FSA testing Mechanics
FSA writing rules
Essay's and types of essay's
100

what does one use to continue forward or backwards on the FSA?

What is the arrows?
100

Can you help other students or receive help while working?

No

100

Which kind of essay features a counterclaim and rebuttle?

What is Argumentative essay?

200

What does one click to help them read certain lines at a time?

What is Line Reader?

200

Can you use a phone or other electronic devices during the test, especially when you are having a hard time?

No

200

How long, and what purpose should a hook serve?

Hooks should be somewhere around 1-2 sentences long and should pull in readers.

300

What does one click to get a digital scratch pad for notes?

What is Notepad?

300

True or false: Looking at others papers is not allowed.

True!

300

At least how many paragraphs should an essay have?

At least 5. An introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

400

When ending a test what does one click for submissions?

What is the end test button? (Don't forget to confirm submission!)

400

Does making noise or disturbances against the rules?

Yes

400

What should your conclusion be/do?

The conclusion should restate the claim, wrap up any loose ends in the essay, and leave the reader with a something to think about.

500

Where can one find things such as highlighters, and highlighter color?

What is the button with 3 lines?

500

Could breaking the rules invalidate your testing?

Yes

500

How may points is each category worth on the C.E.O. Rubric?

2 points for conventions, 4 points for evidence and elaboration, and finally 4 points organization.

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