Parent NightMRS. ROJAS & MRS. VOLPE

MATER ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFEBRUARY 2, 2016 - ROOM 215

What is the Florida State Assessment?

The *new* Florida State Standards call for a new assessment.

The FSA will show whether or not a student is mastering the new standards.

State Standardized Test for ELA and Math

What are the Dates?

FIRST WEEK OF APRILPAPER-BASED

Assessment Calendar

3rd Grade FSA Administration ELA Session 1 & 2: Tuesday &

Wednesday, March 29th-30th, 2016 Math Session 1 & 2: Thursday,

March 31st & Friday, April 1st, 2016

How will the test affect my child?

The FSA exam is ONE of the 4 opportunities for promotion to fourth grade.

Which tests will my child take?How long is the FSA?

English Language Arts and Listening

2 Test Days

2 Test Sessions

80 minutes each session

56-60 Test Items

Mathematics

2 Test Days

2 Test Sessions

80 minutes each session

60-64 Test Items

Promotion to 4th Grade

If a student’s reading deficiency is not remedied by the end of third grade, as demonstrated by scoring at level 2 on the FSA in reading for grade 3 the student must be retained.

ExemptionsPortfolio- Administered during the 2nd semester (Quarters3-4) All 3rd grade students will complete portfolio—17 individual passages and questions sets Administered in a span of several weeks. Students will complete one passage each

week. Is the 2nd opportunity for a student to be promoted to grade 4 Student must demonstrate mastery of each benchmarkASRA- Administered the last 2 weeks of school Participants

Students scoring a level 1 Students without a passing reading portfolio

Represents the 3rd opportunity within the school year prior to retention

3rd Grade Requirements: During Testing

Students will be timed when completing the FSA.

The assessment will include both multiple choice and open ended questions.

Students will be required to write and give evidence when answering open ended questions.

They will be encouraged to summarize or paraphrase the reading material provided.

Will my child receive any accommodations?

Students that are ESOL Levels I, II, III, or IV receive extended time.

Other students may receive accommodations on a case by case basis when accommodations have been pre-defined.

FSA Practice Test & Task Cards

http://www.fsassessments.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/FL_PT_QuickGuide_10-8-142.pdf

http://fsassessments.org/training-tests

Reading Question Task Cards Grade 3http://languageartsreading.dadeschools.net/pdf/LAFS/Task%20Cards/LAFS%20Question%20Task%20Cards%20Grade%203.pdf

The purpose of these training tests is to become familiar with the system, functionality, and item types; the tests are not intended to guide classroom instruction.  Descriptions and response instructions for each item type are included in the Training Test User Guide that may be accessed in the “Resources” pages of this portal.  Users should refer to the tutorials or the guide to familiarize themselves with the different features and response instructions for each item type.

What does the FSA look like??

English Language

ArtsMathematics

FSA English Language Arts Test Breakdown

• 15-25%

Key Ideas and Details

• 15-25%

Languageand Editing

• 20-30%

Integration ofKnowledge and Ideas

• 25-35%

Craft and Structure

*Please refer to Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS) Grade 3 Handout for more information.

Questions TypesELA

For all sections on the FSA test…

•There are six different types of questions…(different from the FCAT.)

Multiple Choice Multi-Select: More than one answer should be chosen.Two part questions: two questions pertaining to the same topic. Open Response: 1-3 sentences (Just enough to answer the question and support it from the text) Hot Text: highlights the sentence Graphics: interacting with the text

English Language Arts (ELA) Tips- What to do with your child

•There will be a reading portion for both the Writing and ELA portion.

•Consistent reading every night. •20 -30 minutes of Reading per day! ANY Reading is good!

Ask about what they are Reading •Ask them to explain their homework •Focus on vocabulary in context. •Make sure they are practicing reading and Math at

home using Reading Plus, Reflex Math, and MyOn.

Example FSA ELA Questions

Example FSA ELA Questions

Example FSA ELA Question

2 Part and Hot Text 2 part have part A and part B

Part A: How does the main character, Eddie, feel in the paragraph below? “Juice should be orange, purple, or red” Mary said. “It’s definitely not supposed to

be green!” He knew his sister might have to be coaxed into trying the new drink. “This will be something new” Eddie told her. “It’s fun to try new things”. angry Adventurous Confused Frustrated

Part B: Which sentences show this feeling? (Hot Text)

Juice should be orange, purple, or red” Mary said. “It’s definitely not supposed to be green!” Hi knew his sister might have to be coaxed into trying the new drink. “This will be something new Eddie told her. “It’s fun to try new things”.

Example FSA ELA Questions

FSA Mathematics Test Breakdown

• 17%

Fractions

• 35%

Measurement, Data, and Geometry

• 48%

Operation, Algebraic Thinking, and Numbers in Base 10

*Please refer to Mathematics Florida Standards (MAFS) Grade 3 Handout for more information.

Question Types: Math

Ask students to show their work. Students should be able to explain how they arrived at the final

answer. Students should closely read all word problems to better understand

the task. Students should underline, highlight, or circle key words in words

problems. Help students follow these steps: What I need to find? What information do I need to use? How will I use the information? Solve the problems Explain your answer.

Math TipsWhat you should do with your child

Ask students to show their work. •Students should be able to explain how they arrived at the final answer. •Students should closely read all word problems to better understand the task.Students should underline, highlight, or circle key words in words problems. Help students follow these steps:

What I need to find?What information do I need to use?How will I use the information?Solve the problemsExplain your answer.

Example FSA Math Questions

Example FSA Math Questions

Tom planted 5 rows of flowers with 7 flowers in each row. Write a multiplication equation that shows the number of flowers in Tom’s rectangular shaped garden?

(Equation Response)

Tom told Mary he planted 48 flowers in the rectangular-shaped garden. Select the correct sentence Mary could use to describe how the flowers were planted?

(Multiple Choice Response)

How can I prepare my child for the FSA?

Use Technology.

Read together EVERY night.

Use FSA Task Cards.

Ask you child questions.

Make sure your child is using TEXT EVIDENCE.

Review multiplication and division tables.

FSA portal

http://www.fsassessment.org Click on Students and Parents.

What do I do…

• Make sure your child gets enough sleep.

The Night Before

the FSA?• Eat a normal

breakfast.• Talk to your child.• Arrive at school

early.

The Morning of the FSA?

Additional recommendations…

Studies show that students who complete the following number of sessions using instructional technology are more likely to pass the FSA:Reading Plus: 40 Sessions /

Reach grade level passages.-Level C

Relax and Laugh

Questions?

Email us at

dvolpe@materelementary.commrojas@materelementary.com

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