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What FSA tests are administered? Grade Assessments 3 ELA-Reading, Mathematics 4 ELA- Writing/Reading, Mathematics 5 ELA – Writing/Reading, Mathematics and NGSSS- Science

FSA 2019 How long are the tests? FSA Writing – 120 minutes FSA Reading – 2 sessions at 80 minutes each FSA Math – 2 sessions at 80 minutes each NGSSS Science – 2 sessions at 80 minutes each

Third Grade In 2002 the Florida Legislature passed a law that identifies specific requirements for promotion from third grade to fourth grade. Situation involving students who did not receive passing FSA scores led to changes in the way OCPS utilizes the third grade portfolio. The portfolio are reading passages and align to 3rd grade ELA standards. 

Can my student practice taking the test? FSA 2019 Can my student practice taking the test? Practice tests are available in the FSA Portal for students to practice on their own for familiarizing with test content. https://fsassessments.org/students-and- families/practice-tests/paper-based-materials/paper- based-practice-test-materials.stml

FSA 2019 All assessments are administered PBT (Paper-Based Testing) through 5th Grade.

FSA 2019 “Because the content in all statewide assessments is secure, you may not reveal details about the writing prompt or passages to anyone. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting online, for example, on websites like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.”

Can I ask my student about the test after he or she has finished? FSA 2019 Can I ask my student about the test after he or she has finished? We encourage parents and families to ask how their child’s day went and continue to promote student success by offering positive support and feedback. Because the content of statewide assessments is secure, students are asked not to talk about the test questions, passages, or their responses. While students may not share information about secure test content after testing, this policy is not intended to prevent students from discussing their testing experiences with their parents and families.

FSA 2019 Electronic Devices—Students are not permitted to have any electronic devices, including but not limited to cell phones and smartphones, at any time during testing OR during breaks (e.g., restroom), even if they are turned off or students do not use them. If your student is found with an electronic device, his or her test will be invalidated. The best practice is for students to leave devices at home or in their lockers on the day of testing.

FSA 2019 Test Invalidations—Students are responsible for working on their own during the test and for protecting their answers from being seen by others. If students are caught cheating during testing, their tests will be invalidated. FDOE employs a test security company, Caveon Test Security, to analyze student test results to detect unusually similar answer patterns. Student results within a school that are found to have extremely similar answer patterns will be invalidated.

FSA 2019 Leaving Campus—If your student begins a test session and leaves campus before completing it (for lunch, an appointment, or illness, etc.), he or she WILL NOT be allowed to complete that test session. If your student does not feel well on the day of testing, it may be best for him or her to wait and be tested on a make-up day. Please remember not to schedule appointments on testing days.

How will I know how my student performed on the assessment? FSA 2019 How will I know how my student performed on the assessment? Requirements are that assessment results be made available no later than June 30, except for the results for Grade 3 ELA, which must be available by May 31st.

Math Item Types

Response Grids

Response Grids (Continued) Start your answer in the first box on the left. Write the digits at the top. Bubble the corresponding digit underneath.

Response Grids (Continued)

Multiple Choice Fill in ONE answer.

Matching Fill in ONE bubble for each item.

Multiselect Keywords: Select all

Fill-in-the-Blank

Test Taking Strategies How you can Help your Child Stay involved and connected! Communicate with your child’s teacher regularly about his/her progress. Ask for ideas to help support learning at home. Offer positive support to your child. Encourage your child to RELAX and do his/her best. Ask your child to tell you about the books he/she is reading or the math concepts he/she is learning. Get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast before all testing days. Be at school every day and on time!!

Test-Taking Relaxation Strategies Use positive — but not excessive — reinforcement. Teach positive self-talk. Practice meditation and deep breathing. Use guided imagery. Listen to relaxing music or sounds. Talk with the teacher about relaxation techniques. Manage learning disabilities and anxiety disorders. Stick with your usual, healthy routine. See 9 Anxiety-Busters for Kids Taking Standardized Tests for more detailed information. Also see Pre-Exam Meditation for an example of a helpful mindfulness activity to help with test anxiety.

i-Ready LaunchPad ClassLink - https://launchpad.classlink.com/ocps   Journeys Reading, Go Math, and Science Fusion textbooks OCPS website Testing information Online learning programs ProgressBook Parent Access (student assignments & grades)

Khan Academy khanacademy.org Khan Academy is a non-profit educational organization created in 2006 by educator Salman Khan with the aim of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. The organization produces short lectures in the form of YouTube videos. It teaches students to become independent learners, serves as an extra tutorial at home and provides enrichment or remediation. Example Lesson on Khan Academy

Testing Dates Tuesday, April 2nd- 3rd FSA Reading 4th FSA Writes Wednesday, April 3rd- 3rd FSA Reading April 15th- April 26th- I-Ready Reading and Math EOD Diagnostic III for all grades.

Wednesday, May 1st- 4th FSA Reading Thursday, May 2nd- 4th FSA Reading Monday, May 6th- 3rd FSA Math 4th FSA Math 5th FSA Math Tuesday, May 7th- 3rd FSA Math Wednesday, May 8th- 5th Grade Science Thursday, May 9th- 5th Grade Science

Important Information! Please have your scholar ready and in the classroom by 8:45am on each testing day! Scholars will not be allowed into the classroom after testing has begun.

Parent Resources FLDOE.org –Department of Education’s official website FloridaStudents.org – Florida Standards student tutorials FSAssessments.org – FSA Portal JustTake20.org – Family reading activities JustReadFlorida.com – Literacy resources FLStandards.org – Florida Standards resources, parent guides and the “We Can Do This, Florida!” video series