INSTRUCTION BEFORE THE ASSESSMENT CAO March 6, 2012

Make Way for Reading

FCAT 2.0 Reading – What Is Being Tested? Spring 2012: FCAT Reading 2.0 tests in grades 3-10 align with the 2007 NGSSS. Grade 11: FCAT Reading 2.0 Grade 12: FCAT Reading which aligns with the 1996 Sunshine State Standards

Specific Elementary Benchmark Considerations 1.7.5: Text structures/organizational patterns 2.1.2: Character development, character point of view, setting, plot development, problem/resolution 2.1.7: Descriptive language (e.g., mood, imagery), figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, personification) 2.2.1: Text Features 6.1.1: Locate, interpret, organize information, text features

Specific Secondary Benchmark Considerations 2.2.1: Text features and interaction with text 6.2.2: Validity and reliability of information 6.1.1: How text features aid the reader’s understanding 2.1.2/2.1.5: How literary elements affect each other Use item specifications to see how the FCAT might phrase questions per benchmark.

Elementary Resources  Learning Village  Elementary  FY12 Reading  Grade Level  Scope

CAUTION

Available Resources for Secondary Item Specifications Sample tests (released by the DOE) SIRS Project Gutenberg ( CORE K-12 ◦ Has sample items and benchmark-specific assessments ◦ Provides computer based test practice ePAT

Learning Village – Middle School

Learning Village – High School On the high school landing page for both ELA and reading, additional FCAT 2.0 prep lessons have been added. These will address some of the difficulties students had on the diagnostic tests.

Reader and Task Ten Guiding Principles 1.Make close reading and rereading of texts central to lessons. 2.Provide scaffolding that does not preempt or replace text. 3.Ask text dependent questions from a range of question types. 4.Emphasize students’ supporting answers based upon evidence from the text. 5.Provide extensive research and writing opportunities (claims and evidence).

Reader and Task Ten Guiding Principles 6.Offer regular opportunities for students to share ideas, evidence, and research. 7.Offer systematic instruction in vocabulary. 8.Ensure wide reading from complex text that varies in length. 9. Provide explicit instruction in applied grammar and conventions. 10. Cultivate students’ independence.

Administrative Considerations Capitalize on teachers’ strengths Utilize data to monitor progress ◦ Classroom Assessments ◦ Core K12 ◦ Diagnostics Focus on the curriculum and the resources available in Learning Village Maintain a balance between instruction & test prep

Contacts Barbara Riemer, Manager K-12 Literacy or PX Kimberly Stansell-Towe, K-5 Reading Program Planner or PX Diana Fedderman, 6-12 Literacy Program Planner or PX

Science Resources Sound Instruction for FCAT 2.0 Science and the Biology I EOC

Plan for Success 3 rd and 4 th Grade Tested Benchmarks Review tested benchmarks taught in 3 rd and 4 th grades.

Plan for Success 6 th and 7 th Grade Tested Benchmarks Review tested benchmarks taught in 6 th and 7 th grades.

Plan for Success FCAT-Style Questions Provide students with exposure to FCAT-style questions (a few per day). FCAT Explorer

FCAT Explorer & Context-Dependent Sets Plan for Success FCAT-Style Questions

FCAT Explorer & Context-Dependent Sets Plan for Success FCAT-Style Questions

Provide students with exposure to FCAT-style questions (a few per day). FOCUS Mini- Assessments

Plan for Success FCAT-Style Questions Provide students with exposure to FCAT-style questions (a few per day). FCAT 2.0 Science (Grade 8) Sample Test

Plan for Success FCAT-Style Questions Provide students with exposure to FCAT-style questions and review previously taught concepts. Bellringers Grade 8

Plan for Success Simulations & Virtual Labs Utilize simulations and virtual labs to reinforce science concepts.

Plan for Success Simulations & Virtual Labs Utilize simulations and virtual labs to reinforce science concepts.

Plan for Success Simulations & Virtual Labs Utilize simulations and virtual labs to reinforce science concepts.

Plan for Success Simulations & Virtual Labs Utilize simulations and virtual labs to reinforce science concepts.

Plan for Success Simulations & Virtual Labs Utilize simulations and virtual labs to reinforce science concepts.

Plan for Success Scientific Vocabulary Utilize scientific vocabulary on a daily basis to reinforce vocabulary acquisition. Electronic Flashcards

Learning Village Resources Elementary Science – Grade 5 Physical Science Earth/Space Science Life Science Content Training Materials

Learning Village Resources Elementary Science – Grade 5 Benchmark Review & Enrichment Lessons

Learning Village Resources Elementary Science – Grade 5 Winter Diagnostic Response Table

Learning Village Resources Grades 5 & 8

Other Resources e2020 Virtual Tutor Utilize e2020 Virtual Tutor to remediate biology benchmarks.

Other Resources e2020 Virtual Tutor Utilize e2020 Virtual Tutor to remediate biology benchmarks.

Contacts Wendy Spielman King, Manager K-12 Science and Social Studies or PX Chad Phillips, K-5 Science Program Planner or PX Greg Goebel, 6-12 Science Program Planner or PX

Getting Ready for Mathematics Support Resources for Grades 3 – 8, Algebra 1 EOC, and Geometry EOC

EDW – Using the Diamond Report for Success

Scroll below the calendar! FCAT 2.0 Support Resources for Mathematics Grades 3 – 5

Learning Village

Think Central

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Other Resources

Destination Math This is the chart that correlates the benchmarks to the Destination Math lessons, which is located on the Learning Village.

Learning Village On each grade levels’ landing page, under the calendar is a link to the lesson correlation for the Destination Math lessons.

Primary Grades Encourage teachers to teach the entire curriculum without rushing for the FCAT deadline. Stress teaching the strategies to the students so they will be prepared for the intermediate grades. Once the curriculum is completed, the End-of-the-Year assessment should be administered to determine the benchmarks that need to be remediated.

FCAT 2.0 Support Resources for Mathematics Grades 6 – 8 Each of the following resources are individualized for each grade level. Item Spec Sample Question Instructional PPTs Benchmark Worksheets Benchmark Worksheet Instructional PPTs Reference Sheet Scavenger Hunt NEW! Gridded Practice Worksheets Gridded Response Photostory NEW! 2012 Sample Test Materials Destination Math Activities Correlation NGSSS Practice Workbook NEW! Spring Practice

How to Find: FCAT 2.0 Support Resources for Mathematics Grades 6 – 8 Select Grade 6, 7, or 8 This includes the Benchmark Worksheets for every FCAT 2.0 tested benchmark and the instructional PowerPoints for these worksheets. Scroll down to access:

Algebra 1 EOC Support Resources The following resources are available for each tested benchmark in Algebra 1. Item Spec Sample Question Instructional PPTs Benchmark Worksheets #1 Benchmark Worksheet #1 Instructional PPTs NEW! Benchmark Worksheets #2 Reference Sheet Scavenger Hunt NEW! Everglades K-12 Algebra 1 Practice EOC Assessments ◦ Formative Assessments 1, 2, and 3 NEW! Spring Practice

How to Find: Support Resources for the Algebra 1 EOC Select either Algebra 1 Regular or Algebra 1 Honors.

Geometry EOC Support Resources The following resources are available for each tested benchmark in Geometry. Item Spec Sample Question Instructional PPTs Benchmark Worksheets Benchmark Worksheet Instructional PPTs Reference Sheet Scavenger Hunt NEW! Everglades K-12 Algebra 1 Practice EOC Assessments ◦ Pretest & Posttest ◦ Formative Assessments 1, 2, and 3 NEW! Spring Practice

How to Find: Support Resources for the Geometry EOC Select either Geometry Regular or Geometry Honors.

FCAT Math Retake Support Resources The following resources are available for FCAT Math Retake. Retake FCAT Math Sample Questions Diagnostic and Practice Tests Gridded Response Practice Reference Sheet Scavenger Hunt DOE Sample and Released Tests FCAT Retake Games Testing Tips Problem of the Day PPTs Strand Remediation PPTs and Worksheets Benchmark Focus Worksheets Benchmark Focus Lessons

How to Find: Support Resources FCAT Math Retake Scroll down to bottom of High School FY12 Math Landing Page

Contacts Nancy Kinard, Manager K-12 Mathematics, PE/Health, Arts Education or PX Michael Sabatino, K-5 Mathematics Program Planner or PX Diana Snider, 6-12 Mathematics Program Planner or PX

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Spring Practice

Supplemental Tutorial Lessons Individual Benchmark-Focused Lessons available for: ◦ Elementary School  Grades 3, 4, 5 ◦ Middle School  Grades 6, 7, 8 ◦ High School  Reading Grades 9,10  FCAT Retake  EOC

Supplemental Tutorial Lessons Select either Middle School for Grades 6 – 8 or High School for Algebra 1, Geometry, and FCAT Retake Tutorial Lessons Select the appropriate Grade Level / Course.

Administrative Considerations Give students the opportunity to get high quality instruction from your best teachers. Utilize data to monitor student progress. ◦ Classroom assessments ◦ Diagnostic results ◦ Core K12 – IBMs and MBAs Teachers should continue to instruct students using the curriculum in mathematics, reading, and science - The Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS). Focus on the curriculum.