FSA Parent Night September 9, 2014
Agenda What is the FSA? FSA testing dates Computer based testing Why is Florida replacing the FCAT? Promotion Requirements What standards are on the FSA? Sample test items in Reading and Math How can I help my child at home?
What is the FSA? The Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) FSA is an authentic assessment that includes more than just multiple choice questions. Students will be expected to respond to multiple choice questions, create graphs, write and respond in different ways than on other traditional tests. Will prepare Florida students for success in college, career, and in life by emphasizing analytical thinking. Measures student mastery of the standards taught. Meets high quality standards for assessment, including reliability and validity for a variety of accountability purposes. Emphasizes critical thinking.
Why is Florida replacing the FCAT? 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.
Promotion Requirements Students in Grade 3 will be required to pass the FSA with a score to be determined by the state.
Number of Words per Passage The length and complexity of texts should vary within each grade-level assessment. The table below suggests an approximate word count range for a text or text set. Grade Level Number of Words 3rd Grade 100-700 4th Grade 100-900 5th Grade 200-1000 6th Grade 200-1100 7th Grade 300-1100 8th Grade 350-1200
Reading Samples http://fsassessments.org/
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Forthcoming Information Number of questions Length of time Scoring criteria
How can I help my child at home? Ask about school on a daily basis. Help infuse what is being learned in class at home. READ with children at least 30 minutes each day. Students can then use the books read at home, and take tests at school using Accelerated Reader (AR) program. Use computer websites: Discoveryeducation.com Studyisland.com ThinkCentral.com www.cpalms.org http://fsassessments.org/ Use this website to read about updates, and have your child complete the training tests in both Reading and Math
How can I help my child at home? 6. Power School– keep up-to-date with student progress 7. Attend parent workshops throughout the school year. 8. Reinforce vocabulary words at home.
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