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Computer-Based FSA Mathematics 5th Grade

Computer-Based FSA Mathematics 5th Grade. Georgiana Carson Eighth Street Elementary 5 th Grade Inclusion Teacher. What is the FSA? The Florida Standards Assessment (FSA). Will prepare Florida students for success in college, career, and in life by emphasizing analytical thinking.

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Computer-Based FSA Mathematics 5th Grade

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  1. Computer-Based FSA Mathematics5th Grade Georgiana Carson Eighth Street Elementary 5th Grade Inclusion Teacher

  2. What is the FSA?The Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) • Will prepare Florida students for success in college, career, and in life by emphasizing analytical thinking. • Measures student mastery of the standards taught. • Emphasizes critical thinking. • Able to compare student nationally.

  3. Changes in Student Expectations The Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) developed by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) demand students… • maintain an increased sense of accountability toward their own learning • develop a concept beyond an opinion and move to “support and evidence” • think in a more conceptual, analytical and global manner • utilize higher-order, critical thinking skills • shift from mere memorization of terms to a deep understanding of meaning • transfer skills to new experiences • operate in a more student-centered environment with built in peer collaboration

  4. FSA Dates and Times • February 29th – April 15th, 2016 • Check with your child’s school for specific date • 2 Days • 2 Sessions • 80 minutes per session • 160 minutes total for grade level • Reference sheet with conversions will be provided • If your child is ill, keep him/her home. Students may not finish a session if they leave the school during a session, and sessions must be taken in order.

  5. Math Question Types: • Multiple Choice: Select one answer • Multi-Select: More than one answer should be chosen • Two Part: two questions pertaining to the same topic • Open Response: type or click on numbers and symbols create an answer • Hot Spot: creating items on graphs (computer-based) • Graphics: interacting with the text (computer-based) • Drag and Drop: drag numbers, symbols, etc., and place in appropriate area to create an answer

  6. Multiple Choice

  7. Multi-select responses

  8. Grid Responses

  9. How can I support my child? • Stay involved in your child’s education. • Offer positive support and feedback. • Encourage your child to relax and do his or her very best. • Stay connected with your child’s school and teachers. • Help your child get a good night’s sleep • Easy Evening and calm morning routine, lots of positive vibes

  10. Electronic Devices If a student has an electronic device at their desk, in their pocket, or ANYWHERE they can reach it during testing or while on a break, the test will not be scored. Some examples of electronic devices are: • Cell phones or smartphones • Tablets • Smartwatches • Handheld video games • MP3 players • Cameras

  11. Additional Resources • Take advantage of on-line resources, such as school websites and portals. • Computer Based practice test ~ FSA • Paper Based practice test ~ http://www.fsassessments.org/students-and-families/practice-tests/. • PARCC ~ http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/math/ • CPALMS(Educator’s resource) • Broward County Warm-ups • Florida Test Prep FSA practice book

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