COMPUTER-BASED FSA MATHEMATICS
5TH GRADE
GEORGIANA CARSON
EIGHTH STREET ELEMENTARY
5TH 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.
• Measures student mastery of the standards taught.
• Emphasizes critical thinking.
• Able to compare student nationally.
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
FSA DATES AND TIMES
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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.
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
MULTIPLE CHOICE
MULTI-SELECT RESPONSES
GRID RESPONSES
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
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
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-andfamilies/practice-tests/.
• PARCC ~ http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/math/
• CPALMS (Educator’s resource)
• Broward County Warm-ups
• Florida Test Prep FSA practice book