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INSTRUCTION BEFORE THE ASSESSMENT

INSTRUCTION BEFORE THE ASSESSMENT. CAO March 6, 2012. Make Way for Reading . FCAT 2.0 Reading – What Is Being Tested?. Spring 2012: FCAT Reading 2.0 tests in grades 3-10 align with the 2007 NGSSS. Grade 11: FCAT Reading 2.0

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INSTRUCTION BEFORE THE ASSESSMENT

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  1. INSTRUCTION BEFORE THE ASSESSMENT CAO March 6, 2012

  2. Make Way for Reading

  3. FCAT 2.0 Reading – What Is Being Tested? • Spring 2012: FCAT Reading 2.0 tests in grades 3-10 align with the 2007 NGSSS. • Grade 11: FCAT Reading 2.0 • Grade 12: FCAT Reading which aligns with the 1996 Sunshine State Standards

  4. Specific Elementary Benchmark Considerations • 1.7.5: Text structures/organizational patterns • 2.1.2: Character development, character point of view, setting, plot development, problem/resolution • 2.1.7: Descriptive language (e.g., mood, imagery), figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, personification) • 2.2.1: Text Features • 6.1.1: Locate, interpret, organize information, text features

  5. Specific Secondary Benchmark Considerations • 2.2.1: Text features and interaction with text • 6.2.2: Validity and reliability of information • 6.1.1: How text features aid the reader’s understanding • 2.1.2/2.1.5: How literary elements affect each other Use item specifications to see how the FCAT might phrase questions per benchmark.

  6. Elementary Resources • Learning Village • Elementary • FY12 Reading • Grade Level • Scope

  7. CAUTION

  8. Available Resources for Secondary • Item Specifications • Sample tests (released by the DOE) • SIRS • Project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org) • CORE K-12 • Has sample items and benchmark-specific assessments • Provides computer based test practice • ePAT

  9. Learning Village – Middle School

  10. Learning Village – High School On the high school landing page for both ELA and reading, additional FCAT 2.0 prep lessons have been added. These will address some of the difficulties students had on the diagnostic tests.

  11. Reader and TaskTen Guiding Principles Make close reading and rereading of texts central to lessons. Provide scaffolding that does not preempt or replace text. Ask text dependent questions from a range of question types. Emphasize students’ supporting answers based upon evidence from the text. Provide extensive research and writing opportunities (claims and evidence).

  12. Reader and TaskTen Guiding Principles Offer regular opportunities for students to share ideas, evidence, and research. Offer systematic instruction in vocabulary. Ensure wide reading from complex text that varies in length. 9. Provide explicit instruction in applied grammar and conventions. 10. Cultivate students’ independence.

  13. Administrative Considerations • Capitalize on teachers’ strengths • Utilize data to monitor progress • Classroom Assessments • Core K12 • Diagnostics • Focus on the curriculum and the resources available in Learning Village • Maintain a balance between instruction & test prep

  14. Contacts • Barbara Riemer, Manager K-12 Literacy 357-1164 or PX 21164 barbara.riemer@palmbeachschools.org • Kimberly Stansell-Towe, K-5 Reading Program Planner 963-3882 or PX 43882 kim.stansell@palmbeachschools.org • Diana Fedderman, 6-12 Literacy Program Planner 357-5989 or PX 25989 diana.yohe@palmbeachschools.org

  15. Science ResourcesSound Instruction for FCAT 2.0 Science and the Biology I EOC

  16. Plan for Success3rd and 4th Grade Tested Benchmarks Review tested benchmarks taught in 3rd and 4thgrades.

  17. Plan for Success6th and 7th Grade Tested Benchmarks Review tested benchmarks taught in 6th and 7thgrades.

  18. Plan for SuccessFCAT-Style Questions FCAT Explorer Provide students with exposure to FCAT-style questions (a few per day).

  19. Plan for SuccessFCAT-Style Questions FCAT Explorer & Context-Dependent Sets

  20. Plan for SuccessFCAT-Style Questions FCAT Explorer & Context-Dependent Sets

  21. Plan for SuccessFCAT-Style Questions FOCUS Mini-Assessments Provide students with exposure to FCAT-style questions (a few per day).

  22. Plan for SuccessFCAT-Style Questions FCAT 2.0 Science (Grade 8) Sample Test Provide students with exposure to FCAT-style questions (a few per day).

  23. Plan for SuccessFCAT-Style Questions Bellringers Grade 8 Provide students with exposure to FCAT-style questions and review previously taught concepts.

  24. Plan for SuccessSimulations & Virtual Labs Utilize simulations and virtual labs to reinforce science concepts.

  25. Plan for SuccessSimulations & Virtual Labs Utilize simulations and virtual labs to reinforce science concepts.

  26. Plan for SuccessSimulations & Virtual Labs Utilize simulations and virtual labs to reinforce science concepts.

  27. Plan for SuccessSimulations & Virtual Labs Utilize simulations and virtual labs to reinforce science concepts.

  28. Plan for SuccessSimulations & Virtual Labs Utilize simulations and virtual labs to reinforce science concepts.

  29. Plan for SuccessScientific Vocabulary Electronic Flashcards Utilize scientific vocabulary on a daily basis to reinforce vocabulary acquisition.

  30. Learning Village ResourcesElementary Science – Grade 5 Content Training Materials • Physical Science • Earth/Space Science • Life Science

  31. Learning Village ResourcesElementary Science – Grade 5 Benchmark Review & Enrichment Lessons

  32. Learning Village ResourcesElementary Science – Grade 5 Winter Diagnostic Response Table

  33. Learning Village ResourcesGrades 5 & 8

  34. Other Resourcese2020 Virtual Tutor http://teacher.education2020.com Utilize e2020 Virtual Tutor to remediate biology benchmarks.

  35. Other Resourcese2020 Virtual Tutor Utilize e2020 Virtual Tutor to remediate biology benchmarks.

  36. Contacts • Wendy Spielman King, Manager K-12 Science and Social Studies 357-1152 or PX 21152 wendy.spielman@palmbeachschools.org • Chad Phillips, K-5 Science Program Planner 357-1132 or PX 21132 chad.phillips@palmbeachschools.org • Greg Goebel, 6-12 Science Program Planner 357-1128 or PX 21128 gregory.goebel@palmbeachschools.org

  37. Getting Ready forMathematics Support Resources for Grades 3 – 8, Algebra 1 EOC, and Geometry EOC

  38. EDW – Using the Diamond Report for Success

  39. FCAT 2.0 Support Resources for Mathematics Grades 3 – 5 Scroll below the calendar!

  40. FCAT 2.0 Support Resources for Mathematics Grades 3 – 5

  41. Learning Village

  42. Think Central

  43. Think Central

  44. Scroll down to go through resources! Think Central

  45. Other Resources

  46. Destination Math This is the chart that correlates the benchmarks to the Destination Math lessons, which is located on the Learning Village.

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