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The Biology EOC Assessment is administered in 160-minute session. If you or your student would like to review the computer-based practice test at home, the practice tests and answer keys are available at [http://www.FSAssessments.org/students-and-families/practice-tests/](http://www.FSAssessments.org/students-and-families/practice-tests/) .  \nPlease review the following policies with your student before testing:  \n􀂃 Electronic Devices—Students are not permitted to have any electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cellphones, smartphones, and smartwatches, at any time during testing OR during breaks (e.g., restroom), even if they are turned off or students do not use them. If your student is found with an electronic device, his or her test will be invalidated.  \n􀂃 Calculators—For EOC assessments, approved handheld calculators may be used during SESSION 2 ONLY. If students have handheld calculators during Session 1, their tests will be invalidated.  \n􀂃 Testing Rules Acknowledgment—All FSA tests include a Testing Rules Acknowledgment that reads: “I  \nunderstand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.” Prior to testing, test administrators read the rules to students, and students acknowledge that they understand the testing rules by signing below the statement on their work folders.  \n􀂃 Discussing Test Content after Testing—The last portion of the testing rules read to students before they sign below the Testing Rules Acknowledgment states: “Because the content in all statewide assessments is secure, you may not discuss or reveal details about the test items after the test. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting online, for example, on websites like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.” Please make sure your student understands that “discussing” test content includes any kind of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting to blogs or social media websites, etc. While students may not share information about secure test content after testing, this policy is not intended to prevent students from discussing their testing experiences with their parents/families.  \n􀂃 Working Independently—Students are responsible for doing their own work during the test and for protecting their answers from being seen by others. If students are caught cheating during testing, their tests will be invalidated. In addition, FDOE employs Caveon Test Security to analyze student test results to detect unusually similar answer patterns. Student tests within a school that are found to have extremely similar answer patterns will be invalidated.  \n􀂃 Leaving Campus—If your student begins a test session and leaves campus before completing it (for lunch, an appointment or illness, etc.), he or she WILL NOT be allowed to return to that test session. If your student does not feel well on the day of testing, it may be best for him or her to wait and be tested on a make-up day. Please remember not to schedule appointments on testing days.  \n􀂃 Testing Accommodations—If your student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 plan, please contact the school to discuss the testing accommodations that will be provided for your student.  \nIf you have any questions related to this test administration, you may contact Eshonda Swackard at 813-346-6000 or[eswackar@pasco.k12.fl.us](eswackar@pasco.k12.fl.us).  \nFor more information about the FSA program, please visit the FSA Portal [at](at www.FSAssessments.org)[ ](at www.FSAssessments.org)[www.FSAssessments.org](at www.FSAssessments.org).  \nThank you for supporting your student and encouraging him or her to do his or he","cbCaitvKx4QhuXH8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitvKx4QhuXH8","pdf",297697,"English","# Test date and format\n## At-home practice materials\n## Session length\n# Testing policies\n## Electronic device restrictions\n## Calculator guidelines\n## Testing Rules Acknowledgment\n## Confidentiality after testing\n## Independent work and security\n## Leaving campus\n## Testing accommodations\n# Contact information","[{\"question\":\"When will the Biology NGSS EOC assessment take place?\",\"answer\":\"The assessment is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27, 2017.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the duration of the computer-based Biology EOC assessment?\",\"answer\":\"It is administered in a 160-minute session.\"},{\"question\":\"What testing rules should students follow regarding electronics and calculators?\",\"answer\":\"Students are not permitted to have any electronic devices at any time during testing or breaks. 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