FLORIDA STANDARDS
ASSESSMENTS
2014-2015
FSA MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENTS
COMPUTER-BASED TESTING FOR 2014-2015
• Grades 3-4
• Grades 5-6
• Grades 7-8
Paper-based test
Computer-based test
Computer-based test (1st Year)
• Algebra 1 & Geometry EOC Computer-based test
FSA MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENTS
CALCULATORS AND REFERENCE SHEETS FOR 2014-2015
• Grades 3-6 No calculators
permitted (disabled on CBT)
• Grades 7-8 Calculator permitted
(enabled) for designated sections
and items (has not been
determined as of yet.)
• No hand-held calculators are
permitted
• Calculators can be downloaded for
use in the classroom
• Reference sheets will not be
provided for the FSA
• Formulas may be included with
the item if needed
• Conversions, Z tables, etc. will
be in a pop up window if
needed
FSA MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENTS
TEST DESIGN SUMMARY AND BLUE PRINT
Grade 3
Grade 5
Grade 4
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Operations,
Algebraic
Thinking, and
Numbers in Base
Ten
48
Numbers and
OperationsFractions
17
Measurement,
Data, and
Geometry
35
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Reporting
Category
% of Test
39
Operations and
Algebraic Thinking
21
Numbers and
Operations in
Base Ten
21
Operations,
Algebraic
Thinking, and
Numbers in Base
Ten
28
Numbers and
Operations in
Fractions
25
Numbers and
OperationsFractions
Measurement,
Data, and
Geometry
33
Measurement,
Data, and
Geometry
33
FSA MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENTS
TEST DESIGN SUMMARY AND BLUE PRINT
Grade 6
Reporting
Category
Grade 7
% of Test
Ratio and
Proportional
Relationships
15
Expressions and
Equations
Geometry
Reporting
Category
Grade 8
% of Test
Ratio and
Proportional
Relationships
25
30
Expressions and
Equations
21
15
Geometry
23
Statistics and
Probability
19
Statistics and
Probability
The Number
System
21
The Number
System
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Expressions and
Equations
30
Functions
25
Geometry
27
Statistics and
Probability and The
Number System
18
16
15
FSA MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENTS
TEST DESIGN SUMMARY AND BLUE PRINT
Algebra 1 EOC
Reporting
Category
Geometry EOC
% of Test
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Algebra and
Modeling
41
Congruence,
Similarity, Right
Triangles, and
Trigonometry
46
Functions and
Modeling
40
38
Statistics and
The Number
System
19
Circles,
Geometric
Measurement,
and Geometric
Properties with
Equations
Modeling with
Geometry
16
PERCENTAGE OF POINTS BY
DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE LEVEL
Grade
DOK Level 1
DOK Level 2
DOK Level 3
3-8
10% - 20%
60% - 80%
10% - 20%
Algebra 1
10% - 20%
60% - 80%
10% - 20%
Geometry
10% - 20%
60% - 80%
10% - 20%
NAVIGATING THE
MATH ITEM SPECIFICATIONS
• Content Standards
• Assessment Limits
• Text Types
• Acceptable Response Mechanisms*
• Use of Calculator
• Question Complexity
• Sample Item Stems
ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE MECHANISM
Equation Response
Graphic Response - Drag and Drop
ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE MECHANISM
Multi-Select Response
Graphic Response- Drawing/Graphing
and Hot Spot
ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE MECHANISM
Natural Language Response
Multiple Choice Response
Tips/Strategies to Help My Child
Succeed on the Math FSA
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Always read math problems completely before beginning calculations.
Draw a picture that will help you solve the problem.
Do not stay “stuck” on any particular problem; choose the answer(s) you think is best.
Then go on with the rest of the test.
Always double check your work if there is time.
Ask yourself if your answer makes sense.
Don’t be afraid to use your fingers if it will help.
Practice previous lessons on Mathletics/IXL before FSA testing. Exposing yourself to all
of the content will increase your understanding and recognition of tested material.
Continue to work on newly assigned IXL math lessons.
Finish the test. Any unanswered questions will be marked incorrect.
FSA ELA ASSESSMENTS
COMPUTER BASED TESTING 2014-2015
• Grades 3-4
• Grades 5
• Grades 6-8
Paper-based test
Computer-based test (1st Year)
Computer-based test
FSA ELA ASSESSMENTS
TEST DESIGN SUMMARY AND BLUE PRINT
Grade 3
Grade 4
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Key Ideas and
Details
15-25
Reporting
Category
Grade 5
% of Test
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Key Ideas and
Details
15-25
Key Ideas and
Details
15-25
25-25
Craft and
Structure
25-35
25-25
Craft and
Structure
25-35
25-35
Integration of
Knowledge and
Ideas
25-35
Integration of
Knowledge
and Ideas
Integration of
Knowledge and
Ideas
Language and
Editing
15-25
Language and
Editing
15-25
Language and
Editing
15-25
Craft and
Structure
Text-based
writing
TBD
Text-based
writing
TBD
FSA ELA ASSESSMENTS
TEST DESIGN SUMMARY AND BLUE PRINT
Grade 6
Reporting
Category
Grade 7
% of Test
Reporting
Category
Grade 8
% of Test
Reporting
Category
% of Test
Key Ideas and
Details
15-25
Key Ideas and
Details
15-25
Key Ideas and
Details
15-25
Craft and
Structure
25-25
Craft and
Structure
25-25
Craft and
Structure
25-35
Integration of
Knowledge and
Ideas
25-35
Integration of
Knowledge and
Ideas
25-35
Integration of
Knowledge and
Ideas
25-35
Language and
Editing
15-25
Language and
Editing
15-25
Language and
Editing
15-25
Text-based
writing
TBD
Text-based
writing
TBD
Text-based
writing
TBD
PERCENTAGE OF POINTS BY
DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE LEVEL
Grade
DOK Level 1
DOK Level 2
DOK Level 3
3-11
10% - 20%
60% - 80%
10% - 20%
NAVIGATING THE
ELA ITEM SPECIFICATIONS
• Content Standards
• Assessment Limits
• Text Types
• Acceptable Response Mechanisms*
• Task Demand
• Sample Item Stems
ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE MECHANISMS
• Grid Item
ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE MECHANISMS
• Two-Part Hot Text
ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE MECHANISMS
• Multi-select
ACCEPTABLE RESPONSE MECHANISMS
• Open Response
ELA EDITING TASK ITEMS
GRADES 3-8
ELA TEXT-BASED WRITING
GRADES 4-11
• Types of Writing:
• Informative/Explanatory
• Opinion/Argumentative Writing
• Scoring:
• Purpose, Focus and Organization (4-point rubric)
• Evidence and Elaboration (4-point rubric)
• Conventions of Standard English (2-point rubric)
ELA TEXT-BASED WRITING
GRADES 4-11 ACCEPTABLE TEXT TYPES
Informational Text
Literary Text
Primary/Source Nonfiction
Literary Nonfiction
Secondary Sources/Nonfiction
Literary Fiction
Functional Materials
ELA TEXT LENGTHS
TIPS/STRATEGIES TO HELP MY CHILD SUCCEED ON
THE READING FSA
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Monitor that your child reads every day.
Ask questions and that require your child to “prove” their answer with
supporting facts and evidence from the text.
Ask your child to explain their homework.
Encourage them to use academic language.
Focus on vocabulary in context.
Expose your child to multimedia elements such as:
*audio presentations
*slideshows
*graphical elements
Complete See Reader lessons on a weekly basis with at least 80% accuracy.
Visit FSASSESSMENTS.ORG to review released sample tests.
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS
• Questions/Concerns