Presented by Dr. Tiscornia, Mrs. DeBever and Ms. Whitfield

March 10, 2015

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• Information on testing FSA, EOC,

CGA’s.

• Test taking tips.

• Impact of test scores on students.

• Calculating the EOC’s onto your final

grade.

• Common Core

• CGA data

• Resources

INFORMATION ON TESTING:

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These materials and other resources about the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) program are located in the FSA Portal at www.FSAssessments.org.

Designed to highlight important information

regarding test administration policies and

procedures.

Resources on testing format and sample questions

for students to have an overview.

We will log in so parents can see what the FSA looks

like.

TEST SCHEDULE-MARCH WRITING TEST

2 A March 3 B 4 A 5 B

8th Grade FSA

Writes

Session 1 Delta

CBT

Session 2

Gamma CBT

6 A

8th Grade FSA

Writes

Session 1 Kappa

CBT

9 B

FSA Writes

make-up

10 A

6th & 7th

Grade FSA

Writes

in Homeroom

11 B

FSA Writes

make-up

12 A

FSA Writes

make-up

13 B

All FSA writing

tests must be

completed by

today.

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TESTING SCHEDULE-APRIL READING AND MATH

13 B April

8th Gr FSA Science

6th Gr FSA Reading

Session 1

14 A

6th Gr FSA Reading

Session 1

15 B

6th Gr FSA Reading

Session 2

16 A

6th Gr FSA Reading

Session 2

17 B

7th Gr FSA Reading

Session 1

20 A

7th Gr FSA Reading

Session 1

21 B

7th Gr FSA Reading

Session 2

22 A

7th Gr FSA Reading

Session 2

23 B

8th Gr FSA Reading

Session 1

24 A

8th Gr FSA Reading

Session 1

27 B

8th Gr FSA Reading

Session 2

28 A

8th Gr FSA Reading

Session 2

29 B

7th Gr FSA Math

Session 1

30 A

7th Gr FSA Math

Session 1

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Testing Schedule-MayMath-FSA, EOC-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II and Civics. CGA’s post test.

1 B May

7th Gr FSA Math

Session 2

4 A

7th Gr FSA Math

Session 2

5 B

6th Gr FSA Math

Session 1

Algebra 2 EOC

Session 1

6 A

6th Gr FSA Math

Session 1

Algebra 2 EOC

Session 2

7 B

6th Gr FSA Math

Session 2

8 A

6th Gr FSA Math

Session 2

11 B

Geometry EOC

Session 1

12 A

Geometry

EOC Session 2

13 B

Algebra 1 EOC

Session 1

14 A

Algebra 1 EOC

Session 1

15 B

Algebra 1 EOC Session 2

18 A

Algebra 1 EOC Session

2

CGA Post Test

19 B

Civics EOC

CGA Post Test

20 A

Civics EOC

CGA Post Test

21 B

Civics EOC

CGA Post Test

22 A

CGA Post Test

25 B

CGA Post Test

Final Exams

26 A

CGA Post Test

Final Exams

27 B

CGA Post Test

Final Exams

28 A

CGA Post Test

Final Exams

29 B

CGA Post Test

Final Exams

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TESTING TIME FRAME:

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FSA Writes 1 session 120 minutes

FSA Reading 2 sessions 85 minutes each session

FSA Math 3 sessions 60 minutes each session

EOC Algebra 1 2 sessions 90 minutes each session

EOC Algebra 2 2 sessions 90 minutes each session

EOC Geometry 2 sessions 90 minutes each session

EOC Civics 1 session 180 minutes

CGA Post Test 1 session 60 minutes

Despite all the testing our regular classroom curriculum and class schedules continue. Our testing coordinator, Dr. Tiscornia, has created a testing format that will minimally disturb our schools regular schedule.

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION CONTINUES

TEST TAKING TIPS:

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• Have students log in to FSA to become familiar and feel

comfortable with the test format.

• Get a good nights rest and eat a healthy breakfast

• Don’t overemphasize the performance on these

assessments. This only builds up anxiety on the students.

• Let them know to try their best and to not spend too

much time on one question. If they come across a

difficult question skip it and come back to it later.

• Believe in themselves and they will do great!

EOC’s/CGA’s/FSA’s who takes what and how is my child impacted?

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FSA Writing and Reading: All students grades 6-8.

FSA math: Students taking Math 1 and 2.

FCAT: Science for 8th grade only.

EOC’s: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Civics.

CGA 4: Only classes that don’t have FSA or EOC.

World language, Science 6th and 7th, World history 6th,

American history 8th and all electives.

BREAKDOWN OF SCORES:

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All EOC’s count as 30% of the

students grade in that class.

FSA is used for future course

placement of students.

(Intensive Math or Reading)

HOW TO CALCULATE THE

IMPACT OF THE EOC:

The EOC is 30% of the

students grade:

Q1+Q2+Q3+Q4 ÷4 x .7 + EOC

score (0-4) x .3= Final grade

** Please be aware of this so

you won’t have any surprises.

Examples of calculations:

Grades: 1+1+1+0=3/4= .75

.75 x .7=.525

EOC: 1 x .3= .3

.525 + .3= .825 (failed)

EXAMPLE 2:

Grades:

2+2+2+2=8/4=2

2 x .7 = 1.4

EOC: 1 x .3= .3

1.4 + .3= 1.7 (passed)

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EXAMPLE 1:

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Your turn to try it out!

Students grades:

Q1: D

Q2: C

Q3: F

Q 4: D

EOC score: 2

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Designed to ensure students are prepared for

today’s entry-level careers, freshman-level

college courses, and workforce training

programs.

Focuses on developing the critical-thinking,

problem-solving, and analytical skills

students will need to be successful.

Top down approach to develop curriculum.

Information: www.corestandards.org

WHY COMMON CORE?

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The way we taught students in the past simply

does not prepare them for the higher demands

of college and careers today.

Schools throughout the country have changed

from state standards to the common core

standards in an effort to improve teaching and

learning and ensure that all children will

graduate with the skills they need to be

successful.

Common Core in

Language Arts (Reading)

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• Students will read more texts that provide facts

and background knowledge in areas including

science and social studies

• They will read more challenging texts and be

asked more questions that will require them to

refer back to what they have read

• There will also be an increased emphasis on

building a strong vocabulary so that students can

read and understand challenging material

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• Provide detailed summaries of texts

• Determine the theme of a text and how it is conveyed

• Describe how a particular story or play unfolds and how characters

• Respond to plot developments

• Use a range of reading strategies to determine the meaning of unknown

words as they are used in a text

• Compare and contrast various texts, including poems, stories, and

historical novels

• Understand the figurative and connotative (implied) meaning of words and

phrases

• Support written claims or arguments with clear reasons and relevant

evidence

• Produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to the task, purpose, and

audience

• Participate in class discussions about various texts and topics

• Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing upon

multiple sources

• Identify and evaluate specific claims or arguments in a text

Common Core-ELA (Reading)

COMMON CORE

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• Teachers will concentrate on teaching a more

focused set of major math concepts and skills

• Teachers to use rich and challenging math

content to engage students in solving real-world

problems in order to inspire greater interest in

mathematics

COMMON CORE

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• Students use precise math language to explain

and justify their work

• Students construct arguments, explain and

provide feedback on the work of others

• Students share a variety of solution methods to

demonstrate and develop understanding of the

content

• Students talk and ask questions about their

thinking to clarify their understanding

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Ask your guidance counselor if you are

interested in getting your students CGA scores.

Data is interesting, but be reminded that each

CGA measures different standards so not all

data is comparative from quarter to quarter.

Scores of 44% or higher show working towards

mastery, 60% or higher show mastery of

materials presented.

RESOURCES:

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Math Excel

FLVS-study tools

FSAssessment.org

Common core: www.cgcs.org

Florida Department of Education:

www.fldoe.org/accountability/assess

ments/k-12-student-

assessment/fcat2.stml/

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QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS