History
What is the goal of the Accountability Act of 1999?
Raise responsibility of school systems.
Which federal law requires that students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations during standardized testing?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
What does the acronym FAST stand for?
Florida Assessment of Student Thinking
What assessment is Florida currently using?
Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST)
What role does Florida State testing play in school accountability?
It helps determine school grades and identify schools in need of improvement.
What major change occurred when tests began aligning with standards?
Coursework aligned with curriculum, instruction, and assessments.
True or False -
Florida law requires parental consent before a student's test scores can be shared with the third parties outside the school district.
True
Three times per year
What was the role of the FSA in school accountability?
Scores were used to evaluate school performance and determines school grades.
What was the biggest impact of Florida State Testing in the classroom?
Florida state testing has most significantly impacted classrooms by driving data-informed instruction and increasing accountability for student performance.
What were the key transitions in Florida's standardized testing?
FCAT, FSA, FAST
What was the No child left behind Act (NCLB) a reauthorization of?
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
What is the primary purpose of the ACCESS for ELLs assessment?
To measure the progress of English learners in acquiring academic English.
What is the primary purpose of the FCLE?
To assess students' understanding of civics and government.
This program began in 1971 and laid the foundation for Florida's accountability in education.
What is the Florida Statewide Assessment Program?
What was the goal for NCLBA?
To improve education for all students up to a "proficient level". Especially students that could be at a disadvantage in the classroom.
How did the NCLB impact standardized testing requirements and accountability measures in schools?
It shaped the frequency, purpose, and consequences of state testing.
In what ways does assessment data enhance student learning and educational outcomes?
It helps guide instruction, allocate resources, improve programs, and shape education policies.
What test is used to assess english language proficiency for ELLs in Florida?
ACCESS
How can assessment data both positively and negatively influence instructional decisions made by teachers?
Positive: assessment data can guide targeted instruction and support student growth.
Negative: misuse may lead to narrow teaching or misinformed decisions.
What is the main reason for replacing the FCAT with the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA)?
To align with the new Florida Standards, which are based on the Common Core State Standards.
What is the consequences for schools that consistently perform poorly on state tests?
They may face interventions, restructuring, or even closure.
What is the role of the Florida Department of Education in data collection and use?
To oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of educational data to improve student out comes.
What does the B.E.S.T. acronym stand for?
Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking
True or False?
The State and Federal systems use data to identify learning gaps and guide funding.
True