FSA/SSA Parent Meeting Pinecrest Prep Academy 4th & 5th Grade tEACHERS

What is the Florida Standards Assessment? The 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. The FSA will prepare Florida students for success in college, career, and in life by emphasizing analytical thinking Emphasizes critical thinking Measures student mastery of 4th and 5th grade standards Meets high quality standards for assessment, including reliability and validity for a variety of accountability purposes

Testing Dates Dates Grade(s) Standards Florida Standards Assessment PBT: Paper Based Testing CBT: Computer Based Testing April 3rd 4th & 5th LAFS FSA ELA Writing PBT – 1 session 120 minutes May 1st – 2nd FSA ELA Reading PBT - 2 sessions 80 minutes per day May 6th – 7th MAFS FSA Mathematics PBT - 2 sessions 80 minutes per day May 8th – 9th 5th NGSSS SSA

Achievement Levels The success a student has achieved with the Florida Standards will be assessed by FSA ELA and Mathematics assessments and is described by Achievement Levels that range from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Inadequate: Highly likely to need substantial support for the next grade Below Satisfactory: Likely to need substantial support for the next grade Satisfactory: May need additional support for the next grade Proficient: Likely to excel in the next grade Mastery: Highly likely to excel in the next grade

Florida Standards AssessmentS Test Question Samples Florida Standards AssessmentS

FSA Mathematics Sample Questions Multiple Choice Item For these items, chose the best answer from the answer choices, and fill in one bubble for the correct answer. Multi-Select Items For these items, chose 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 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. 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. 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 are 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.

Statewide Science Assessment Content Categories Physical Science: 29% Earth & Space Science: 29% Life Science: 25% Nature of Science 17%

Physical Science Describes matter and its properties Identifies atoms, elements, mixtures, & compounds Explains energy, its forms & interaction with matter Explains motion & identifies force

Earth and Space Science Explains weather systems Recognizes rocks & minerals Describes the solar system & universe Explains Earth’s changes over time

Life Science Identifies & explains plants, animals, & life processes Recognizes the importance of conservation of natural resources Describes the interactions of plants, animals & the environment

Nature of Science Applies scientific approaches to problem solving Recognizes patterns & systems within nature Recognizes the impact of technology on society

FSA ELA Writing Component The FSA ELA has a Text-Based Writing Component that is administered separately from the rest of the FSA ELA Assessment. The FSA Writing score is reported as part of the ELA score. The scoring is based on a 10 point rubric. 4 points for Purpose, Focus, and Organization 4 points for Evidence and Elaboration 2 points for Conventions Students will be asked to write an essay in response to either an Informative or Opinion prompt. 4th graders will be presented with 2-3 sources and 5th graders will be presented with 3-4 sources.

FSA ELA Sample questions Multiple Choice: For these items, chose the best answer from the answer choices, and fill in one bubble for the correct answer. Multi-Select Items For these items, chose 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 Editing Tasks For these items, editing items, chose 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. 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.

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.

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

What can students do? 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. 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. Understand feelings and emotions.

Parent Resources www.iready.com www.reflexmath.com www.fldoe.org www.justreadflorida.com www.FCRR.org www.fsassessments.org www.bealearninghero.org www.raisethebarparents.org www.achievethecore.org www.ixl.com www.explorelearning.com

How can I help my child at home? Ask your child about their school day and visit their teacher’s website on a daily basis Help infuse what is being learned in class at home READ with your child at least 20-30 minutes each day. Read different types of books and informational text with your child every night. Ask your child questions about what they read and prompt them to think critically by using text- based evidence Encourage your child to form and defend an opinion by supporting it with facts, details and reasons from text Discuss mathematical ideas with your child and have them explain these to you using pictures, graphs, etc. Visit the Florida Standards Assessment online portal at: www.fsassessments.org Use this website to read about updates, and have your child complete the training tests in both Reading and Math. Ensure your child completes at least two i-Ready math lessons and two i-Ready reading lessons a week.

Teachers’ Websites-4th Grade Mrs. Gil https://www.pinecrestprepacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=778710&type=u Mrs. Cabrera https://www.pinecrestprepacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=958916&type=u Mrs. Madrigal https://www.pinecrestprepacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=958920&type=u Mrs. Fraga https://www.pinecrestprepacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=865135&type=u Mrs. Ferguson https://www.pinecrestprepacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=558714&type=u Ms. Pruneda https://www.pinecrestprepacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=725108&type=u

Teachers’ Websites-5th Grade Ms. San Juan https://www.pinecrestprepacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=77378 8&type=u Mrs. Zayas https://www.pinecrestprepacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=86513 6&type=u Mrs. Gil https://www.pinecrestprepacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=96040 4&type=u Mrs. Cabrera https://www.pinecrestprepacademy.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=96040 2&type=u

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

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