WelcomeFlorida Standards Assessments

Regional Trainings

January 26 –February 5, 2015

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• The purpose of this training is to Introduce you to AIR systems and processes

o FSA Portalo Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE)o Test Delivery System (TDS)o Test Administrator (TA) Interfaceo 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

Purpose

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• Test Administration Manuals• User Guides

TIDE TA Training Test Infrastructure Trial ORS

• Training Tests and Scripts• Packaging and Return Instructions• Webinars

Resources

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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

Computer-Based Testing

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• Grades 4–7 FSA ELA Writing Component • Grades 3–4

FSA ELA Reading FSA Mathematics

• Paper-Based Accommodations Grades 8–11 FSA ELA Writing Component Grades 5–11 FSA ELA Reading Grades 5–8 FSA Mathematics FSA Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 EOCs

Paper-Based Testing

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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

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.

FSA ELA Writing Component

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FSA ELA Reading ComponentAll 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 MathematicsAll 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 3

FSA EOC AssessmentsAll 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 2

• 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

Paper-Based Testing

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• 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

Computer-Based Testing

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