 Florida Standards Assessments were
developed to measure student success with the
new Florida State Standards.
 Ensures that the State of Florida is providing
every child the opportunity to learn and succeed
in college, career, and in life.
Students in Grade 3 will take the paper-based
Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) English
Language Arts (ELA).
New this year —3rd Grade Math will be
assessed on the computer
2017 FSA Schedule
3rd Grade
ELA – Session 1
80 minutes
Wednesday, March 29 ELA– Session 2
80 minutes
Thursday, April 20
Math– Session 1
80 minutes
Friday, April 21
Math– Session 2
80 minutes
Tuesday, March 28
Note: Students will be given a short break during each test
session.
If you would like to proctor during any of these times,
please see Mrs. Mabry tonight. 
FSA-ELA
Content Assessed on FSA ELA
- 50% Informational- non-fiction, informative, charts,
graphs, timelines, etc.
- 50% Literature- fiction, stories
- Students will read multiple passages ranging from 100-700
words and respond to questions in multiple formats
including…
FSA-ELA
Multiple-choice Items: students choose only one answer
Multi-select Items: More than one answer should be chosen
Editing Task: student fills in a circle to indicate their answer choice
Multi-part Items: Responding to two or more related questions.
The parts of an item may be either multiple choice
or multi-select.
Open Response Items: Can be answered in one or two
complete sentences.
Multimedia: audio clips to assess listening comprehension
FSA-Math
Content Assessed on the FSA Math
35%
17%
48%
FSA Math Test Design
Technology Enhanced Question Types:
1. Hot Text
– a. Selectable Hot Text – Excerpted sentences from the text are
presented in this item type. When the student hovers over
certain words, phrases, or sentences, the options highlight. This
indicates that the text is selectable (“hot”).
– b. Drag‐and‐Drop Hot Text – Certain numbers, words,
phrases, or sentences may be designated “draggable” in this
item type. When the student hovers over these areas, the text
highlights. The student can then click on the option, hold down
the mouse button, and drag it to a graphic or other format.
FSA Math Test Design
Technology Enhanced Question Types:
2. Open Response – The student uses the keyboard to enter a response into
a text field. These items can usually be answered in a sentence or two.
3. Multi-select – The student is directed to select all of the correct answers
from among a number of options. These items are different from
multiple‐choice items, which allow the student to select only one correct
answer.
4. Graphic Response Item Display (GRID) – The student selects
numbers, words, phrases, or images and uses the drag‐and‐drop feature to
place them into a graphic. This item type may also require the student to
use the point, line, or arrow tools to create a response on a graph.
FSA Math Test Design
Technology Enhanced Question Types:
5. Equation Editor – The student is presented with a toolbar that
includes a variety of mathematical symbols that can be used to create
a response. Responses may be in the form of a number, variable,
expression, or equation, as appropriate to the test item.
6. Matching Item – The student checks a box to indicate if
information from a column header matches information from a row.
7. Table Item – The student types numeric values into a given table.
The student may complete the entire table or portions of the table
depending on what is being asked.
FSA Achievement Levels
Level 1- Inadequate/Highly likely to need substantial help to reach the next grade
Level 2- Below Satisfactory/Likely to need substantial help to reach the next grade
Level 3- Satisfactory/May need additional support for the next grade
Level 4- Proficient/Likely to excel at the next grade
Level 5- Mastery/Highly likely to excel in the next grade
3rd Grade Retention
• Students in 3rd grade must achieve a Level 2 or higher on the FSA
ELA Reading Assessment for promotion purposes
• Letters were sent home with all students who currently meet one of
the early indicators that the student may receive less than a Level 2 on
the FSA.
• Good Cause Exemption for students who do score a Level 1
1. SAT 10 scoring at the 45th percentile (May and July)
2. STAR Reading scoring at the 50th percentile
3. Istation scoring at the 50th percentile
4. Portfolio (~ 60 passages)
Good Cause Exemptions 1-3 may not be given before April 10th
* All students who score a Level 1 on the ELA Assessment are
encouraged to attend the Summer Reading Camp.
Preparing for FSA
* Practice Tests and test-item practice handouts are
available on the FSA Portal. http://fsassessments.org/
* Students are required to participate in a practice test
session at their school prior to testing.