Battle.Q2 FAST Test Overview/Procedures & Practice

Multiple Choice

What does the acronym FAST stand for in the context of the Florida Assessment?

• Florida Assessment of Student Thinking

• Florida Assessment of Standard Testing

• Florida Assessment of Student Training

• Florida Assessment of Systematic Testing

Multiple Choice

What should you check in your email regarding the FAST Testing Information?

• Messages from Ms. Sully

• Messages from your friends

• Messages from the principal

• Messages from your parents

Multiple Choice

What score do you need to pass the multiple choice portion of the FAST?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

What is the scoring range for Grade 10 in the FAST English Language Arts assessment?

• 179-229

• 213-229

• 230-246

• 247-257

Multiple Choice

What type of test is the FAST?

• Standardized Test

• Computerized Adaptive Test

• Paper-based Test

• Oral Test

Multiple Choice

What are some effective strategies for taking tests?

• Review your notes before the test

• Skip difficult questions and return later

• Stay calm and focused during the test

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the first five questions in the FAST test?

• To determine your level

• To provide feedback

• To assess your knowledge

• To grade your performance

Multiple Choice

What are some common misconceptions about guessing in adaptive testing?

• It is always better to guess than to leave a question blank.

• Guessing can negatively impact your score.

• Guessing is only beneficial if you have some knowledge of the topic.

• All guesses are treated equally in scoring.

Multiple Choice

What does the graph in Image 1 illustrate about the student's performance in computer-adaptive testing?

• The student answered all questions incorrectly

• The student showed improvement over time

• The student did not answer any questions

• The student was given the same questions repeatedly

Multiple Choice

What is the recommendation regarding the 'guessing strategy' in computer-adaptive assessments according to the Florida Department of Education?

• It is effective for moving through assessments

• It is not recommended

• It should be used for all questions

• It helps in previewing questions

Multiple Choice

What does the graph in Image 2 illustrate about the student's performance on the computer-adaptive test?

• The student answered all questions correctly

• The student guessed on each assessment item

• The student received only harder items

• The student had a consistent performance

Multiple Choice

What does the graph in Image 3 illustrate about the student's guessing behavior during the assessment?

• The student answered all questions correctly

• The student only guessed on low-ability items

• The student did not revisit any questions

• The student answered all questions without guessing

Multiple Choice

If you do not know an answer, you should guess.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What strategy should you use to improve your chances of guessing correctly on multiple-choice questions?

• Eliminate options you know are wrong.

• Guess randomly.

• Choose the longest answer choice.

• Flip a coin for each question.

Multiple Choice

What is the impact of using a guessing strategy on a student's scale score?

• It increases the score

• It has no effect on the score

• It may lower the score

• It guarantees a higher score

Multiple Choice

What do you notice about the following aspects when annotating passages?

• Intro material

• Purpose of paragraphs

• Rhetorical moves or choices

• Briefly summarize the message at the end

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident