Tips for Taking the Computer-Based

It’s almost time to take the FCAT 2.0! Here are some important explanations and reminders to help you do your very best. 2

FCAT 2.0 Students in Grade 5 will take FCAT 2.0 Mathematics on the computer. There are two sessions of FCAT 2.0 Mathematics; you will complete the sessions over two days. You will have 70 minutes to complete each session of FCAT 2.0 Mathematics. 3

Test Invalidation Let’s talk about the term test invalidation. It’s important for you to understand what it means so it won’t happen to you! 4

Test Invalidation If your test is invalidated, it means that your test will not be scored, and you will not be able to retake the same test. 5

Remove all electronic devices. If you have an electronic device at your desk, in your pocket, or ANYWHERE you can reach it during testing or on a break, your test will not be scored. 6 To make sure your test is scored...

Some examples of electronic devices are: Cell phones or smartphones Tablets Handheld video games MP3 players Calculators 7 Electronic Devices

 If you have any electronic devices, your teacher will collect them or instruct you to put them away (in a locker or backpack away from your desk).  If you aren’t sure if something is an electronic device, please ask your teacher before the test. 8

To make sure your test is scored... Do your own work. If you are caught looking at another student’s answers, talking about the test during breaks, or using any kind of unauthorized aid (cheat sheet, etc.) during the test, your test will not be scored. 9

To make sure your test is scored... Don’t be disruptive. If you are disruptive during a test, you may be dismissed from the room and your test may not be scored. It is very important for you to remain quiet, respect other students, and pay attention to the instructions. 10

To make sure your test is scored... Don’t leave school. If you leave the school’s campus for lunch or an appointment before you finish taking a test session, you will not be allowed to complete that session. 11

To make sure your test is scored... Don’t discuss the test. After the test, you may not discuss the test items with anyone. This includes any type of electronic communication such as texting, ing, or posting on websites like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. If you are found sharing information about test items, even without the intent to cheat, your test will be invalidated. 12

Taking the Test Let’s talk about the materials you will use to take the test and the process you will follow when taking the test. 13

TestHear is the computer program you will use to take FCAT 2.0 Mathematics. 14 TestHear

15 Work Folders  Before you begin testing, your test administrator will give you a work folder that you may use to work the problems. The work folder is a blank piece of yellow paper folded in half. The last page is printed with graph paper.  When you complete a test session, the test administrator will collect your work folder.  While testing, make sure that your work folder is not easily visible to other students.

16 Authorization Ticket Before you begin testing, your test administrator will give you a Student Authorization Ticket. You will use the Login ID number and Test Code at the bottom of the ticket to log in to the test.

17 Logging In to the Test When your test administrator tells you to do so, you will enter the Login ID and Test Code printed on your ticket in the boxes on the login screen.

18 After you log in, you will see a Welcome screen. After you click Next, you will go to the Testing Rules Acknowledgment screen. Welcome Screen

19 During the test, you must not: Talk to other students or make any disturbance Look at another student’s computer screen or work folder Allow another student to look at your computer screen or work folder Ask for help answering any test questions Have notes or scratch paper other than your work folder 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 Testing Rules

20 Before the test, your test administrator will read the testing rules aloud, and ask you to read the Testing Rules Acknowledgment on your screen. You will be asked to click the circle next to the statement to show that you understand the rules. Testing Rules Acknowledgment

Your test administrator will give you a four-digit test group code. When told to do so, you will enter your test group code in the boxes. After you enter the code and click Next, you will begin the test. 21 Test Group Code

Computer-Based Tools You may use any of the tools at the top of the screen to help you with your test. 22

23 Computer-Based Tools The Pointer Tool You will use this tool to select your answer to each question. You can also click the pointer tool to turn off other tools.

24 Computer-Based Tools The Eliminate Choice Tool You can use this tool to cross out answer choices that you have eliminated as possible correct answers.

25 A red X will appear over answers you eliminate using this tool. Computer-Based Tools

26 Computer-Based Tools The Highlighter Tool You can use this tool to highlight portions of a question or a graphic.

27 Click and drag to highlight text or graphics in the passages and items. Computer-Based Tools

28 Computer-Based Tools The Eraser Tool You can use the eraser tool to remove highlighting and to erase an X from an eliminated choice. To erase highlighting, with the eraser tool selected, click anywhere in the highlighted area. To erase an X from an eliminated choice, click anywhere on the eliminated choice.

29 Computer-Based Tools The Straightedge Tool When you click this tool, the straightedge appears on the screen. You can use this tool just like you would use the edge of a piece of paper to help work a problem.

30 To rotate the straightedge, click the white section on the end and drag it clockwise or counterclockwise. To slide the straightedge, click anywhere on it and drag. Computer-Based Tools

31 Computer-Based Tools The Exhibit Tool Within this tool you will find the Grade 5 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics Reference Sheet and instructions for completing response grids for items that require use of the response grids.

32 Computer-Based Tools To access the reference sheet, click on the Formulas tab at the top of the Exhibit Window. This is what your reference sheet will look like in the Exhibit Window. You will need to scroll all the way down and use the horizontal scroll bar to see all of the information on the reference sheet.

33 Computer-Based Tools To access the directions, click on the Instructions tab at the top of the Exhibit Window. This is what the Directions for Completing the Response Grid will look like in the Exhibit Window. You will see what the Response Grid looks like later in this presentation.

34 Computer-Based Tools The Help Tool You can click this tool for information on how the other tools work.

35 This is what the information in the Help Window will look like. Help Window

Navigating through the Test Use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to move through the test. 36

37 The Back button takes you to the previous item. The Reset button clears your answer. The Go To button takes you to the Item Review Screen. The Next button takes you to the next item. The Review button marks an item for review. Navigating through the Test

Item Types There are two types of items on the Grade 5 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics test. 38 Gridded-Response Multiple-Choice

Response Grid Types There are five types of response grids on the Grade 5 Mathematics test. 39 Whole-Number Money (with decimal) Percent Decimal % Money (no decimal)

Completing Items To answer a multiple-choice item, you will click the bubble to select your answer. You can clear your answer by clicking another answer choice or by clicking the reset button at the bottom of the screen. 40

Completing Items To answer a gridded-response item, you will mark your response by clicking the appropriate bubble in the grid. The bubble will appear darkened and the box on top will show the digit selected. You may also type your answer in the boxes and the bubbles underneath them will fill in automatically

Finishing Session 1 When you have completed Session 1, click the Go To button. Check the Item Review Screen to ensure you have answered all the items, and go back to questions you have marked for review. 42

Item Review Screen 43 The Question Name Column is a list of the questions. When you click on a question, it takes you to that test item. The Answered? Column tells you if the question is answered or not answered. The Review? Column shows you which items you have marked for review. If you marked an item for review, you will see a link that says Review that will take you to the item.

44 After you have answered all test questions in Session 1, you will click Next Section. Only click the Next Section button when you are done with Session 1 questions. Finishing Session 1

45 After clicking Next Section, confirm that you are done with Session 1 and ready to move on. Finishing Session 1

To exit TestHear at the end of Session 1, click the Exit button. You cannot go back to Session 1 once you exit the test. 46 Ending Session 1

◦Section 1 contains the Testing Rules Acknowledgment and Test Group Code for Session 1. ◦Section 2 contains test questions for Session 1. ◦Section 3 contains the Seal Code and Test Group Code for Session 2. ◦Section 4 contains test questions for Session Exit Session 1 When you click Exit, you will see the number of unanswered questions for Section 2.

48 In the pop-up window, click “Yes, exit the test.” Exit Session 1

49 On day two of the test, your test administrator will give you a four-digit seal code. When told to do so, you will enter the seal code in the boxes at the bottom of the screen. Session 2

Submitting the Test When you have completed Session 2, click the Go To button and check the Item Review Screen to make sure that you have answered all the items in Session 2, and go back to questions you have marked for review. 50

Submit Button Only click the Submit button on your test when you are sure you have completely finished. You cannot go back into your test once it is submitted. 51

Submit Button After clicking the Submit button, you will be asked to confirm your submission. Only press the Yes, submit my test button when you are sure you have completely finished. You cannot go back into your test once it is submitted. 52

53 Practice Test Session You will learn more about the test and be able to practice using the tools and answering items when you take an ePAT practice test.

Remember...  You may not ask for help in answering any test questions. ◦Your teacher or test administrator is not allowed to discuss the test or help you read, understand, or answer test questions.  Try to answer every question. 54

Remember... Once you submit your test, you cannot go back into the test. Be sure to check your answers and try to answer every question before submitting your test. 55

Remember... During breaks and after testing, it’s important that you don’t talk about the test questions with friends, classmates, teachers, or other students. 56

57 Most importantly: Get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast before the test. Relax and do your best!