FSA ELAMath 3 rd Grade Parent Night Pinecrest

FSA ELA/Math 3 rd Grade Parent Night Pinecrest Cove Preparatory Academy February 6, 2020

Ms. Alvarez salvarez 5@dadeschools. net

What is the FSA? § The Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) in English Language Arts and in Mathematics have been implemented in grades 3 rd-12 th since the 2014 -2015 school year. § The assessments will provide parents, teachers, policy makers, and the general public with information regarding how well students are learning the Florida Standards.

Testing Chart Content Area Grade Level (s) Standards Assessment Form Paper Based (PB) or Computer Based (CB) Reading 3 rd LAFS FSA PB Mathematics 3 rd MAFS FSA PB

Tentative Testing Dates April 1 Gr. 3 Reading May 11 Gr. 3 Math April 2 Gr. 3 Reading May 12 Gr. 3 Math

FSA ELA Reading Time Sessions Grade Session Length Number of Sessions Delivery (PBT- Paper Based Testing/ CBTComputer Based Testing) 3 rd 80 minutes; One session per day 2 PBT

FSA Mathematics Time Sessions Grade Session Length Number of Sessions Delivery (PBT- Paper Based Testing/ CBTComputer Based Testing) 3 rd 80 minutes; One session per day 2 PBT

3 rd Grade Portfolios § Administered during the 2 nd semester (January 17 -May 1) for reading only. § All 3 rd grade students complete a portfolio. § Portfolios are scored at the school site. § Represents the second opportunity for the student to be promoted to fourth grade. § Students MUST demonstrate mastery of the benchmarks.

FSA Testing Format § Paper based exams will consist of multiple choice, multi-select, grids, and equation response questions.

FSA ELA Sample Questions Multiple Choice: § For these items, choose the best answer from the answer choices, and fill in one bubble for the correct answer. Multi-Select Items § For these items, choose more than one correct answer from the answer choices, and fill in the bubbles for more than one correct answer. Be sure to read the item carefully to know how many correct answers to choose.

FSA ELA Sample Questions Graphic Response Items § For these items, enter the response by drawing lines between matching words or phrases. Drawing lines is the correct wat to enter the answer ONLY for the items that ask to do this. Editing Tasks § For these items, editing items, choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in a passage. For each blank, fill in the bubble before the correct word or phrase. § If the student writes his/her answer on the line but does not fill in the bubble, their answer will not be scored.

FSA ELA Sample Questions Two- Part Items: § For these items, students are to enter their responses to two related questions. § The two parts of the item may be either multiple-choice (one correct answer) or multi-select (more than one correct answer), so they have to be sure to read the item carefully to know how many correct answers to choose.

FSA Mathematics Sample Questions Multiple Choice Item § For these items, choose the best answer from the answer choices, and fill in one bubble for the correct answer. Multi-Select Items § For these items, choose more than one correct answer from the answer choices, and fill in the bubbles for more than one correct answer. Be sure to read the item carefully to know how many correct answers to choose.

FSA Mathematics Sample Questions Two- Part Equation Items: § Some equation items have two parts. For a two-part equation item, students must be sure to enter their answer for each part of the question. Equation Items: § For these items, students will write their response in the box provided. Writing the response is the correct way to enter their answer ONLY for the items that tell them to do this.

Open Response Values § The values for the open response questions depend on the nature of the item and what is being asked. Most are one point items, but there could be some that are worth more than one point. If there any open response items that are worth more than one point, then a student can earn partial credit in increments of one point. For example: if an item were worth two points, then a student may earn two points, one point, or no points.

Student Achievement Levels § Student performance on Florida’s statewide assessments is categorized into five achievement levels. Table 1 provides information regarding student performance at each achievement level; this information is provided on student reports so that students, parents, and educators may interpret student results in a meaningful way. Level 1 Inadequate: Highly likely to need substantial support for the next grade Level 2 Below Satisfactory: Likely to need substantial support for the next grade Level 3 Satisfactory: May need additional support for the next grade Level 4 Proficient: Likely to excel in the next grade Level 5 Mastery: Highly likely to excel in the next grade

What are teachers doing to raise the level of rigor during instruction? Asking high-level cognitive questions to all students. § Problem solving Reasoning § Consistently providing multiple representations of information. § § Asking for multiple student solutions § Focusing on process standards. § § Communication Providing student with challenging but feasible tasks. STEM integration § Representation § § Making connections §

What do good problem solvers do? § READ the problem for understanding. § ESTIMATE or predict the answer. § PARAPHRASE the problem by putting it into their own words. § COMPUTE or solve problems. § CHECK for accuracy. § VISUALIZE or draw a picture or diagram. § HYPOTHESIZE by thinking about logical solutions.

Classroom Resources § i-Ready: Reading and Math § Re-Flex Math (Basic Computation Fluency) § Gizmos (Math and Science) § Prodigy (Math) § Accelerated Reader § IXL: Reading, Math, & Science § Myon

How can parents help? § Take your child to the library and read with your child daily. Also, ensure that your child is taking and passing AR quizzes. § Ask comprehension questions during and after readings. § After reading, have your child summarize what he/she read. § Ensure that your child is completing his/her homework daily, to review concepts and topics taught in the classroom. § Make sure your child is working on i-Ready, IXL, Re-Flex, and/or other online programs his/her teacher assigns. § Take advantage of Saturday Academies. § Converse regularly with your child to build vocabulary and background knowledge.

How can parents help? § Make sure your child attends school regularly and on time. § Maintain constant communication with your child’s teacher and review progress. Take advantage of the online grade book/parent portal. § Encourage your child, especially when he/she does well. § Provide a quiet and comfortable study place at home to complete homework. § Make sure your child is well rested for test days. § Give your child a nutritious breakfast the morning of testing days. § Don’t be too anxious about your child’s test scores. § Ensure your child that he/she will do great and to relax.

What can students do? § Find the answer to the question in the passage. Look for the answer in the multiple choice responses. § Make sure your answer is based on information in the passage and not on something your read elsewhere. § Be specific when answering short or extended responses, do not use pronouns. § Work out problems completely and double check your work. § Use strategies learned in class to problem solve. § Understand feelings and emotions.

Tips to do well on the test: § Have materials ready. § Breathe deeply and slowly. § Quickly look over the entire test before starting. § Read the directions CAREFULLY. § Watch the clock and manage your time carefully. § Don’t try to finish first. § Mark difficult questions and come back to them later. § Poof-read answers before time is called.

Stingray Saturday Academy § Stingray Saturday Academy will run once again this year for our 3 rd-5 th grade students in ELA, Math, Science, and Civics. § Saturday Academy begins in February for 3 rd and 4 th grade and March for 5 th-8 th grade. Keep an eye out for further information from your teachers, on our school website, and/or on our social media.

Questions?