WHAT EVERY 3RD GRADE PARENT SHOULD KNOW

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AGENDA Attendance Policy Uniform Policy Standards Overview FSA Overview Teachers will provide strategies on how to

prepare your child at home in preparation of the big day

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EXPECTATIONS OF THIRD GRADE

A SAMPLE OF WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL BE WORKING ON IN 3RD GRADE

In 3rd grade, your child will learn important new ideas and gain important new skills.

One of the most important topics this year is multiplication and division. Another is fractions.

Multiplication, division, and fractions are the building blocks for many life skills that students will learn in later grades, such as percentages.

Students also need to master these topics to be ready for algebra and advanced math, so it is essential to get a good start with these topics in 3rd grade.

MATH SERIESSTUDENT TEXTBOOK & PRACTICE BOOK

MATH CHAPTERS- TOPIC BREAKDOWN

Chap. Topic Chap.

Topic

1 Addition and Subtraction Within 1000

7 Division Facts and Strategies

2 Represent and Interpret Data

8 Understand Fractions

3 Understand Multiplication

9 Compare Fractions

4 Multiplication Facts and Strategies

10 Time, Length, Liquid Volume, and Mass

5 Use Multiplication Facts

11 Perimeter and Area

6 Understand Division

12 Two-Dimensional Shapes

PAST AND PRESENT…• In the past, Math instruction focused on

computation.

• Now, Math instruction focuses on APPLICATION through the use of critical thinking skills, higher order thinking and depth of knowledge in order to solve/analyze multi-step problems.

FLORIDA STANDARDS

The standards are similar to Common Core Standards which are across the country and

countries around the world, that provide teachers and parents with a common understanding of what

students are expected to learn. The standards:* Are aligned with college and work expectations

* Are clear, understandable and consistent* Include rigorous content and application of

knowledge through high-order skills* Build upon strengths and lessons of current state

standards* Are informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our

global economy and society* Are evidence-based

What is the FSA?

When is the FSA given?March 28-April 8, 2016

The Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) is an end of year assessment test that is composed of test items that include traditional multiple‐choice items, and items that require students to write a response.

WHICH TESTS WILL MY CHILD TAKE?HOW LONG IS THE FSA?

English Language Arts

2 Test Days

2 Test Sessions

80 minutes each session

56-60 Test Items

Mathematics

2 Test Days

2 Test Sessions

80 minutes each session

60-64 Test Items

Important Facts About the Third Grade FSA Exams

Third grade is an extremely crucial year. If any student does not demonstrate proficiency on any or both exams, they will be considered for retention (student will be held back in the third grade).

Third graders will be taking two FSA exams, reading and math.

The duration of each test is 160 minutes. Achievement level scores are ranged from 1-5. To be

considered on grade level, a student must get a level 3 or higher.

In order for your child to be promoted to the fourth grade, your child must obtain a level 2.

Both the reading and math exams are NOT 100% multiple choice.

Students are not allowed to read aloud, use the bathroom, talk or move about at anytime during testing.

Teachers are not allowed to assist any student, unless students are ESE or ESOL. These students will receive special accommodations according to their IEP.

TEST RULES ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Test Rules Acknowledgment Students will be required to sign (paper tests) or agree to the

Test Rules Acknowledgment before taking any FSA assessment. Test Rules read, “During the test, you must no talk to other students or

make any disturbance; look at another student’s test or computer screen; ask for help answering any test questions; give help to another student in answering test questions; have notes or scratch paper; have any electronic or recording devices in your possession at any time, including breaks, even if you do not use them; fail to follow any other instructions given. After the test, you may not discuss the test items with anyone. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting to blogs or websites like Facebook or Twitter. If you are found sharing information about test items, even without the intent to cheat, your test will be invalidated.”

Test Rules Acknowledgment reads: “I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score will be invalidated.”

ELECTRONIC DEVICES REMINDER No electronic devices permitted during

testingStudents CANNOT have any electronic

device (e.g., cell phone, mp3 player, game system, etc.) on them OR within arm’s reach even if they do not use them

Cause for immediate invalidation of test

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CONTENTS OF THE FSA MATH TEST

■ Multiplying and dividing up to 10 × 10 quickly and accurately, including knowing the times tables from memory.

■ Solving word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

■ Beginning to multiply numbers with more than one digit (e.g., multiplying 9 × 80)

■ Understanding fractions and relating them to the familiar system of whole numbers (e.g., recognizing that 3⁄1 and 3 are the same number)

■ Measuring and estimating weights and liquid volumes, and solving word problems involving these quantities.

■ Reasoning about shapes (e.g., all squares are rectangles but not all rectangles are squares)

■ Finding areas of shapes, and relating area to multiplication (e.g., why is the number of squarefeet for a 9-foot by 7-foot room given by the product 9 × 7?)

TEST ITEM TYPESMath Question Types:

Multiple Choice: Select one answer Multi-Select: More than one answer should be

chosenTwo Part: two questions pertaining to the same

topicEquation Editor: Write an equation to solve the

problem

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

FSA STUDENT SCORE REPORTThe FSA Mathematics Student Report is a two-page color report. The first page provides general

information about the FSA program and resources for students. The second page provides the

student’s 2015 FSA results, including the student’s reporting category scores, and summary of

each reporting category.

FSA Mathematics Reporting Categories

FSA Mathematics measures student achievement of the new Florida Standards in Mathematics.

Operations, Algebraic Thinking, and Numbers in Base Ten

Students represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division. They understand

properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division. They

multiply and divide within 100. They solve problems involving the four operations, and identify

and explain patterns in arithmetic. They use place value understanding and properties of

operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic.

Numbers and Operations—Fractions

Students develop understanding of fractions as numbers.

Measurement, Data, and Geometry

Students solve problems involving measurement and estimation of intervals of time, liquid

volumes, and masses of objects. They represent and interpret data. They understand concepts

of area and relate area to multiplication and addition. They recognize perimeter as an attribute

of plane figures and distinguish between linear and area measures.

FSA MATHEMATICS TEST BREAKDOWN

• 17%Fractions

• 35%Measureme

nt, Data, and

Geometry• 48%Operation,

Algebraic Thinking, and

Numbers in Base 10

Top of Report: The test, student, school, and district are identified on the top of pages 1 and 2 of

the report. Student identification information is also provided on the top of both pages.

FSA Scores: On the top section of page 2, a graph displays the student’s Percentile Rank. Next

to the graph, a statement identifies the student’s Percentile Rank. This information is translated

Reporting Category Scores: In the middle of page 2, a table lists the FSA ELA, Mathematics,

reporting categories assessed. The “Points Earned” column shows the actual number of points

earned in each of the reporting categories. The number of points earned reflects the number of

questions a student answered correctly. The “Points Possible” column provides the total number

of points possible for each of the reporting categories.

Bottom of Report: This section provides a summary of each reporting category assessed.

ESSENTIAL MATH TEST TAKING STRATEGIES Draw a picture Make a table Rule out wrong answers Look for clue words (sum, difference,

altogether, in all, left, each, times, combinations, shared equally, etc.)

Underline the question and circle the important numbers.

Eliminate extra information

3RD GRADE PROMOTION

HOW WILL THE TEST AFFECT MY CHILD?

The FSA exam is ONE of the 4 opportunities for promotion to fourth grade.

3RD GRADE IS A PASS OR FAIL YEAR

There are four opportunities that your child has for promotion to the next grade level.

FSA Portfolio – series of reading passages

with benchmarks to be met ASRA – taken the last week of school

after a mini-boot camp SAT – taken at the end of summer

school

4TH GRADE PROMOTION

If a student’s reading deficiency is not remedied by the end of third grade, as demonstrated by scoring at level 2 on the FSA in reading for grade 3 the student must be retained.

ExemptionsPortfolio- Administered during the 2nd semester All 3rd grade students will complete portfolio Administered in a span of several weeks. Students will complete

one passage each week. Is the 2nd opportunity for a student to be promoted to grade 4 Student must demonstrate mastery of each benchmarkASRA- Administered the last 2 weeks of school Participants

Students scoring a level 1 Students without a passing reading portfolio

Represents the 3rd opportunity within the school year prior to retention

WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD

SUCCEED

Ways You Can Help Your Child Succeed on the FSA

Make sure your child attends school everyday and on time!

Review homework with your child and make sure they are using the test taking strategies learned in class.

Monitor Independent Silent Reading at home to build stamina for reading lengthy passages, including fiction and nonfiction. Utilize FSA question Task Cards after reading with your child.

Mark down test days on your calendar so you and your child are both aware of testing dates.

Make sure your child gets enough sleep on the night before the tests (10-12 hours)

Make sure that your child gets up early enough so that he/she will be on time to school (8:00 am promptly).

Set a back-up alarm clock Set up transportation back-up Ensure that your child eats a healthy breakfast and avoids

heavy foods that may make him/her groggy and avoid high sugar foods that may make him/her hyper.

Encourage your child to do well and leave your child on a positive note.

Being anxious about your child’s test is normal. Help your child to stay stress free by remaining calm around them and by avoiding conflict the morning of the test.

STRATEGIES FOR WORDPROBLEMS

PARENTS AS TEACHERS!

ATTACK WORD PROBLEMS WITH CUBES…

C Circle the numbers

U Underline important words/math vocabulary

B Box the question

E Eliminate unnecessary information

S Solve the problem

RESOURCES

FSA PORTAL

http://www.fsassessment.org

Click on Students and

Parents.

FSA PORTAL The FSA Portal contains all published

information regarding FSA assessments, and released Training Tests

FSA Portal: www.FSAssessments.org To access Training Tests:

1. Click on Students and Parents2. Click Training Tests Click on Training Test Guide for

instructions on how to use the training tests

3. Click on Take the Training Test4. Click Sign In5. Select Student Grade and Click Yes6. Click on test you wish to take

TASK CARDSYou have been provided with task cards

that cover multiplication. Here are some websites where you can find FREE task cards that cover all other 3rd grade standards:

http://3-5cctask.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/Third+Grade+Tasks

http://www.teachingoasis.com/math.htm

http://myvolusiaschools.org/summer-programs/SeaLab/FunintheSunMathTaskCardsCommonCoreFreebie.pdf

RESOURCE WEBSITES • www.flstandards.org• www.dadeschools.net• www.iReady.com• www.ixl.com• www.thinkcentral.com• www.brainpopjr.com• www.fsaassessments.org

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