Grade 5 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics Test

1. Tips for taking the Grade 5 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics Test on the computer

2. It’s almost time to take the FCAT 2.0! Here are some important explanations and reminders to help you do your very best.

3. FCAT 2.0 • This year, you will take Grade 5 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics on the computer • There are two sessions of FCAT 2.0 Mathematics; you will complete the sessions over two days • You will have 70 minutes to complete each session of FCAT 2.0 Mathematics

4. Test Invalidation Let’s talk about the term test invalidation. It’s important for you to understand what it means so it won’t happen to you!

5. Test Invalidation If your test is invalidated, it means that your test will not be scored, and you will not be able to retake the same test.

6. To make sure your test is scored. . . • Remove all electronic devices. If you have an electronic device at your desk, in your pocket, or ANYWHERE you can reach it during testing or on a break,your test will not be scored.

7. Electronic Devices Some examples of electronic devices are: • Cell phones or smart phones • Handheld video games • MP3 players • Calculators

8. All electronic devices must be turned off before the test. Your teacher may collect them or instruct you to put them away (in a locker or backpack away from your desk). • If you aren’t sure if something is an electronic device, please ask your teacher before the test.

9. To make sure your test is scored. . . • Do your own work. If you are caught looking at another student’s answers, talking about the test with other students during breaks, or using any kind of unauthorized aid (cheat sheet, calculator, etc.) during the test, your test will not be scored.

10. To make sure your test is scored. . . • Don’t be disruptive. If you are disruptive during a test, you may be dismissed from the room and your test may not be scored. It is very important for you to remain quiet, respect other students, and pay attention to the instructions.

11. To make sure yourtest is scored. . . • Don’t leave school. If you leave the school’s campus for lunch or an appointment before you finish taking a test session, you will not be allowed to complete the session.

12. TestNav is the computer program you will use to take Grade 5 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics.

13. Before you begin testing, your test administrator will give you a work folder that you may use to work the problems. The work folder is a blank piece of yellow paper folded in half. The last page is printed with graph paper. When you complete a test session, the test administrator will collect your work folder. Work Folders 13

14. Before you begin testing, your test administrator will give you a Student Authorization Ticket. You will use the Login ID number and Test Code at the bottom of the ticket to log in to the test. Computer-Based Tests 14

15. When your test administrator tells you to do so, you will enter the Login ID and Test Code printed on your ticket in the boxes on the login screen. Computer-Based Tests 15

16. After you log in, you will see a Welcome Screen. After you click Next, you will go to the Testing Rules Acknowledgement Screen. Computer-Based Tests 16

17. During the test, you must not: Talk to other students or make any disturbance Look at another student’s computer screen or work folder Allow another student to look at your computer screen or work folder Ask for help answering any test questions Have notes or scratch paper, other than your work folder 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 Testing Rules 17

18. Before the test, your test administrator will read the testing rules aloud, and ask you to read the Testing Rules Acknowledgment on your screen. You will be asked to click the checkbox next to the statement to show that you understand the rules. Testing Rules 18

19. Your test administrator will give you a four-digit test group code on each day. When told to do so, you will enter your test group code in the boxes. After you enter the code and click Next, you will begin the test. Computer-Based Tests 19

20. Computer-Based Tools • You may use any of the tools at the top of the screen to help you with your test.

21. Computer-Based Tools The Pointer Tool You will use this tool to select your answer to each question. You can also click the pointer tool to turn off other tools. 21

22. Computer-Based Tools The Eliminate Choice Tool You can use this tool to cross out answer choices that you have eliminated as possible correct answers. 22

23. When the eliminate choice tool is turned on, your cursor will look like a red X. 23

24. Computer-Based Tools The Highlighter Tool You can use this tool to highlight portions of a question or a graphic. 24

25. When the highlighter tool is turned on, your cursor will look like a highlighter. 25

26. Computer-Based Tools The Eraser Tool You can use the eraser tool to remove highlighting and to erase an X from an eliminated choice. To erase highlighting, with the eraser tool selected, click anywhere in the highlighted area. 26

27. Computer-Based Tools The Straightedge Tool When you click this tool, the straightedge appears on the screen. You can use this tool just like you would use the edge of a piece of paper to help work a problem. 27

28. To rotate the straightedge, click the white section on the end and drag it clockwise or counterclockwise. To slide the straightedge, click anywhere on it and drag. 28

29. Computer-Based Tools The Exhibit Tool Under this tool you will find the reference sheet and instructions for completing response grids. 29

30. Reference Sheet • This is what your reference sheet will look like in the Exhibit Window. You will need to scroll all the way down and use the horizontal scroll bar to see all of the information on the reference sheet. To access the reference sheet, click on the Formulas tab at the top of the Exhibit Window.

31. Instructions for Response Grids • This is what the Directions for Completing the Response Grids will look like in the Exhibit Window. You will see what the Response Grids look like later in this presentation. To access the directions, click on the Instructions tab at the top of the Exhibit Window.

32. Computer-Based Tools The Help Tool You can click this tool for information on how the tools work. 32

33. This is what the information in the Help Window will look like. The Help Window 33

34. Navigating through the Test • Use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to move through the test.

35. The Back button takes you to the previous item. The Reset button clears your answer. The Go To button takes you to the item review screen. The Next button takes you the next item. The Review button marks an item for review. Navigating through the Test 35

36. Item Types There are two types of items on the Grade 5 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics test. Gridded-Response Multiple-Choice

37. Item Types • To answer a multiple-choice item, you will click the bubble to select your answer. You can clear your answer by clicking another answer choice or the reset button at the bottom of the screen.

38. Item Types • To answer a gridded-response item, you will mark your response by clicking the appropriate bubble in the grid. The bubble will appear darkened and the box on top will show the digit selected. You may also type your answer in the boxes and the bubbles underneath them will fill in automatically.

39. Item Types • There are five types of response grids on the Grade 5 Mathematics test. Whole-Number Decimal Percent Money

40. Finishing Session 1 • When you have completed Session 1, click theGo Tobutton. Check the Item Review Screen to ensure you have answered all the items, and go back to questions you have marked for review.

41. Item Review Screen • The Review? Column shows • you which items you have marked • for review. If you marked an answer • for review, you will see a red check • mark and a link that says Review that • will take you to the item. • The Answered? Column tells you if the question is answered or not answered. • The Question Name Column is a list of the questions. When you click on a question, it takes you to that test item.

42. After you have answered all test questions in Session 1, you will click Next Section. Only press the Next Section button when you are done with Session 1 questions. You cannot go back to Session 1 once you exit the test. Finishing Session 1 42

43. After clicking Next Section, confirm you are done with Session 1 by clicking Next. Finishing Session 1 43

44. To exit TestNav at the end of Session 1, click the Save and Exit button. Ending Session 1 44

45. Save and Exit Session 1 • When you come to the Save and Exit screen, you will see four sections. • Section 1 contains the Testing Rules Acknowledgment and Test Group Code for Session 1. • Section 2 contains test questions for Session 1. • Section 3 contains the Seal Code and Test Group Code for Session 2. • Section 4 contains test questions for Session 2.

46. In the pop-up window, click “Yes, exit the test” Save and Exit Session 1 46

47. On day two of the test, your test administrator will give you a four-digit seal code. When told to do so, you will enter the seal code in the box on the bottom of the screen. Session 2 47

48. Finishing the Test • Click the Go Tobutton and check the Item Review Screen to ensure you have answered all the items in Session 2, and go back to questions you have marked for review.

49. Submit Button • Only press the Submit button on your test when you are sure you are completely done. You cannot go back into your test once it is submitted.

50. Submit Button • After pressing the Submit button, you will be asked to confirm your submission. Only press the Yes, submit my test button when you are sure you are completely done. • You cannot go back into your test once it is submitted.