Mathematics Parent Workshop Presentation

Spanish Lake ElementaryMathematics

FCAT Parent Workshop

By: Maria VogelMath and Science Coach

FCAT

Mathematics

FCAT 2.0 Mathematics, Grade 3 - 5Grade Category %

3 Number: Operations, Problems, and Statistics

50

Geometry and Measurement 30

Number: Fractions 20

4 Number: Operations and Problems 45

Geometry and Measurement 30

Number: Base Ten and Fractions 25

5 Number: Base Ten and Fractions 50

Geometry and Measurement 30

Expressions, Equations, and Statistics 20 3

Mathematics-Task Card Sample

Mathematics-Task Card Sample

Cognitive Co

mplexit

y Levels

7

Grade Ach. Level 1

Ach. Level 2

Ach. Level 3

Ach. Level 4

Ach. Level 5

2012 FCAT 2.0 DSS

3 140-182 183-197 198-213 214-228 229-260

4 155-196 197-209 210-223 224-239 240-271

5 163-204 205-219 220-233 234-246 247-279

2011 FCAT 2.0 Equivalent DSS

3 375-1078 1079-1268 1269-1508 1509-1749 1750-2225

4 581-1276 1277-1443 1444-1657 1658-1862 1863-2330

5 569-1451 1452-1631 1632-1768 1769-1956 1957-2456

Achievement Levels: 2011 vs. 2012

4th Grade –Low Complexity

A giant panda eats 83 pounds of bamboo per day. How many pounds of bamboo will a giant panda eat in 7 days?

A. 171 pounds B. 571 pounds C. 581 pounds *D. 701 pounds

5th Grade-Moderate Complexity

3rd Grade- High Complexity

ADDITION• ADD• INCREASE• COMBINED• TOTAL• PLUS• SUM• AND• IN ALL• ALL TOGETHER• JOINED• OR

SUBTRACTION• LEFT • LESS• DIFFERENCE• MINUS• MORE THAN• LESS THAN• GONE• FEWER• HOW MUCH

MORE• DECREASE

MULTIPLICATION• TIMES • EACH• MULTIPLY• PRODUCT• OF

DIVISION• EACH• SHARE AMONG • PER• DIVIDE• SHARE• EQUALLY

CLUE WORDS FOR MATH WORD PROBLEMS

Mathematics

Includes multiple choice and gridded responses.

–Multiple choice = 1 point–Gridded responses = 1 point

Questions For FCAT 2.0

• 3rd grade 35-45 multiple choice questions

• 4th grade 35-45 multiple choice questions• 4th grade 10-15 Gridded response

• 5th grade 35-45 multiple choice questions • 5th grade 10-15 Gridded response

Math: What do Students have Trouble with?

• Geometry Vocabulary • Algebraic Thinking

(patterns)• Estimation• Measurement

FCAT Math Assessment• The Third - Fifth grade FCAT math test is a multiple choice

exam that covers all aspects of math from addition to algebra.

• We provide daily FCAT math practice to our students. Example: 40 Day Countdown.

• Each morning our students complete 5 FCAT style math problems for morning work. At Spanish Lake, we begin each math lesson by reviewing those problems with multiple ways to solve them before beginning the daily lesson.

• Students also receive computer assisted instruction using Success maker, Gizmo, Florida Achieves, Brain Pop and FCAT Explorer.

• Students will be assessed in the skill areas of addition, subtraction, rounding, telling time, multiplication, geometry, measurement, reading graphs, division, probability, fractions, and decimals.

Everyday Math Opportunities:

Cereal Box Newspaper Fast food paper bag Supermarket/Stores Multiplication CD in the car Recipe or easy mix boxes “Waiting room” magazine with educational emphasis Card or board game Flashcards Street signs & billboards

Ways Parents Could Help

• Learning doesn’t stop HERE.• Step 1- Read problem carefully.• Step 2- Underline Question-What are they asking you

to find out?• Step 3- Circle clue words.• Step 4- Circle Numbers.• Step 5- Determine what action to take to solve

problem.

Problem Solving Strategies

1. Act out the problem 2. Use models and manipulatives

3. Make a picture or a diagram4. Make a table or chart5. Make an organized list

6. Work backwards7. Use logical reasoning; deduction

8. Guess and check9. Use or look for a pattern10. Solve a simpler problem

11. Write an equation12. Brainstorm ideas

Steps to Prepare for FCAT Math

• Provide assistance and practice flash cards using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• Supervise/Tutor your child with their daily math homework.

• Ask your child to log-in to FCAT Explorer (Florida Achieves), Brain Pop and Gizmo on home computer.

Parent Involvement

• Practice Computation• 3rd Grade- Multiplication• 4th Grade- Equivalent Fractions• Long Division• 2 digit Multiplication.• 5th Grade- Division• Adding and Subtracting Fractions• Decimals• Percents

Test Taking Strategies• Read the directions carefully. Ask your teacher to explain any

directions you do not understand.• Be sure to fill in the answer bubbles correctly. Do not make

any stray marks around answer spaces.• When you have finished each problem, reread it to make sure

your answer is reasonable.• Check each answer to make sure it is the best answer for the

question.• Relax. Some people get nervous about tests. It’s natural. Just

do your best!

We Want CALM Students!

• As a parent you are in the greatest position to prepare your child to succeed in FCAT testing.

• During the weeks of testing please try to calm, encourage, and reassure your child. Tell them that they are great! Also, that they will do great on the TEST!

Helpful Websites:

http://riverdeep.dadeschools.net www.theparentacademy.net www.fcatexplorer.com

Florida Achieves- Focus www.explorelearning.com www.brainpop.com

Thank you for coming!!!

“The important thing is not to stop questioning.” Albert Einstein