1. Math Department Meeting
February 7, 2017

3. Community Agreements Understand that those who work, learn.
Phrase questions for the benefit of everyone.
Recognize that everyone has expertise.
Challenge ideas, not people.
Maintain flexibility.
Share talk time.
Limit use of electronic devices.

4. Learner Outcomes Participants will:
deepen their understanding of FSA Technology Enhanced Items.
explore resources to provide students with exposure to various response types.

5. It’s almost time to take the computer-based
FSA Mathematics test!
Here are some important explanations and reminders to help you do your very best.

6. Test Administration Schedule

7. FSA Mathematics
Students in Grades 6–8 will take the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) Mathematics test on the computer.
You will complete the FSA Mathematics test over two days.
Grades 6–8 students will have three sessions. Each session will last 60 minutes.
You will take Session 1 on Day 1 and Sessions 2 and 3 on Day 2.

8. Test Administration Schedule
Session Lengths by Grade Level and Subject
FSA EOC Assessments
All FSA EOC assessments are administered in two sessions over two days.
Any student who has not completed a session by the end of the allotted time may continue working; however, each session may last no longer than half the length of a typical school day.

9. Reporting Categories for FSA 6th Grade 2017 Mathematics

10. Reporting Categories for FSA 7th Grade 2017 Mathematics

11. Reporting Categories for FSA 8th Grade 2017 Mathematics

12. Reporting Categories for FSA Algebra I 2017 Mathematics

13. Reporting Categories for FSA Geometry 2017 Mathematics

14. Reminders
Calculators. For Grades 7–8 FSA Mathematics and EOC assessments, handheld calculators are allowed for Session 2 (and 3) only. All school personnel, especially test administrators, must be made aware of this policy.
If students will use handheld calculators during Session 2 (and 3) of a Grades 7–8 Mathematics or EOC assessment, school personnel must ensure that the models used adhere to the guidelines in the Calculator and Reference Sheet Policies for Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) Mathematics Assessments, which is posted on the FSA Portal. Providing a calculator with prohibited functionality or in the incorrect test session (Session 1) is cause for test invalidation.

15. Taking the Test
Let’s talk about the materials you will use to take the test and the process you will follow when taking the test.

16. Test Delivery System (TDS)
You will take the test in the FSA Secure Browser using the Test Delivery System (TDS).

17. Work Folders
Florida Computer-Based Testing Work Folders are four-page folders that students may use to work the problems. The Testing Rules Acknowledgment is printed on page 2. The last page of the folder (back cover) is printed with graph paper.
Work folders are distributed to students at the beginning of each Mathematics and EOC test session. School assessment coordinators and test administrators must ensure that students have enough desk space to use their folders.
Each student must be given a new work folder for each Mathematics and EOC test session, with the exception of Grades 6–8 FSA Mathematics. For Sessions 2 and 3 of Grades 6–8 FSA Mathematics, students should use the same work folder for Session 2 and Session 3. Used work folders are considered secure materials and must be kept in locked storage and returned in the District Assessment Coordinator ONLY box.

18. Test Materials Reference Sheets
Reference sheets are provided for Grades 4–8 FSA Mathematics and all FSA EOC assessments in an online format for computer-based testing. The reference sheets are displayed in pop-up windows in their respective tests.
The reference sheets are also provided on the FSA Portal. Schools may provide hardcopy reference sheets to students. Schools that provide hardcopy reference sheets must ensure that copies are available for all students taking the test. Any hardcopy reference sheets must be photocopies of the files found on the portal. Copies must not be made from used reference sheets or sheets that contain notes or handwriting. Each copy must be carefully checked against the original to ensure that all content is copied and that it is clear and easy to read.

19. Test Materials Reference Sheets (cont.)
After students complete the test, test administrators must collect all reference sheets. Used reference sheets are secure materials. The school assessment coordinator should package all used and unused reference sheets in the District Assessment Coordinator ONLY box.

20. Scientific Calculators (for Grades 7–8 Mathematics, Sessions 2 & 3 ONLY)
The Grades 7–8 FSA Mathematics tests include a scientific calculator in the online testing system for Sessions 2 and 3 ONLY.
You can practice using the online calculator in the practice test, available on the FSA Portal.
Please allow students moving forward to practice using the calculator vis the FSA Portal

21. Computer-Based Tools Calculator
The Calculator tool will ONLY be available during Sessions 2 and 3 of the Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics test.
You can use the Calculator by tapping or clicking on the onscreen calculator or by using the appropriate keys on your keyboard.

22. Computer-Based Tools Formulas and Calculator
You can move the Formulas window and Calculator around the screen by clicking or tapping the top of the window and dragging it to another part of the screen.
You can also click and drag the Help screen.

23. Logging Into the Test
When your test administrator tells you to do so, you will enter your First Name and Username (as printed on your test ticket) as well as the Session ID, which your test administrator will display for you.

24. “Is This You?” Screen
After you log in, you will see a screen that says “Is This You?”
You will verify that the information listed on the screen is correct and select “Yes” to continue.

28. Computer-Based Tools
You may use any of the tools on the screen to help you with your test.

29. Computer-Based Tools
Back and Next The Back and Next tools can be used to move to the previous question or the next question.

30. Computer-Based Tools Save and Pause
The Save button allows you to manually save your work. However, this feature is optional. Your answers will automatically be saved when you move to the next item regardless of whether you select the Save button.
The Pause button allows you to pause and exit the test. If you pause your test, you will have to log back in to the testing system to resume testing.
Tell participants information will automatically save after 2 minutes.

31. Computer-Based Tools
Line Reader The Line Reader tool allows you to highlight a specific line in the question.

32. Computer-Based Tools Zoom Out and Zoom In
Use the Zoom Out and Zoom In buttons to decrease and increase the size of text within the test page.
Four levels of magnification are available.

33. Computer-Based Tools Help Tool
The Help tool opens a pop-up window with the Help Guide, which includes an Overview of the Test Site, Test Rules, and Accessing Context Menu Tools.
These instructions, which you will also see before logging into the test, remind you how to navigate from one item to the next and how to use the tools and features in the testing platform.

34. Computer-Based Tools Context Menu: Mark for Review
The Mark for Review tool allows you to mark an item to review later.
The Review screen at the end of the test will alert you to any items that you have marked for review so that you can go back and check your work for those items.

35. Computer-Based Tools Context Menu: Notepad
The Notepad opens a pop-up window in which you can type notes for later reference.
There is a new notepad for each item. The notes you type will remain each time you open the tool unless you delete them.
Remember, you can also make notes on your CBT Work Folder.

36. Computer-Based Tools Notepad
You can move the notepad around the screen by clicking or tapping the top of the window and dragging it to another part of the screen.

37. Computer-Based Tools Strikethrough
You can use the strikethrough tool on multiple-choice and multi-select items to cross out options you think are incorrect.
Right-click or tap the option and choose “Strikethrough.”
Then choose the correct response to the item.

38. Computer-Based Tools Context Menu: Tutorial
The Tutorial tool opens a pop-up window that will display a video tutorial of how to respond to that particular item type.
Note that there is no sound for the tutorial.

39. Computer-Based Tools Formula
The Formula tool opens a pop-up window displaying the reference sheet for your test.
Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the reference sheet and use the vertical scroll bar to see all of the information available.

40. Finishing Session 1
When you have completed Session 1, review your work carefully and ensure you have answered every question.
On the last item, select the Next button, which will take you to the Review screen.

41. Item Review Screen
Items marked for review will have a flag with a checkmark next to that item number. Click the item number to return to that item to review it.
Items that you did not provide a response to will have an orange triangle with an exclamation point next to the item number. Click the number to return to that item.

42. Finishing Session 1
Once you have reviewed any items, select the End Session button on the Review screen.
Follow your test administrator's instructions regarding what to do if you finish your test before the session has ended.

43. Starting Session 2
You will log into Session 2 using your test ticket and a new Session ID.
You will not be able to return to Session 1.
Grades 6–8 students will follow test administrator instructions for entering Session 2 & 3 on Day 2.

44. Submitting Your Test
When you have completed Session 3 (Grade 6-8), review your work carefully and ensure you have answered every question.
After you have checked your work, select End Test.
You will see a pop-up window saying that you have reached the end of the test. If you are ready to submit your test, select Yes to continue to the Review screen.

45. Submitting Your Test
After you have verified that you have answered all questions, select Submit Test on the review screen.
A pop-up window will ask you to confirm that you want to submit the test. Once you select “Yes,” you cannot return to the test.
If you are ready to submit your test, select “Yes.”

46. Computer-Based Tools End Test
The End Test button will only be available during the last session of your test
You will only select the End Test button when you are completely finished with your test and ready to submit at the end of your last session.

47. Technology-Enhanced Items (FSA)
The FSA offers a variety of higher order assessments with technology-enhanced features. All of these check student comprehension beyond standard multiple choice or fill-in-the-blank but are still instantly and automatically graded. The goal is for us to constantly present to our students items to match Common Core and state-specific assessments.

48. Technology-Enhanced Items (FSA)
Technology-Enhanced Item Editing Task Choice - The student selects a highlighted word or phrase, which reveals options for correcting an error as well as the highlighted word or phrase as it is shown in the sentence to indicate that no correction is needed.

49. Technology-Enhanced Items (FSA)
Technology-Enhanced Item Editing Task - – The student clicks on a highlighted word or phrase that may be incorrect, which reveals a text box. The directions in the text box direct the student to replace the highlighted word or phrase with the correct word or phrase. For paper-based assessments, this item type may be replaced with another item type that assesses the same standard and can be scanned and scored electronically.

50. Technology-Enhanced Items (FSA)
Hot Text
a. Selectable Hot Text -
Excerpted sentences from the text are presented in this item type. When the student hovers over certain words, phrases, or sentences, the options highlight. This indicates that the text is selectable (“hot”). The student can then click on an option to select it. For paper-based assessments, a “selectable” hot text item is modified so that it can be scanned and scored electronically. In this version, the student fills in a circle to indicate a selection

51. Technology-Enhanced Items (FSA)
Hot Text
b. Drag- and – Drop Hot Text -
Certain numbers, words, phrases, or sentences may be designated “draggable” in this item type. When the student hovers over these areas, the text highlights. The student can then click on the option, hold down the mouse button, and drag it to a graphic or other format. For paperbased assessments, drag-and-drop hot text items will be replaced with another item type that assesses the same standard and can be scanned and scored electronically.

52. Technology-Enhanced Items (FSA)
Technology-Enhanced Item Choose All – Select all that apply Multi-select – The student is directed to select all of the correct answers from among a number of options. These items are different from multiple- choice items, which allow the student to select only one correct answer. These items appear in the online and paper-based assessments.

53. Technology-Enhanced Items (FSA)
Technology-Enhanced Item Open-Response The student uses the keyboard to enter a response into a text field. These items can usually be answered in a sentence or two. For paper-based assessments, this item type may be replaced with another item type that assesses the same standard and can be scanned and scored electronically.

54. Technology-Enhanced Items (FSA)
Equation Editor -
The student is presented with a toolbar that includes a variety of mathematical symbols that can be used to create a response. Responses may be in the form of a number, variable, expression, or equation, as appropriate to the test item. For paper-based assessments, this item type may be replaced with a modified version of the item that can be scanned and scored electronically or replaced with another item type that assesses the same standard and can be scanned and scored electronically.

55. Technology-Enhanced Items (FSA)
Matching Item -
The student checks a box to indicate if information from a column header matches information from a row. For paper- based assessments, this item type may be replaced with another item type that assesses the same standard and can be scanned and scored electronically.

56. Technology-Enhanced Items (FSA)
Technology-Enhanced Item Table Item - The student types numeric values into a given table. The student may complete the entire table or portions of the table depending on what is being asked. For paper-based assessments, this item type may be replaced with another item type that assesses the same standard and can be scanned and scored electronically.

57. Technology-Enhanced Items (FSA)
Graphic Response Item Display (GRID) -
The student selects numbers, words, phrases, or images and uses the drag-and-drop feature to place them into a graphic. This item type may also require the student to use the point, line, or arrow tools to create a response on a graph. For paper-based assessments, this item type may be replaced with another item type that assesses the same standard and can be scanned and scored electronically.

58. Technology-Enhanced Items (FSA)
We will give participants a copy of the tips for the Technology enhanced items to discuss and review (Q/A)

60. Practice Test
Before taking the “live” test, students should take a practice test.
The practice test will allow students to practice using the Test Delivery System and help them learn how to respond to the different types of questions and use the tools.
A practice test is available at any time at
Need to add the correct link and verbiage for practice test per grade

61. Practice Test

62. Practice Test

63. How can my students practice different response mechanisms leading up to FSA?
FSA practice assessments families/practice-tests/
PARCC Practice
Smarter Balance Assessment
i-Ready standards mastery
Unify(teacher creates or find questions to create an assessment using different response types)
Go live and have participants to sign onto SBAC for a quick view of site. Next, facilitator signs onto i-Ready to show participants different response mechanisms on standards mastery.

64. Questions & Answers
Thank You!!