The
Florida
Standards:
What Every
Parent Should
Know
Dywayne B. Hinds
Executive Director,
Middle School Education
Teaching and Learning Services
Pinellas County Schools
Improving Instruction Today;
Preparing for Tomorrow
Intended Outcomes:
• What are the Florida Standards?
• What are the benefits of the Florida Standards?
• What is the design of both the FSA ELA & Math Assessments?
• Who is impacted by the standards change?
• When will students in Florida / Pinellas County take the FSA?
• Where can you find additional information?
Why New Standards?
Preparing Students to be College and
Career Ready
College Ready
• Ready for credit bearing course work upon entrance
into college
Career Ready
• Ready for a job that provides a salary to support a
family of four with benefits and opportunity for
promotion (not a poverty level job)
Why Florida Standards Matter
• Our goal is to ensure Florida’s students graduate high
school ready for success in college, career and life. In
order to prepare our students for success and make them
competitive in the global workplace, we must provide
them with a set of clear, consistent and strong academic
standards.
• The Florida Standards will equip our students with the
knowledge and skills they need to be ready for careers
and college-level coursework. Having the best and
highest academic standards for our students today will
prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow.
Why did we need a change?
Lack of Clarity
• “Write for a variety of purposes.”
• “Respond to variety of literary/informational texts.”
• “Competently use money.”
• Were these standards clear to teachers, students, and
parents?
Why did we need a change?
Inconsistencies
• Different districts set different learning targets
• Different classrooms learning different topics
• We must expect high achievement from all students in all
classrooms
• Florida chose to include more standards than those
outlined in Common Core
New Tests for New Standards
• With new, more rigorous standards in place to help
Florida students succeed, the FCAT 2.0 no longer serves
the purpose of measuring student progress and
achievement.
• The Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) will measure
student mastery of the newly adopted Florida
Standards through a variety of item types.
What is Different about
the Florida Standards Assessments?
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Assesses the higher expectations of the Florida Standards
Provides a basis for comparing Florida performance to that of other states
Emphasizes analytical thinking
Provides a more authentic assessment through a variety of item formats
Increased complexity of texts
Focus on foundational math skills and application in novel, real-world
situations
• Increased focus on justifying and presenting results and methods
• Critical reading and writing infused across all curricular areas
• Re-ordering of math content to reflect research-based path to college and
career readiness
Benefits of Florida Standards
Preparation:
The Florida Standards will prepare students
for both college and the workplace and
emphasizes higher-order skills instead of
knowledge and recall.
Benefits of Florida Standards
Competition:
The Florida Standards have been influenced
by internationally-benchmarked
standards, ensuring that our students are
prepared to be competitive in the global
job market.
Benefits of Florida Standards
Clarity:
The standards are focused, coherent, and
clear. Everyone knows what is expected of
our students.
Benefits of Florida Standards
Collaboration:
Florida Standards will be a foundation for
teachers across districts to work together
from the same blueprints. This will
facilitate the sharing of best practices.
Florida Standards Assessment Test Design
English Language Arts/Literacy
Text-based Writing
Shifts in English Language Arts
1) PK – 5: Balancing Informational Text and Literature
2) 6-12: Building Knowledge in the Disciplines
3) Staircase of Complexity
4) Text-based Answers
5) Writing from Multiple Sources
6) Academic Vocabulary
Instructional CHANGES
• Attention to Text Complexity
• Emphasis on Student Tasks (especially writing)
• Responsibility for Reading & Writing Instruction
- Every Teacher, Every Subject, Every Day!
Florida Standards Assessment Test Design
English Language Arts/Literacy
Reading
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Editing Task Items
Multiple Choice Items
Multi-select Items
Two-part Items
Hot Text Items
Open Response Items
Graphic Response Items (GRID)
Open Response Items
Text-based Writing
Editing Task Item
Text with a Series of Questions
Text with a Series of Questions
Audio Multiple-Choice Item
Multi-Select Items
Two-Part Items
Hot Text Items
Graphic Response Item (GRID)
Open Response Item
Florida Standards Assessment Test Design
Mathematical Practice Standards
Mathematics
Standards for Mathematical
CONTENT (Familiar)
• Define what students should know and be able to do (The “What”)
Standards for Mathematical PRACTICE
(New and Different)
• Describe ways in which the mathematical content standards should be
approached (The “How”)
Instructional CHANGES in Math
• Promote deep student discussion on the content
• Emphasis on Student Tasks (performance-tasks)
• Include PRACTICE Standards at all grade levels
• Expanded use of technology
Florida Standards Assessment Test
Design
Mathematics
• Multiple Choice Items
• Multi-select Items
• Equation Response Items
• Graphic Response Items
Scientific Calculator
Calculator
Calculator Policy
• Online calculator tool for FSA Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics
and EOC assessments will be the scientific calculator.
• Permit the use of a hand-held scientific calculator for ALL
STUDENTS taking an FSA Mathematics assessment (Grade 7,
Grade 8, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2) during
calculator-allowable sessions only (Sessions 2 and 3 for
grades 7 and 8; Session 2 for EOCs).
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FSA Calculator Summary
Assessment
Calculator Permitted
Grades 3 and 4 Mathematics
PBT- None
Grades 5 and 6 Mathematics
CBT - None
Grades 7 and 8
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Geometry
Computer-based scientific
calculator or hand-held
scientific calculator (during
certain sessions only)
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Practice Using the Online Calculator
The online scientific calculator for grades 7 and 8 and the EOCs can be found at:
https://air.tds.airast.org/student/Scripts/Calculator/TDSCalculator.html?mode=ScientificInv
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Conversions will be provided in a pop-up window for the
grades 5-11 CBT and as a conversion sheet for grade 4.
Customary Conversions
Metric Conversions
1 foot = 12 inches
1 yard = 3 feet
1 mile = 5,280 feet
1 mile = 1,760 yards
1 meter = 100 centimeters
1 meter = 1000 millimeters
1 kilometer = 1000 meters
1 liter = 1000 milliliters
1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
1 pint = 2 cups
1 quart = 2 pints
1 gallon = 4 quarts
1 gram = 1000 milligrams
1 kilogram = 1000 grams
1 pound = 16 ounces
1 ton = 2,000 pounds
Time Conversions
1 minute = 60 seconds
1 hour = 60 minutes
1 day = 24 hours
1 year = 365 days
1 year = 52 weeks
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Multiple Choice Item
Multi-Select Items
Graphic Response Item
Graphic Response Item
Equation Response Item
Equation Response Item
A chocolate company selects 100 random packages
to check their weight and packaging. The company
finds that 5 packages have incorrect weights and 10
different packages have incorrect packaging.
How many packages out of 2,000 should the
company predict have only incorrect weights?
How many packages out of 2,000 should the
company predict have only incorrect packaging?
Florida Standards Assessment
Summaries
Who is impacted?
• K-12 students
• Current 3rd – 11th graders will take
the new Florida State Assessments
(FSA)
Florida Standards Assessment Format
• Paper-based accommodated exams will
consist of multiple-choice, multiselect, and
gridded-response questions.
• Computer-based exams will consist of
multiple- choice, multiselect, and technologyenhanced questions (using online tools and
manipulatives).
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FSA
Mathematics
Assessments
Grades 6-8 Mathematics
Grade
Number
of Items
Number of
Days
Administration
Mode/Test Materials
TOTAL
Testing Time
62 – 66
Number
of
Sessions*
3
Grade 6
2
180 minutes
Grade 7
62 – 66
3
2
CBT with work folder;
no Calculator
CBT with work folder;
Scientific Calculator
(Sessions 2 and 3 only)
Grade 8
62 – 66
3
2
CBT with work folder;
Scientific Calculator
(Sessions 2 and 3 only)
180 minutes
180 minutes
*All sessions administered over two days. For Grades 6-8, Session 1 is
on Day 1, Sessions 2 & 3 on Day 2.
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End-of-Course Assessments
Course
Number
of Items
Number
of
Sessions
Number
of Days
Administration
Mode/Test Materials
TOTAL
Testing
Time
Algebra 1
64 – 68
2
2
CBT with work folder;
Scientific Calculator
(Session 2 only)
180
minutes
Geometry
64 – 68
2
2
CBT with work folder;
Scientific Calculator
(Session 2 only)
180
minutes
Algebra 2
64 – 68
2
2
CBT with work folder;
Scientific Calculator
(Session 2 only)
180
minutes
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FSA
English Language Arts
Assessments
FSA ELA Session Timing
• The FSA ELA includes the Text-Based Writing
Component, administered separately from the rest of
FSA ELA to allow time for handscoring; will be reported
as part of a single ELA score.
• Headphones are required for all students for Grades 511 ELA listening items (CBT).
• External keyboards are strongly
recommended.
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FSA ELA – Writing Component ONLY
Grade
Number
of Items
Number
of
Sessions
Number
of Days
Administration
Mode/Test
Materials*
TOTAL Testing
Time**
6
1 prompt
1
1
PBT
90 minutes
7
1 prompt
1
1
PBT
90 minutes
8
1 prompt
1
1
CBT
90 minutes
*All students (PBT and CBT) receive a planning sheet.
**Students may have an additional 30 minutes, if needed.
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FSA ELA Writing Component
For responding to text-based prompts:
• Spell check – NO
• Bold
• Italics
• Underline
• Remove formatting
• Insert/remove numbered list
• Insert/remove bulleted list
• Decrease indent
• Cut, copy, paste, undo, redo
• Insert special character
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FSA ELA Reading Component
Grade
Number
of Items
Number Number
of
of Days
Sessions
Administration
Mode in 2015/ Test
Materials
TOTAL Testing
Time
6
58–62
2
2
CBT with worksheet
170 minutes
7
58–62
2
2
CBT with worksheet
170 minutes
8
58–62
2
2
CBT with worksheet
170 minutes
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Florida Standards
Assessment
Timeline
&
Dates
General FSA Timeline
General Testing Timeline
FSA
ELA Pinellas County Timeline
FSA Writing component
Grades 6 and 7
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Paper based test
March 3rd (Make Ups March 4th)
Grade 8
• Computer based test (New Typing required)
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March 2-13
FSA Reading component
Grades 6 -8
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Computer based test (ALL Grades Levels)
April 13 – May 8
FSA Mathematics
Pinellas County Timeline
Grades 6 -8
• Computer based test (ALL Grades Levels)
• April 13 – May 1
State End of Course Exams
Algebra
• Computer based
• May 4 - 8
• Graduation requirement (opportunity to retake until
passed)
• 30 percent of final course grade
• Will not take FSA Math
Geometry
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Computer based
May 11 - 15
30 percent of final course grade
Will not take FSA Math
State End of Course Exams
Civics 7th grade
• Computer based
• May 18 - 22
• 30 percent of final course grade
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Civics EOC: General Information
The End of Course Assessment tests
content knowledge
All multiple choice items
Items may include political cartoons,
maps, photographs, diagrams,
illustrations, charts or tables
Duration: 160 minutes
Length: 52-56 items
Civics EOC: Complexity Level
• Low Complexity: 15-25%
– Recall or recognize a fact, definition, term
or procedure
• Moderate Complexity: 45-65%
– Examine relationships, determine cause and
effect, determine significance
• High Complexity: 15-25%
– Engage in abstract reasoning, planning,
analysis, judgment and creative thought
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Civics EOC: Reporting Categories
Reporting Category 1 (25%): Origins and
Purposes of Law and Government
Reporting Category 2 (25%): Roles, Rights
and Responsibilities of Citizens
Reporting Category 3 (25%): Government
Policies and Political Processes
Reporting Category 4 (25%): Organization
and Function of Government
Civics EOC: Preparation
• Civics Study Group: Tuesdays 4:15-5:15 in Mrs.
Webb’s room (007G)
• Review Website: Escambia County Civics EOC
Review Website
• Civics interactive games: www.icivics.org
• Civics Interactive Notebooks
FCAT 2.0 Science – No Change
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FCAT Science – Next Generation Standards
8th grade only
Paper-based
April 13 through April 16
Where can I go for more information
about the standards?
Resources:
Parent Guides to Student Success
www.pta.org/common_core_standards.asp
• By grade level
• Sample of what your child will be working on
• Activities included for you to support at home
Informational Resources
Florida Department of Education
www.fldoe.org
CPALMS
http://www.cpalms.org/Public/
FLDOE Assessment Website
http://www.fldoe.org/asp/
FSA Portal
http://www.fassessments.org/