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FCAT 2.0 Science and Biology 1 EOC Updates

FCAT 2.0 Science and Biology 1 EOC Updates. Presentation to FASS by Linda Oravetz May 6, 2011. FCAT 2.0 Science Grades 5 and 8. The assessments begin in Spring 2012. All items are multiple-choice. The benchmarks are grouped together by similar content. All groups are annually assessed.

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FCAT 2.0 Science and Biology 1 EOC Updates

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  1. FCAT 2.0 Science and Biology 1 EOC Updates Presentation to FASS by Linda Oravetz May 6, 2011

  2. FCAT 2.0 Science Grades 5 and 8 • The assessments begin in Spring 2012. • All items are multiple-choice. • The benchmarks are grouped together by similar content. All groups are annually assessed. • The Test Item Specifications are available on DOE’s website (see end of presentation for link).

  3. FCAT 2.0 Science Grade 5 • Comprehensive assessment based on benchmarks from grades 3 – 5 • Test length: 60 – 66 questions (including field-test items*) • Administration time and achievement levels have not yet been determined. * Field-test items do not count toward student scores.

  4. FCAT 2.0 Science Grade 8 • Comprehensive assessment based on benchmarks from grades 6 – 8 • Test length: 60 – 66 questions (including field-test items*) • Administration time and achievement levels have not yet been determined. • Periodic table and calculators will be provided. • Density equation and other equations, if needed, will be printed with the test item. * Field-test items do not count toward student scores.

  5. FCAT 2.0 Science Reporting Categories Grade 5 • Nature of Science: 17% • Earth and Space Science: 29% • Physical Science: 29% • Life Science: 25% Grade 8 • Nature of Science: 19% • Earth and Space Science: 27% • Physical Science: 27% • Life Science: 27%

  6. Biology 1 EOC • This computer-based test assesses benchmarks included in the Biology 1 course descriptions. • The assessment will be baselined in Spring 2012. • All items are multiple-choice. • Benchmarks are grouped together by similar content. All groups are annually assessed. • The Test Item Specifications will be available on the DOE website in early- to mid-June 2011.

  7. Biology 1 EOC Reporting Categories • Molecular and Cellular Biology: 35% • Classification, Heredity, and Evolution: 25% • Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems: 40% * Nature of Science benchmarks are embedded within the reporting categories according to the item’s context.

  8. Biology 1 EOC • Contact the Bureau of Curriculum and Instruction for questions on equivalent courses, student requirements, and assessment weighting. • Teresa Sweet, Bureau Chief • http://www.fldoe.org/bii/

  9. Achievement Level Descriptions and Standard Setting • To fully transition to the new FCAT 2.0 and Florida End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments, Florida must engage in a process of identifying new Achievement Levels. This process is known as standard setting. Standard setting includes many steps, including the development of Achievement Level Descriptions (ALDs). • ALD meetings for FCAT 2.0 Science and the Biology 1 EOC assessment will be held in August 2011. • Link to Information on ALD purpose and process: https://app2.fldoe.org/Assessment/fcatEOC/pdf/UnderstandingALDs.pdf

  10. Assessment Program Information • http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/ • Achievement Level Descriptions Information • Proposed Transition to Computer-based Tests and Computer-based Testing Information • Test Design Summary • Link to Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) • Test Item Specifications • Sample Questions and Answer Keys • Frequently Asked Questions • Statewide Assessment Committee Information

  11. Assessment Program Information • http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatpub4.asp • Information for Districts • Assessment Schedules • http://fcat.fldoe.org/eoc/ • Information about End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments • Course Descriptions • Computer-based Practice Tests (ePATs)

  12. Transition to Common Core • The design and development of Common Core Assessments is funded by a Race to the Top grant in conjunction with 24 other states. • Field testing begins in 2013-2014. Field tests will be given in sampled schools. • Assessments begin in 2014-2015. The subject areas assessed are: • English/Language Arts (grades 3-11) • Mathematics (grades 3-8) • High School Mathematics EOCs • Link to transition schedule: http://www.fldoe.org/asp/k12memo/pdf/tngcbtf.pdf • Link to PARCC: http://www.fldoe.org/parcc/

  13. Other Helpful Links • The Senate Bill 4 Technical Assistance Paper: http://www.fldoe.org/BII/pdf/SB4-Final2.pdf • Session 2010’s Senate Bill 4: http://www.flsenate.gov/data/session/2010/Senate/bills/billtext/pdf/s0004er.pdf • Success Measures: http://www.fldoe.org/SuccessMeasures/ • Test Development Center SharePoint: http://sharepoint.leon.k12.fl.us/tdc/external

  14. Test Development Center Contact Information • Steve Ash, Executive Director: ashs@leonschools.net • Linda Oravetz, Science Coordinator: oravetzl@leonschools.net • Christopher Harvey, Mathematics Coordinator: harveyc@leonschools.net • Renn Edenfield, English Language Arts Coordinator: edenfieldr@leonschools.net • Randy Felton, Social Studies Coordinator: feltonr@leonschools.net

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