Welcome
Florida Standards Assessments
Regional Trainings
January 26–February 5, 2015
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Purpose
• The purpose of this training is to
 Introduce you to AIR systems and processes
o FSA Portal
o Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE)
o Test Delivery System (TDS)
o Test Administrator (TA) Interface
o Online Reporting System (ORS)
o Paper-Based Materials Receiving, Packaging, and Returning
 Provide an opportunity for Q and A
• What we won’t cover today
 Students to be tested (above grade level, graduation requirements, etc.)
 Accountability (school grades, teacher performance, etc.)
 Scoring and Reporting specifications and requirements
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Resources
• Test Administration Manuals
• User Guides
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TIDE
TA
Training Test
Infrastructure Trial
ORS
• Training Tests and Scripts
• Packaging and Return Instructions
• Webinars
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Computer-Based Testing
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Grades 8–11 FSA ELA Writing Component
Grades 5–11 FSA ELA Reading Component
Grades 5–8 FSA Mathematics
FSA Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 EOCs
Paper-Based Testing
• Grades 4–7 FSA ELA Writing Component
• Grades 3–4
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FSA ELA Reading
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FSA Mathematics
• Paper-Based Accommodations
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Grades 8–11 FSA ELA Writing Component
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Grades 5–11 FSA ELA Reading
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Grades 5–8 FSA Mathematics
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FSA Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 EOCs
Spring 2015 FSA ELA and Mathematics Paper-Based
Administration Schedule
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Dates
Assessment
Grade Level
March 2–13, 2015
FSA ELA Writing
Component
4–7
March 23–April 10, 2015
FSA ELA Reading and
Mathematics
3–4
April 13–April 24, 2015
FSA ELA Reading
5–11
April 13–April 24, 2015
FSA Mathematics
5–8
Spring 2015 FSA End-of-Course
Paper-Based Administration Schedule
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Dates
Assessment
April 20–May 1, 2015
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
FSA ELA Writing Component
The FSA ELA Writing Component assessment is
administered in one 90-minute test session; however,
students who have not completed testing at the end of 90
minutes may have an additional 30 minutes to complete
the test session.
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FSA ELA Reading Component
All FSA ELA Reading Component assessments are administered in two
sessions over two days.
Grade
Session Length
Number of Sessions
3
80 minutes
2
4
80 minutes
2
5
80 minutes
2
6
85 minutes
2
7
85 minutes
2
8
85 minutes
2
9
90 minutes
2
10
90 minutes
2
11
90 minutes
2
FSA Mathematics
All FSA Mathematics assessments are administered over two days. For
Grades 6–8, the three sessions may be administered as determined by the
district: Sessions 1 and 2 on Day 1 and Session 3 on Day 2, OR Session 1
on Day 1 and Sessions 2 and 3 on Day 2.
Grade
Session Length
Number of Sessions
3
80 minutes
2
4
80 minutes
2
5
80 minutes
2
6
60 minutes
3
7
60 minutes
3
8
60 minutes
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FSA EOC Assessments
All FSA EOC assessments are administered in two sessions over two
days. Any student who has not completed the 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.
Subject
Session Length
Number of Sessions
Algebra 1
90 minutes
2
Geometry
90 minutes
2
Algebra 2
90 minutes
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Paper-Based Testing
• All regular-print materials are scannable test and
answer books.
• For eligible students, the following paper-based
accommodations are available:
 Large print
 Contracted Braille
 Uncontracted Braille
 One-Item-Per-Page
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Computer-Based Testing
• TAs must have a computer or device to manage test
sessions
• Student computers or devices must have the secure browser
installed
• If technical difficulties arise during testing:
 TAs contact school/technology coordinator immediately
 If the issue is not resolved quickly, contact the AIR Help Desk and notify
district assessment coordinator
 Do not have students continue to attempt to log in until issues are resolved
• Participate in district-wide FSA Infrastructure Trial to diagnose
any issues before operational testing
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