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K-12 Curriculum Updates Dr. Constance Tuman-Rugg February 9, 2010. FCAT Updates Spring 2010. Retakes The summer retake will not be administered for the foreseeable future.
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K-12 Curriculum UpdatesDr. Constance Tuman-RuggFebruary 9, 2010
FCAT Updates Spring 2010 Retakes • The summer retake will not be administered for the foreseeable future. • Spring and Fall retakes will continue—Beginning in Spring 2010, retakes will have a computer based option.
2010 FCAT MathematicsGrades 3-10 • Tests in Grades 3-10 and Retakes are constructed to align with 1996 SSS • 2007 standards (NGSSS) • will be field tested within the tests • Performance tasks appear in Grades 5, 8, and 10 on the 2010 tests • (But no Science Performance tasks this year.)
2010 FCAT Mathematics • Rulers will be provided for use on the second session of the Grade 3 and 4 tests. (Exception: Calibration schools) • Gridded-response items appear in Gr 4 for the first time. (Field Test items only) • Grade 4 sessions increased to 70 minutes each.
2010 FCAT Mathematics • New and old grid types will be used in Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10. • New grids are used in Field Test Items only. See Learning Village Grade Level Pages for further information and examples. Grid changes vary at each grade level.
2010 FCAT Mathematics • New reference sheets in Grades 5, 6-8 & 10 (See samples in newly released Sample Tests and on Learning Village) • Old reference sheet will be used for Grade 9 and Retakes. • Four-function calculator will be used in Grades 7-10 (as in the past)
Algebra I End-of-Course (EOC)May 2010 Field Test • Computer based field test items • MC and Fill-in items only • A representative sample of schools • All grade 9 students and Algebra 1 students in grades 10-12 • New reference sheet • Four-function calculator online tool • Assessment derived from Course Description: Algebra 1 - 1200310
Geometry End-of-Course (EOC)May 2010 Field Test • Computer based field test items • MC and Fill-in items only • A representative sample of schools • All grade 9-12 Geometry students in the selected schools • New reference sheet • Scientific calculator as an online tool • Assessment derived from Course Description: Geometry - 1206310
New!!! Student Fills-In Answer Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC Exams Online practice sessions will be available from DOE soon!!
Spring 2011 April 11-22, 2011 Grades 3-10 Reading and Math Grades 5,8, and 11 FCAT Science May 16-27, 2011 Algebra 1 EOC Exam Geometry EOC Exam
FCAT II MathematicsSpring 2011 test for Grades 3-8 • Will assess the 2007 standards (NGSSS) • Will not include performance tasks • Will use new reference sheets • Four-function calculator will be used in grades 7 & 8 (not a change) • Baseline year; first student scores reported on the new test
End-of-Course AssessmentsSchedule of Implementation All are computer based with field testing designated as FT. FT in selected schools only.
Math EOC Assessments & Graduation Requirements are PENDING LEGISLATION • What we know for sure: • EOC Assessments are proposed • Field Testing is planned in anticipation of passage of legislation • Current grade 9 students and maybe 2010 incoming Grade 9 students will be administered the FCAT I Retake as a graduation requirement
Biology • The Biology End of Course Exam (EOC) • field tested in select schools spring of 2011. • Pending legislation, it will eventually replace the current 11th Grade FCAT Science. • Current FCAT Science will continue to be given in 11th grade in Spring 2010 and Spring 2011.
Upcoming Standards Training Opportunitiesfor Next Generation Standards (NGSSS)(Math & Science)andNewly Adopted Textbook Training(Math)
Mathematics & Science Standards Training OpportunitiesEnrollment thru Course Registration beginning 2/17/2010Additional trainings will be added as needed; check course registration
For additional information: Jean Giarrusso, Manager K-12 Mathematics PX 48819 434-8819 Wendy Spielman, Manager K-12 Science PX 21152 357-1152 Sandra Weatherspoon, Manager K-12 Social Studies, Fine Arts and PE PX 21154 357-1154
Stakeholders ConversationCurriculum Frameworks for 2010-11February 26, 2010 • Summary of 2009-10 Curriculum Frameworks • Discussion of changes proposed for 2010-11
For additional information: Sandra Weatherspoon, Manager K-12 Social Studies, Fine Arts and PE PX 21154 357-1154 Sybil Mainor-Williams, The Office of African & African American Studies PX48955 434-8955