1. Assessment Updates

2. FSA Writing Major change to the Writing Rubrics for Secondary:
Students must cite evidence in order to receive a score point of 3 in Evidence and Elaboration.
FSA Scoring:
Since it is a graduation requirement, 10th grade is the only grade that will be scored by two human graders.
All other grades, except 4th, will be scored by a human and Artificial Intelligence (AI, computer).
When there is a discrepancy in scoring larger than one point, the score goes to the human score.

3. FSA Updates Know your standards!
Example of Standard Interpretation- 3.7 ("multi-media" compare/contrast standard) does not have to be audio, video, etc. There will be no video on the FSA yet, but there could be poetry and prose as different mediums.
If students are asked to give multiple answers, the number would be bold.
Example- With which two sentences would the author agree?
The Open Responses in ELA FSA should be between 3-5 sentences. An introductory sentence is not required for this response.
Editing Task with Choices or Editing Tasks- Students need must understand if they are choosing "no correction needed," they must actually click that in order to move to the next item.
Students can replay multimedia items as many times as needed.

4. FSA Math Updates: Calculators
Graphing calculators will not be used on FSA Math EOCs. (Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2)
Scientific calculator will be used on all FSA math assessments grades 7 and up.
The scientific calculators is available for Sessions 2 and 3 of the Grades 7-8 test and for Session 2 of all EOCs
Handheld scientific calculators may be provided to ALL students during the calculator-allowed session(s).
FDOE will NOT provide a list of approved handheld calculators for FSA tests. They will provide a list of allowable and not-allowable functionalities for the scientific calculator.

5. FSA Math Updates: Item Types
Natural Language Response – Responses do not have to be grammatically correct including spelling. Student response should be clear and concise.
Multi-Select Responses- Responses will consist of at least 2 or more choices.
All multi-select and drag and drop responses are worth 1 point. There is no partial credit.

6. FSA Math Updates: Item Types
Items could combine more than one item type.

7. FSA Math Updates: Conversions
Conversions will be provided in a pop-up window for the grades CBT and as a conversion sheet for grade 4.
Customary Conversions
1 foot = 12 inches
1 yard = 3 feet
1 mile = 5,280 feet
1 mile = 1,760 yards
1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
1 pint = 2 cups
1 quart = 2 pints
1 gallon = 4 quarts
1 pound = 16 ounces
1 ton = 2,000 pounds
Metric Conversions
1 meter = 100 centimeters
1 meter = 1000 millimeters
1 kilometer = 1000 meters
1 liter = 1000 milliliters
1 gram = 1000 milligrams
1 kilogram = 1000 grams
Time Conversions
1 minute = 60 seconds
1 hour = 60 minutes
1 day = 24 hours
1 year = 365 days
1 year = 52 weeks

8. Formulas Presented

9. Training Test
FSA training tests will be updated and released this month.
The draft Mathematics Policy document that is posted to the FSA Portal will be updated this month to reflect the new information.

10. SAT Common Prompt Information
In the essay, students are asked to write a clear response based on the comprehension and analysis of a source text, supporting their claims and points about the text with evidence drawn from the passage. While the source text will be different for each form of the SAT, the prompt will be largely consistent in format and wording across administrations.

11. SAT vs. FSA Writing prompt guidelines
As you read the passage below, consider how [the author] uses
Evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.
Reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.
Stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.
____________________________________________________
Write an essay in which you explain how [the author] builds an argument to persuade [his/her] audience that [author’s claim]. In your essay, analyze how [the author] uses one or more of the features listed above (or features of your own choice) to strengthen the logic and persuasiveness of [his/her] argument. Be sure that your analysis focuses on the most relevant aspects of the passage.
Your essay should not explain whether you agree with [the author’s] claims, but rather explain how the author builds an argument to persuade [his/her] audience.
Write an argumentative essay in which you… Use information from the texts in your essay.
Manage your time carefully so that you can
Read the passages;
Plan your response;
Write your response; and
Revise and edit your response.
Be sure to
Include a claim;
Address counterclaims;
Use evidence from multiple sources; and
Avoid overly relying on one source.
Type your response in the space provided.
You have ____ minutes to read, plan, write, revise, and edit your response.

12. 1. Relevant Words in Context
Key Changes to the SAT
1. Relevant Words in Context
Students will need to:
Interpret meaning based on context
Master relevant vocabulary
Engage in close reading

13. 2. Command of Evidence Key Changes to the SAT
Students will be asked to:
Interpret, synthesize, and use evidence found in a wide range of sources
Support the answers they choose
Integrate information conveyed through both reading passages and informational graphics

14. 3. Essay Analyzing a Source
Key Changes to the SAT
3. Essay Analyzing a Source
The redesigned essay will:
More closely mirror college writing assignments
Cultivate close reading, careful analysis, and clear writing
Promote the practice of reading a wide variety of arguments and analyzing an author’s work

15. 4. Analysis in Science and Social Studies
Key Changes to the SAT
4. Analysis in Science and Social Studies
Students will apply their reading, writing, language, and math skills to answer questions in science, history, and social studies contexts.

16. Key Changes to the SAT
5. Founding Documents and Great Global Conversation The redesigned SAT will include one of the following:
An excerpt from one of the Founding Documents
A text from the ongoing Great Global Conversation about freedom, justice, and human dignity
No prior knowledge of the text will be required.

17. 6. Math Focuses on Three Key Areas
Key Changes to the SAT
6. Math Focuses on Three Key Areas
Current research shows that three key areas most contribute
to readiness for college and career training:
Problem Solving and Data Analysis (quantitative literacy)
Heart of Algebra (mastery of linear equations)
Passport to Advanced Math (familiarity with more complex equations)

18. 7. Problems Grounded in Real-World Contexts
Key Changes to the SAT
7. Problems Grounded in Real-World Contexts
Students will engage with questions that:
Directly relate to the work performed in college and career
Include charts, graphs, and passages likely to be encountered in science, social science, and other majors and careers
Feature multistep applications to solve problems in science, social science, career scenarios, and other real-life contexts

19. 8. No Penalty for Wrong Answers
Key Changes to the SAT
8. No Penalty for Wrong Answers
One point for each correct answer
Zero points for unanswered items
Zero points for wrong answers
No prior knowledge of the text will be required.

20. SAT Reading Test Content Specifications
Words in Context
Command of Evidence
Analysis in History/Social Studies
Analysis in Science
10 Questions
21 Questions
(all history/social studies questions)
21 questions
(all science questions)
19% of test
40% of test

21. U.S. and World Literature History/Social Studies
SAT Passage Contents
U.S. and World Literature
History/Social Studies
Science
1 passage; questions
2 passages; or 1 passage and 1 pair; questions each
2 passages, or 1 passage and 1 pair; questions each
20% of test
40% of test

22. FSA
SAT
Today’s tenth graders will be the first for graduation requirement.
Today’s tenth graders will be the first to take the redesigned SAT.
1. Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
2. Math (3rd through 8th grade)
3. Evidence-Based Essay (sub score)
2. Math
3. Evidence-Based Argument Essay (optional, separate score)
Text complexity aligned to grade level to promote college and career readiness
Text complexity aligned to 9-10 grade level, then college and career readiness
FSA questions and test design are evidence-based, motivating and interesting
SAT questions and test design are evidence-based, motivating and interesting, as engaging and relevant to students as possible

24. Mathematics Assessment Clarification
Grade 6 Mathematics or Grade 6 Mathematics Advanced will take the Grade 6 Florida Standards Assessment.
Grade 7 Mathematics or Grade 7 Mathematics Advanced will take the Grade 7 Florida Standards Assessment.
Grade 8 Pre-Algebra or Grade 8 Pre-Algebra Advanced will take the Grade 8 Florida Standards Assessment.

25. Intensive Reading Model
Close Reading Protocol (Stretch Article)
Mini-lessons
Achieve 3000
(2 Lessons a Week)
Differentiated Guided Group
Instruction
Teacher Monitored Independent Practice
Whole Group Explicit Systematic Instruction
Lab Model (Steps 1-5)
Rotation Model (Steps 1-4)
Ready Reading
Close Reading
Strategy Instruction
Text Structure Instruction
Vocabulary and Word Study Skills
Thought Question from Achieve 3000
Writing Instruction Text-Based Responses
Reciprocal Teaching/Literature Group
Independent Reading
Text-Based Writing
Graphic Organizers
Reciprocal Teaching/Literature Group
Reflection

26. Intensive Math Model Whole Group Explicit Systematic Instruction
iReady
Small Group
Instruction
Stations
Whole Group Explicit Systematic Instruction
Concept Development
Misconceptions being Addressed
iReady hands-on lessons
Manipulatives
Visual Models
Math Talk
Spiral Review
Procedural Fluency
Differentiation
Formative Assessment Tasks
20-30 minutes per session
Minimum of 1 hour per week
Collaboration
Math Talk
Differentiated Practice
Spiral Practice
Fluency Games