SummaryAssessment Calculator Permitted

Grades 3 and 4 Mathematics PBT- None

Grades 5 and 6 Mathematics CBT - None

Grades 7 and 8

Algebra 1

Algebra 2

Geometry

Computer-based scientific

calculator or hand-held

scientific calculator (during

certain sessions only)


Practice Using the Online Calculator

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The online scientific calculator for grades 7 and 8 and the EOCs can be found at:

https://air.tds.airast.org/student/Scripts/Calculator/TDSCalculator.html?mode=ScientificInv


https://air.tds.airast.org/student/Scripts/Calculator/TDSCalculator.html?mode=ScientificInv

Conversions will be provided in a pop-up window for thegrades 5-11 CBT and as a conversion sheet for grade 4.

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Customary Conversions1 foot = 12 inches1 yard = 3 feet1 mile = 5,280 feet1 mile = 1,760 yards

1 cup = 8 fluid ounces1 pint = 2 cups1 quart = 2 pints1 gallon = 4 quarts

1 pound = 16 ounces1 ton = 2,000 pounds

Metric Conversions1 meter = 100 centimeters1 meter = 1000 millimeters1 kilometer = 1000 meters

1 liter = 1000 milliliters

1 gram = 1000 milligrams1 kilogram = 1000 grams

Time Conversions1 minute = 60 seconds1 hour = 60 minutes1 day = 24 hours1 year = 365 days1 year = 52 weeks


Multiple Choice Item

Multi-Select Items

Graphic Response Item

Equation Response Item

Equation Response Item

A chocolate company selects 100 random packages to check their weight and packaging. The company finds that 5 packages have incorrect weights and 10 different packages have incorrect packaging.

How many packages out of 2,000 should the company predict have only incorrect weights?

How many packages out of 2,000 should the company predict have only incorrect packaging?

Florida Standards Assessment Summaries

• K-12 students

• Current 3rd – 11th graders will take the new Florida State Assessments (FSA)

Who is impacted?

Florida Standards Assessment Format

www.FLDOE.org


•Computer-based exams will consist ofmultiple- choice, multiselect, and technology-enhanced questions (using online tools and manipulatives).


FSAMathematicsAssessments

www.FLDOE.org


Grades 6-8 Mathematics

*All sessions administered over two days. For Grades 6-8, Session 1 is on Day 1, Sessions 2 & 3 on Day 2.

Grade Numberof Items

Number of

Sessions*

Number ofDays

AdministrationMode/Test Materials

TOTALTesting Time

Grade 6 62 – 66 3 2 CBT with work folder; no Calculator

180 minutes

Grade 7 62 – 66 3 2 CBT with work folder; Scientific Calculator

(Sessions 2 and 3 only)

180 minutes

Grade 8 62 – 66 3 2 CBT with work folder; Scientific Calculator

(Sessions 2 and 3 only)

180 minutes


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End-of-Course Assessments

Course Number of Items

Number of

Sessions

Number of Days

Administration Mode/Test Materials

TOTALTesting Time

Algebra 1 64 – 68 2 2 CBT with work folder; Scientific Calculator

(Session 2 only)

180minutes

Geometry 64 – 68 2 2 CBT with work folder; Scientific Calculator

(Session 2 only)

180minutes

Algebra 2 64 – 68 2 2 CBT with work folder; Scientific Calculator

(Session 2 only)

180minutes


FSAEnglish Language Arts

Assessments

FSA ELA Session Timing

www.FLDOE.org


• The FSA ELA includes the Text-Based WritingComponent, administered separately from the rest ofFSA ELA to allow time for handscoring; will be reported as part of a single ELA score.

• Headphones are required for all students for Grades 5-11 ELA listening items (CBT).

• External keyboards are strongly recommended.


FSA ELA – Writing Component ONLY

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*All students (PBT and CBT) receive a planning sheet.**Students may have an additional 30 minutes, if needed.


Number of

Sessions

Numberof Days

Administration Mode/Test Materials*

TOTAL TestingTime**

6 1 prompt 1 1 PBT 90 minutes

7 1 prompt 1 1 PBT 90 minutes

8 1 prompt 1 1 CBT 90 minutes


FSA ELA Writing ComponentFor responding to text-based prompts:• Spell check – NO• Bold• Italics• Underline• Remove formatting• Insert/remove numbered list• Insert/remove bulleted list• Decrease indent• Cut, copy, paste, undo, redo• Insert special character

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FSA ELA Reading Component

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Number of

Sessions

Numberof Days

Administration Mode in 2015/ Test

Materials

TOTAL TestingTime

6 58–62 2 2 CBT with worksheet 170 minutes




Florida StandardsAssessment

Timeline&

Dates

General FSA Timeline

General Testing Timeline

FSAELA Polk County Timeline

FSA Writing component Grades 5-7• Paper based test• March 3rd (Make Ups March 4th)

Grade 8 • Computer based test (New Typing required)• March 3

FSA Reading component Grades 5 -8 • Computer based test (ALL Grade Levels)• April 13 – May 8

FSA MathematicsPolk County Timeline

Grades 5-8

• Computer based test (ALL Grade Levels)

• April 13 – May 1

State End of Course ExamsAlgebra

• Computer based

• May 12-13

• Graduation requirement (opportunity to retake until passed)

• 30 percent of final course grade

• Will not take FSA Math

Geometry• Computer based

• May 12-13


• Will not take FSA Math

State End of Course Exams

Civics 7th grade

• Computer based

• May 19


FCAT 2.0 Science – No Change

• FCAT Science – Next Generation Standards

• 5th and 8th grade only

• Paper-based

• April 21-22

Resources:

Parent Guides to Student Success

www.pta.org/common_core_standards.asp

• By grade level

• Sample of what your child will be working on

• Activities included for you to support at home

Where can I go for more information about the standards?

http://www.pta.org/common_core_standards.asp

Informational Resources

Florida Department of Education

www.fldoe.org

CPALMS

http://www.cpalms.org/Public/

FLDOE Assessment Website

http://www.fldoe.org/asp/

FSA Portal

http://www.fassessments.org/

http://www.cpalms.org/Public/

http://www.fldoe.org/asp/

http://www.fassessments.org/

• Read, read, read! Encourage READING and discuss the CONCEPTS as well as details.

• Learn a new word each day with your student to build vocabulary

• Practice writing with your children

• Have your child respond with complete sentences and using proper English

• Ask your child to provide you with evidence from various sources.

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