1. Academic Services Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) 2014-2015 School Year Lake County Schools Investing In Excellence! College and Career Readiness

2. Lake County Schools Vision StatementVision Statement A dynamic, progressive and collaborative learning community embracing change and diversity where every student will graduate with the skills needed to succeed in postsecondary education and the workplace. Mission StatementMission Statement The mission of the Lake County Schools is to provide every student with individual opportunities to excel. Academic Services

3. School Vision and Mission Statement  Insert your school mission and vision statement here

4. Lake County District Elementary Testing  Test results provide teachers with valuable information that assists in meeting the needs of your child.  Tests your child may take this year include the following:  Florida Assessment for Instruction in Reading (FAIR): Grades 3-5  Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener (FLKRS)  Istation Assessments for Instruction in Reading: Grades K-5  Florida Standards Assessments for Math and ELA: Grades 3- 5  FCAT Science: Grade 5  End of Course Exams (EOC): Grades K-5

5. FSA: Florida Standards Assessments  FSA Writing: March 3  FSA Math: March 23-24 (make ups through April 10)  FSA English and Language Arts: March 25-26 (make ups through April 10)  Fifth Grade FSA Math and ELA: April 13-May 8

6. FSA for Writing  Students in grades 4 and 5  The prompt is written at DOK Level 3.  Students will read a paired selection of texts and then respond to a writing prompt during a 90-120 minute block of time.  Paper-based test  Students are evaluated on a 10-point rubric designed by the state. (accessible to parents, students and teachers on the FSA website).

7. FSA for Math  Students will solve and respond to grade-level standards-based questions in multiple formats. GradeProposed Total Time Number of Sessions Computer- Based in 2015? 3160 minutes2No 4160 minutes2No 5160 minutes2Yes

8. FSA for Math  Percentage of points by Depth of Knowledge Level  Approximate test length GradeDOK Level 1DOK Level 2DOK Level 3 3-510% - 20%60% - 80%10% - 20% GradeNumber of Items 360 – 64 4 560 - 64

9. FSA for English and Language Arts  Students will read multiple passages and respond to questions in multiple formats. GradeProposed Total Time Number of Sessions Computer- Based in 2015? 3160 minutes2No 4160 minutes2No 5160 minutes2Yes

10. FSA for English and Language Arts  Percentage of points by Depth of Knowledge Level  Approximate test length GradeDOK Level 1DOK Level 2DOK Level 3 3-510% - 20%60% - 80%10% - 20% GradeNumber of Items 356-60 4 5

11. FCAT Science  Reporting Categories for Fifth Grade  Length of Assessment GradeNature of Science Earth and Space Science Physical Science Life Science 517%29% 25% GradeNumber of Items DurationNumber of Sessions 560-66160 minutes2

12. End of Course Exams (EOC)  All grade levels will participate, grades K-5.  All subjects that are not assessed with a Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) will be assessed with an End of Course Exam.

13. Resources www.fsassessments.org Your source for information about the Florida Standards Assessments www.khanacademy.org Math and Science videos that provide instruction and explanations www.mathisfun.com Math resources for all levels http://illuminations.nctm.org/ Math resources and games for all levels www.mathplayground.com Worksheets and resources for all subjects and all levels www.k12reader.com A website to support your child’s reading skills www.teachertube.com Videos to support your child’s learning in all areas www.dolchword.net Free sight word games and printables www.starfall.com Resources for Kindergarten and Pre-K