Mandarin Oaks Elementary School Florida Standards Assessments Mandarin Oaks Elementary School Andrea

Emphasize success in college and careers The Florida Standards Emphasize success in college and careers Prepare students with 21st century skills Provide more rigorous content and application of knowledge Place emphasis on critical and analytical thinking Establish clear, consistent guidelines for instruction Andrea The intent of the new Florida Standards is to provide for more rigorous instruction so that students have the knowledge and skills to meet the demands of the 21st century: “college and career ready” “success for any path that a student takes in life” Students must be better prepared to compete in the global job market with a skill set and knowledge base that is changing as new technologies and careers evolve. These standards will drive this change.

The Florida Standards What Subjects Are Included? Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS) and Mathematics Florida Standards (MAFS) provide a clear set of goals and expectations Define what students should know and be able to do at each grade level – kindergarten through grade 12 AndreaThe new Florida Standards will address; MAFS - mathematics and (LAFS) English language arts Other subject areas (science, social sciences) will continue under the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards

The Florida Standards What Do They Mean For Teaching and Learning? LAFS (Language Arts Fl. Standards) MAFS (Math Florida Standards) Regular practice- complex text & academic language Reading, writing, listening and speaking grounded in evidence from text Real-world applications Build knowledge through content-rich non-fiction text Deeper understanding of mathematical concepts Builds habits of mind of productive mathematical thinkers Real-world applications Modeling with pictures, technology, graphs, manipulatives Andrea Teaching and learning will change as a result of the Florida Standards. Important instructional shifts for Language Arts include: Building knowledge through content-rich non-fiction text Use of literary and informational text as a basis for reading, writing, and speaking Reading and practicing with complex text and academic language Important instructional shifts for Mathematics include: Deep and narrow focus on concepts that are prioritized in the standards to build strong foundational knowledge Students’ conceptual understanding builds over time Rigor is defined through four components to guide instruction to include: 1. Mathematical fluency 2. Deep understanding 3. Application 4. Dual intensity or a balance between “drills” and application of concepts Mathematics includes two types of standards – Standards for Mathematical Practice and Standards for Mathematical Content

Student Expectations The Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) developed by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) demand students… maintain an increased sense of accountability toward their own learning develop a concept beyond an opinion and move to “support and evidence” think in a more conceptual, analytical and global manner utilize higher-order, critical thinking skills shift from mere memorization of terms to a deep understanding of meaning operate in a more student-centered environment with built in peer collaboration transfer skills to new experiences Marsh

The Florida Standards What About the Assessments? LAFS and MAFS will be assessed with the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) Spring 2016 administration of elementary school assessments will include: English Language Arts (ELA): Grades 3-5* ELA Writing Component: Grades 4-5 Mathematics: Grades 3- 5** 4th and 5th grade ELA assessments are computer based. **5th grade math assessments are computer based. Marsh Student progress and achievement of the Florida Standards in Language Arts and Mathematics will be assessed with the new Florida Standards Assessments for the first time during the 2014-2015 school year. Paper-based accommodations will be available for eligible students with disabilities at all assessed grades.

Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. 3rd grade testing dates March Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Spring Break 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. No School 29. 30. 31. 1. (April) 2. Spring Break Begins Students return FSA 3RD grade Reading Session 1 FSA Reading Session 2 Erin FSA Math Session 1 FSA Math Session 2 March Madness TBA Students have 11 days off and upon their return will be taking the first session of the reading FSA.

Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Erin

Response Mechanisms Language Arts Math Multiple choice Multi Select Hot Text (Requires the student to select either words or phrases from the text that provide details to support their answer.) Two-part Hot Text Open Response (written response) Multiple choice Multi Select Written Table Response Graph Response Open Response (written response) Anna

PBT - Paper Based Testing CBT - Computer Based Testing Farhat PBT - Paper Based Testing CBT - Computer Based Testing

Example Question Math FSA Farhat

Example Question Math FSA Anna

English Language Arts FSA Grade/ Subject Time Number of Sessions Computer Based in 2016 3 80 minutes 2 No 4 Yes 5 Jenn

Jenn We would like to take the next few minutes for you to read these two passages. Then we will look at some items that are based off what you read. You may highlight, underline, or make notes. 

Holly Students may see multiple choice items or multi-select items given in a paragraph format.

This is an example of a Two-part Hot Text Option A: The man is pleased with his cleverness, as he “trudged on cheerfully to the market expecting the cheeses would meet him there.” This is an example of a Two-part Hot Text Question Option A: As the day went on the man “began to inquire among his friends and neighbors and other men if they had seen his cheeses come to the market.” Thus, the man had nothing to sell because of his decision to let the cheeses roll to the market. Holly

Only one answer should be selected. Option D: This answer is correct. Paragraph 16 is the first indication that the man does not understand what is happening with his cheese, and that is what leads to his problem of not having cheeses to sell at the market. Cindy This is an example of a multiple choice question. Only one answer should be selected.

This is an example of a multi-select question Select two words that have a similar meaning to the word anxious as it is used in passage 1? “You need not be anxious,” responded the man. “I told it the way, and it will be along in good time, as I said before.” angry excited sad worried uneasy This is an example of a multi-select question Cindy

Scoring State law requires 3rd grade students to pass the reading portion of the FSA with a proficient score. The success a student has achieved with the Florida Standards will be assessed and is described by Achievement Levels that range from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Level 3 indicates satisfactory performance. In order for students to be promoted to fourth grade, they need to score at least a level 2 or above. Yonge

2016 Achievement level cut scores Assessment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Grade 3 ELA 240-284 285-299 300-314 315-329 330-360 Grade 3 Math 285-296 297-310 311-326 327-360 Yonge

Florida Standards information site http://fsassessments.org/ Daniela

FSA Portal  Students & Families  Practice Tests  Paper-Based Practice Test Materials Daniela