Before the Test
How have your prepared for the big test all year at school?
By staying focused on teaching and learning
Will there be any talking during the test?
No talking. The test administrator will be the only one talking to give directions.
What happens if I'm absent for one of the testing days?
You will make up the section of the test you missed on the make-up day.
What is the correct name for the big test?
Florida Standards Assessment
What can I do to prepare myself for testing?
Read every night, complete my class and homework, do my best every day
What is considered a healthy breakfast?
Something nutritious, not too sweet or too heavy.
What type of materials will I need for the test?
Each student will receive a pencil.
When will my test results come back and I find out how I did?
Don't know yet but Ms. Kall will tell you when she knows.
What subjects will I be tested on?
3rd Grade - ELA
What happens if I get nervous right before the test begins?
Close your eyes and take some big deep breaths.
What time should you go to bed the night before each section of a test?
Between 8:00 and 8:30pm
Will I be allowed to use a calculator or cell phone during testing?
No use of electronic devices or calculators are allowed during testing.
What sections of the test must I pass to go on to the next grade?
3rd grade - ELA
Why do you take the FSA test?
To see what you ave learned and how well you have mastered the standards
Is the test going to be on my level?
Some questions may be easy and some may be more difficult.
What happens if I arrive to school late or after the test has already begun?
If you arrive after the test has begun, the front office will tell you where to go. You will NOT be able to take the test that day. You will have to take the test on the make-up day.
How much time will I have for each section of the test?
80 minutes each day
What are the test results used for?
To see if you should move on to the next grade and to see how well your teacher is teaching.
What are the testing dates?
3rd - 4/13
4/14
Tuesday and Wednesday
What is the most important thing I need to do on test day?
Listen and follow directions carefully. Take your time and read the questions and answers carefully.
When will students have restroom breaks?
Before the test begins.
Where will I record my answers?
On your bubble sheet
What should I do over the summer to prepare me for the next grade and school year?
Continue to read every day and study your math facts.
What type of questions will I have on the test?
Multiple choice
When should I use my test taking strategies?
On EVERY question.