Florida Standards

Assessments (FSA)

Spring 2016

WEKIVA ELEMENTARYFEBRUARY 11, 2016

Agenda• What are the Florida Standards Assessments?– Subjects and Grades Assessed– Test Timing– Test Schedule– Test Design and Test Item Types– State Science Assessment– Score Information

• How is the FSA and Science used?• Helpful Resources

What are the Florida Standards?

• The Florida Standards were adopted in 2014 in English/Language Arts and Mathematics to help prepare Florida students for success in college, career, and in life by emphasizing analytical thinking skills.

• The FSA provides a more authentic assessment of the Florida Standards than prior tests, in that students will be asked to create graphs, interact with test content, and write and respond in different ways than on traditional tests.

• The new question types will assess students' higher-order thinking skills in keeping with the higher expectations of the Florida Standards.

What are the Florida Standards Assessments (FSAs)?

• Florida Standards Assessments were developed to measure student success with the Florida State Standards in the following grades/subjects:– English Language Arts (ELA) - Grades 3-10 Reading and

Listening and Grades 4-10 Writing– Mathematics - Grades 3-8 – End of Course Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry

Are the tests timed? YES!

• Writing – Grades 4 and 5• 120 minutes (1 session)

• English Language Arts - Grades 3, 4, and 5• 160 minutes (2 – 80 minute sessions)• Tested over two days

• Mathematics - Grades 3, 4, and 5• 160 minutes (2 – 80 minute sessions)• Tested over two days

• State Science – Grade 5• 160 minutes (2 – 80 minute sessions)• Tested over two days

When are the tests?• FSA Writing Grades 4-5: March 1• FSA ELA – Grades 3: March 29-30• FSA Math – Grades 3-4: March 31-April 1• State Science – Grade 5: April 4-5• FSA ELA/Math– Grade 4 (ELA), Grade 5 (ELA and Math):

Begins April 11– Students will be scheduled into sessions until all students are

tested

Paper-based Tests• Grade 3 ELA, 3 and 4 Math

– Students will receive a Test and Answer Book for each subject• Grades 4 and 5 Writing

– Students will receive a Writing Planning Sheet and a Test and Answer Book

• Grade 5 Science – Students will receive a Test Book and an Answer Book

• Training/Sample Tests have been developed by DOE for Paper Test subjects. Students will have an opportunity to practice with the training tests at the school prior to the real assessment. The FSA Training Tests are also posted on the FSA Portal with public access.

Computer-based Tests• Grade 4 ELA and 5 ELA and Math tests will be a

computer-based. Students will be required to participate in a training test session prior to the actual test

• Practice using testing platform and tools, answering questions, changing answers, submitting test, etc.

– Students will receive a Worksheet as scratch paper for the English Language Arts, and a Work Folder for working Math problems

Test Design - ELA• Number of items per test and percent of each test

type for ELA

Test Design - ELAContent Categories and approximate percentage of raw-score points for each category

Depth of Knowledge*

Note: The Text-Based Writing component at grades 4-10 is a DOK level 3 task. *Depth of Knowledge refers to the complexity level of the cognitive process demanded by a test item rather than the difficulty of the item. Level 1 = Recall and Reproduction; Level 2 = Skills and Concepts; Level 3 = Strategic Thinking

GradeKey Ideas and

DetailsCraft and Structure

Integration of Knowledge and

IdeasLanguage and

EditingText-Based

WritingNumber of Items

3 - 5 15-25% 25-35% 25-35% 15-25% 56-60

4 - 5 To Be

Determined

Test Design - ELA• Because each test item, including the writing prompt, has a

different effect in scoring depending on its level of challenge, no definitive percentage of a student’s scale score is derived from the FSA ELA Writing component.

• Technology Enhanced Items

* Grade 3 ELA tests, once computer based, will also be composed of 25%-50% TEIs. Anticipated date for transition to computer-based, spring 2018.

Test Item Types - ELA• ELA 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: 1-3 sentences (just enough to answer the

question and support it from the text)– Hot Text: highlights the sentence (computer-based)– Graphics: interacting with the text (computer-based)– Editing Task: make edits within the text (computer-based) – Listening Task: Student listens to audio file and answers

questions based on what they have heard (computer-based grades 4-10)

Test Item Types - ELA• Multiple-Choice with 2 Correct Responses

Test Item Types - ELA• Multiple-Choice with 2 Parts

Test Item Types - ELA• Open Response Questions

• Explain how the texts develop and treat the theme of freedom in the same way. Type/write your response in the space provided.

*1-3 sentences. Clear, concise and to the point - just enough to answer the question and support it from the text

Test Item Types - ELA• Multi-Select (computer-based)

Test Item Types - ELA• Editing Task (computer-based)

Test Item Types - ELA• Graphics (computer-based)

• Place the characteristics that describe the narrator, Cassie, or both in the 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!

Testing Tips• Listening Task (computer-based)

• 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……

Test Design - Mathematics

Content Categories and approximate percentage of raw-score points for each category

Depth of Knowledge

Grade DOK Level 1 DOK Level 2 DOK Level 3Grades 3-5 10-20% 60-80% 10-20%

Percentage of Points by Depth of Knowledge Level for Math

Grade Reporting CategoryPercent of

TestNumber of

ItemsOperations, Algebraic Thinking, and Numbers in Base Ten 48Numbers and Operations - Fractions 17Measurement, Data, and Geometry 35Operations and Algebraic Thinking 21Numbers and Operations in Base Ten 21Numbers and Operations - Fractions 25Measurement, Data, and Geometry 33Operations, Algebraic Thinking, and Fractions 39Numbers and Operations in Base Ten 28Measurement, Data, and Geometry 33

3

4

5

60-64

60-64

60-64

Test Item Types• 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 (computer-based)

Test Item Types• Multi-Select with 2 Parts/Drag and Drop

Test Item Types• Graphics (computer-based)

Test Item Types• Hot Spot (computer-based)

Test Item Types• Open Response Questions

Test Item Types• Multiple-Choice with more than one Correct Responses

• FSA Writing

How is the FSA Writing designed?

At elementary, the stimulus will consist of two to four texts, ranging from 800-1300 words each. Scoring rubrics for FSA Writing can be found on the FSA Portal.

Testing Tips• Writing Essay Responses

– Read the prompt and determine whether it is asking for information/explanation, or an opinion/argument

– Read the texts, looking for details to support information or opinion/argument

– Use the Planning Sheet to organize thoughts and details– Write and edit response. Make sure it contains:

• Clearly stated and strongly maintained idea or argument• Details from the passages to support idea or argument• Variety of sentence types and transitional strategies• Clear and effective expression and logical progression of ideas• Strong introduction and conclusion• Correct spelling and punctuation

• Grade 5 and 8 students will also take the Science Assessment− Based upon the Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards

Content Categories and approximate percentage of raw-score points for each category

Percent of Points by Cognitive Complexity Level

How is the State Science designed?

Grade Nature of Science Earth and Space Science Physical Science Life Science

560-66 Multiple Choice 17% 29% 29% 25%

860-66 Multiple Choice 19% 27% 27% 27%

FSA Scores for 2016• Beginning with Spring 2016, students will receive

scores based upon the new score scales and cut points adopted into law in January 2016

• Students will receive a Scale Score (SS), Achievement Level, Percentile Rank, and Raw Scores

Helping Your Child• 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

– Work with your child to help them learn how to lower anxiety/stress about the test

FSA Portal• The FSA Portal was developed as a communication

tool by the Florida Department of Education and contains all published information regarding FSA assessments, and released Training Tests

• Access to the portal and information is public• FSA Portal: www.FSAssessments.org

Test Rules Acknowledgment• Test Rules Acknowledgment

– Students will be required to sign (paper tests) or agree to (computer test) the Test Rules Acknowledgment before taking any FSA assessment.• Test Rules read, “During the test, you must no talk to other students or make any

disturbance; look at another student’s test or computer screen; ask for help answering any test questions; give help to another student in answering test questions; have notes or scratch paper (other than what is provided to you with the test); have any electronic or recording devices in your possession at any time, including breaks, even if you do not use them; fail to follow any other instructions given. Because the content on all statewide assessments is secure, you may not discuss or reveal details about the test items or passages after the test. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting online, for example, on websites like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.”

• Test Rules Acknowledgment reads: “I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.”

Electronic Devices Reminder• No electronic devices permitted during testing– Students CANNOT have any electronic device (e.g., cell

phone, mp3 player, game system, etc.) on them OR within arm’s reach even if they do not use them

– Cause for immediate invalidation of test

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How are FSA Results Used?• FSA results provide teachers and schools with additional

information about each student’s proficiencies • Results are used IN ADDITION TO teacher observations

and coursework throughout the year in making determinations of student strengths and areas of opportunity

How are FSA Results Used?

• Grade 3 English Language Arts Scores– Students who score a Level 1 on English Language Arts are

required (by state law) to have further evaluation before being promoted to 4th grade

• Options for Students who Score at Level 1– ‘Good Cause’ Promotion Options

• Iowa Assessment – 50 NPR or higher• Portfolio of 3rd grade work demonstrating proficiency

– Decisions are made on an individual-student basis

How are FSA Results Used?• Students must pass the Grade 10 FSA English Language Arts

and the Algebra 1 EOC assessments as graduation requirements

• Students who score at Levels 1 or 2 on the English Language Arts and/or Mathematics tests are required (by state law) to have intensive remedial assistance 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

Florida’s Revised A+ Program

• The Florida Department of Education uses FSA and Science results to evaluate each public school and each school district

• Grades are determined through performance on the FSA English Language Arts (Reading and Writing combined), Mathematics, and State Science tests

• The school grade is based upon the percentage of total points earned. Each component is worth up to 100 percentage points.

Florida’s Revised A+ Program

English/Language Arts

Mathematics Science

Achievement(0% to 100%)

Achievement(0% to 100%)

Achievement (0% to 100%)

Learning Gains (0% to 100%)

Learning Gains (0% to 100%)

Learning Gains of the Low 25%

(0% to 100%)

Learning Gains of the Low 25%

(0% to 100%)

Elementary School Grades Model

Helpful Resources– Florida Department of Education Web Site:

http://www.fldoe.org – FSA Portal: www.FSAssessments.org – School Accountability Reports: http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org – Florida State Standards: http://www.cpalms.org/Public – SCPS Assessment & Accountability Web Site:

http://www.scps.k12.fl.us/testing – Frequently Asked Questions documents are being updated and

will be posted to the district’s main web page: http://www.scps.k12.fl.us

District Assessment Staff• Assessment & Accountability Staff

– Kelly Thompson: 407-320-0268 (Kelly Thompson@scps.k12.fl.us)– Colleen Risner: 407-320-0270 (Colleen_Risner@scps.k12.fl.us) – Sara Borosky: 407-320-0269 (Sara_Borosky@scps.k12.fl.us)

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