Dr. Barbara Pettiford, District Assessment and Accountability Coordinator
2020-2021 Madison County Testing Schedule
Testing Dates |
Description of Tests |
Grade |
Mode |
Mandate |
Aug. 24- Oct. 06, 2020 (Within the 1st 30 days) Extended-Dec. 18th |
FLKRS(STAR Early Literacy) |
Kdg |
CBT |
State |
Aug. 31-Sept.14th, 2020 |
i-Ready Diagnostic # 1 STAR |
1-5 6-12 |
CBT |
State |
Sept. 1– 30, 2020 |
VPK Assessment # 1 |
Pre-K |
PBT |
State |
Sept. 1-30, 2020 |
Brigance |
PreK(ESE) |
PBT |
State |
Nov. 3, 2020 |
Fall FSA ELA Writing Retake |
11-12 |
CBT |
Federal and State |
Nov. 4-5, 2020 |
Fall FSA Reading Retake |
11-12 |
CBT |
Federal and State |
Nov. 9-10, 2020 Nov. 12-13, 2020 |
Algebra 1 & Geometry
|
11-12
|
CBT |
Federal and State |
Nov.6, 2020 |
Biology |
11-12 |
CBT |
Federal and State |
Nov.6, 2020 |
U.S. History
|
11-12
|
CBT |
Federal and State |
Nov. 2-20, 2020
|
FSAA 10th Grade ELA Make-Up |
10 |
PBT |
Federal and State |
Nov. 2-20, 2020 |
FSAA 10th Grade Alg. Make-up |
10 |
PBT |
Federal and State |
Oct. 12- 23, 2020 |
i-Ready Diagnostic #1 |
Kdg |
CBT |
State |
Oct. 1, 2020 |
ASVAB |
High School |
PBT |
Non-mandated |
Oct. 14, 2020 |
PSAT 8/9
|
9
|
PBT |
Nationally offered |
Oct. 14, 2020 |
PSAT/NMSQT |
10, 11 |
PBT |
Nationally and State Offered |
Oct. 14, 2020 |
SAT |
12 |
PBT |
State (Concordant Score) |
Oct. 28, 2020 |
SAT Make-up |
12 |
PBT |
State Concordant Score) |
Nov. 30 -Dec. 11, 2020 |
i-Ready Diagnostic # 2 STAR |
K-5 6-12 |
CBT |
State
|
Jan. 12 -15, 2021 |
Semester Exams |
9-12 |
Paper/CBT |
District |
Jan. 6 -29, 2021 |
VPK Assessment #2 |
Pre-K |
Paper |
State
|
Jan. 25- Mar. 19, 2021 |
Access For ELLs |
K-12 |
PBT |
Federal and State |
Feb. 22, 2021 |
Spring FSA ELA Writing Retake |
11 &12 |
CBT |
State |
Feb. 23, 2021 |
Spring FSA ELA Reading Retake |
11&12 |
CBT |
State |
Feb. 24, 2021 |
Spring FSA ELA Reading Retake |
11&12 |
CBT |
State |
Feb. 25, 2021 |
Spring FSA Algebra 1 EOCs Retake |
8-12 |
CBT |
State |
Feb. 26, 2021 |
Spring FSA Algebra 1 EOCs Retake |
8-12 |
CBT |
State |
Mar. 1 – Apr. 16, 2021 |
FSAA- ELA and Math FSAA-ELA Writing FSAA-Science FSAA-Access points Civics EOC |
3-8 4-8 5&8 7 |
PBT/CBT |
Federal and State |
Mar. 15-Apr. 30, 2021 |
FSAA-ELA FSAA-Writing EOCs(Alg 1, Bio, Geo, & US History |
9-10 |
CBT |
Federal and State |
March 3, 2021 |
SAT Day |
11 |
PBT |
National ly Offered |
March 24, 2021 |
SAT DAY(Make-up) |
11 |
PBT |
Nationally Offered |
March 1-12, 2021 |
i-Ready Diagnostic #3 STAR |
4-5 6-12 |
CBT |
State |
April 6, 2021 |
FSA ELA Writing |
4-6 |
PBT |
Federal and State |
April 7, 2021 |
FSA ELA Writing |
7-10 |
CBT |
Federal and State |
April 6-7, 2021 |
FSA ELA Reading |
3 |
PBT |
Federal and State |
April 19-May 3, 2021 |
i-Ready Diagnostic #3 |
K-3 |
CBT |
State |
May 3-21, 2021 |
VPK Assessment #3 |
Pre-K |
PBT |
State |
May 3-21, 2021 |
Brigance |
Pre-K ESE |
PBT |
State |
May 4-5, 2021 May 4-5, 2021 |
FSA ELA Reading FSA ELA Reading |
4-6 7-8 |
PBT CBT |
Federal and State |
May 4-5, 2021 |
FSA ELA Reading |
9-10 |
CBT |
Federal and State |
May 6-7, 2021 |
FSA Mathematics |
3-6 |
PBT |
Federal and State |
May 11-12, 2021 |
FSA Mathematics, FSA Algebra I, Geometry |
7-8 |
CBT |
Federal and State |
May 11-12, 2021 |
Geometry |
9-12 |
CBT |
Federal and State |
May 11-12, 2021 |
Algebra 1 |
9-12 |
CBT |
Federal and State |
May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021
|
Civics EOC U.S. History |
7 9-12 |
CBT CBT |
Federal and State |
May 11-12, 2021 May 13, 2021 May 18, 2021 |
NGSSS Science NGSSS Science Biology |
5 8 9-12 |
PBT PBT CBT |
Federal and State |
2020-2021 Uniform Assessment Schedule
According to Section 1008.22(7)(c), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.094224, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C), each school district must complete this uniform calendar with district-required assessment information, publish the calendar to the district website, and provide it to the Department by October 1 of each school year, beginning in 2016–17. Districts must provide completed calendars to schools and include the calendar in their parent guides. In addition, each school must publish the completed calendar on its website.
The statewide assessment information in sections 3 and 4 should not be altered; however, districts may otherwise modify and populate this template to accurately indicate their assessment schedules for the school year.
1. Glossary of Assessment Terms
The following glossary includes definitions of assessment terms and explanations of acronyms used throughout this template. Districts may add rows as needed for additional glossary terms that are specific to district-required assessments. Do not modify any other information in this section.
Acronym/Term |
Definition |
ACCESS for ELLs |
Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State (ACCESS) for English Language Learners (ELLs) |
Accommodation |
Per Rule 6A-1.0943, F.A.C., “Accommodations are defined as adjustments to the presentation of the statewide standardized assessment questions, methods of recording examinee responses to the questions, scheduling for the administration of a statewide standardized assessment to include amount of time for administration, settings for administration of a statewide standardized assessment, and the use of assistive technology or devices to facilitate the student’s participation in a statewide standardized assessment.” |
CBT |
Computer-Based Test |
Diagnostic |
Assessments that measure students’ understanding of a subject area or skills base, which allow teachers and educators to evaluate student learning, focusing on strengths and areas of need |
District Window |
The selected dates within the statewide window during which a district will administer a given assessment |
District-Required Assessments |
Assessments required by the school district for students in a specific grade or course |
ELA |
English Language Arts |
EOC |
End-of-Course |
Evaluative |
Assessments that measure student proficiency at selected intervals in order to compare change over time and to compare state-level results |
FAIR |
Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading |
FLKRS |
Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener |
Formative |
Formative assessments are the formal and informal ways that teachers and students gather and respond to evidence of student learning. Formative assessments are part of teaching in the classroom. Formative assessments will not result in a score that will appear on a student's report card, but they serve the greater purpose of informing both students and teachers on what changes need to happen in classroom instruction to better serve the needs of individual students. |
FSA |
Florida Standards Assessments |
FSAA |
Florida Standards Alternate Assessment |
Interim |
Interim assessments are administered on a smaller scale (i.e., school or district) with results that can be used at the classroom level or aggregated at the school- or district-level. Depending on the design, interim assessments can be used to predict a student’s ability to succeed on a summative assessment, to evaluate a program, or to diagnose student learning gaps. |
NAEP |
National Assessment of Educational Progress |
NGSSS |
Next Generation Sunshine State Standards |
PBT |
Paper-Based Test |
Progress Monitoring |
Process used to determine whether a student’s academic performance is improving, at what rate it is improving, and how effective instruction has been |
PSAT/NMSQT |
Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test |
Summative |
Assessments that evaluate student mastery of Florida’s academic standards at or near the conclusion of the course of instruction |
Statewide, Standardized Assessments |
All assessments required by s. 1008.22, F.S. |
Statewide Window |
The range of dates during which districts and/or schools may choose to administer a given assessment |
Testing Time |
The amount of time individual students are each given to respond to test items on each test |
VAM |
A Value-Added Model (VAM) is used by some school districts as part of their educator evaluation system. It is also used in the approval process for teacher preparation programs, as part of the criteria for teachers to qualify for a financial award under the Florida Best and Brightest Teacher Scholarship program and as part of the criteria to extend an educator’s temporary teaching certificate. |
VPK |
Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program |
2. Test, Type, and Purpose/Use
Add rows as needed to define district-required tests, test type, and their purpose/use in your district. If additional types are added, define applicable types in the glossary. Do not modify any other information in this section.
Test |
Type |
Purpose/Required Use |
Statutory Authority/Required Use Citation |
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 |
Diagnostic |
Measure English language acquisition of ELLs |
s. 1003.56, F.S. Rule 6A-6.0902, F.A.C. Rule 6A-6.09021, F.A.C. Rule 6A-6.0903, F.A.C. |
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs |
Diagnostic |
Measure English language acquisition of ELLs with significant cognitive disabilities |
|
FAIR |
Diagnostic/Progress Monitoring |
Provides general estimates of students’ reading ability/monitors students’ progress toward meeting grade-level skills in reading |
s. 1008.25(4), F.S. |
FLKRS |
Diagnostic/Progress Monitoring |
Determine readiness for kindergarten; used to calculate VPK Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rates |
s. 1002.69, F.S. Rule 6M-8.601, F.A.C. |
FSA |
Summative |
Purpose: Measure student achievement of Florida’s academic standards (Florida Standards, Next Generation Sunshine State Standards) Required uses: third grade retention; high school standard diploma; EOC assessments as 30% of course grade; school grades; school improvement rating; district grades; differentiated accountability; VAM; scholar designation; Credit Acceleration Program; school improvement plans; school, district, state, and federal reporting |
s. 1002.38, F.S. s. 1003.4156, F.S. s. 1003.4282, F.S. s. 1004.04, F.S. s. 1004.85, F.S. s. 1008.22, F.S. s. 1008.25, F.S. s. 1008.33, F.S. s. 1008.34, F.S. s. 1008.341, F.S. s. 1012.34, F.S. s. 1012.56, F.S. s. 1012.731, F.S. Rule 6A-1.09422, F.A.C. Rule 6A-1.094221, F.A.C. Rule 6A-1.094222, F.A.C. Rule 6A-1.0943, F.A.C. Rule 6A-1.09432, F.A.C. Rule 6A-1.09981, F.A.C. Rule 6A-1.099811, F.A.C. Rule 6A-1.099822, F.A.C. Rule 6A-5.0411, F.A.C. |
FSAA |
Summative |
||
NGSSS EOC |
Summative |
||
Statewide Science Assessment |
Summative |
||
NAEP |
Evaluative |
Measure student performance for comparison among state and national populations over time |
s. 1008.22, F.S. |
PreACT |
Summative |
Inform course placement |
s. 1007.35, F.S. |
PSAT/NMSQT |
Summative |
Inform course placement |
s. 1007.35, F.S. |
3. Required Statewide Assessments
The following assessments are required for students as indicated in the Students to Be Tested column.
Populate the District Window column for each assessment in the table below. Do not modify any other information in this section. When calculating total test time in Section 6, do not include times for assessments indicated by grey rows, which indicate duplicate assessment windows (e.g., EOCs), assessments that take the place of another assessment, or assessments that do not have a specified testing time.
Assessment |
Students to Be Tested |
Statewide Window |
District Window |
Mode |
Testing Time |
Results Expected |
FLKRS |
Kindergarten |
July 13–October 16, 2020 |
August 24-Oct. 5, 2020 |
CBT1 |
15–20 minutes |
Immediately following test completion |
FSAA—Datafolio4 |
Grades 3–10 ELA (Reading & Writing); Grades 3–8 Mathematics; Grades 5 & 8 Science; and Algebra 1, Biology 1, Civics, Geometry, & U.S. History EOCs |
Collection Period 1: September–October 2020 |
Collection Period 1: September–October 2020 |
PBT |
Varies/Untimed |
June 2021 |
FSA Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC assessments |
Students enrolled in associated courses |
September 14–October 2, 2020 |
November 9-10, 2020 November 12-13, 2020 |
CBT1 |
180 minutes2 |
October 2020 |
NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, and U.S. History EOC assessments |
Students enrolled in associated courses |
September 14–October 2, 2020 |
November 6, 2020 |
CBT1 |
160 minutes3 |
October 2020 |
FSAA—Datafolio4 |
Grades 3–10 ELA (Reading & Writing); Grades 3–8 Mathematics; Grades 5 & 8 Science; and Algebra 1, Biology 1, Civics, Geometry, & U.S. History EOCs |
Collection Period 2: November–December 2020 |
Collection Period 2: November–December 2020 |
PBT |
Varies/Untimed |
June 2021 |
FSA Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC assessments |
Students enrolled in associated courses |
November 30–December 18, 2020 |
Not Testing |
CBT1 |
180 minutes2 |
January 2021 |
NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, and U.S. History EOC assessments |
Students enrolled in associated courses |
November 30–December 18, 2020 |
Not Testing |
CBT1 |
160 minutes3 |
January 2021 |
FSAA—Datafolio4 |
Grades 3–10 ELA (Reading & Writing); Grades 3–8 Mathematics; Grades 5 & 8 Science; and Algebra 1, Biology 1, Civics, Geometry, & U.S. History EOCs |
Collection Period 3: March–April 2021 |
Collection Period 3: March–April 2021 |
PBT |
Varies/Untimed |
June 2021 |
FSAA—Performance Task5 |
Grades 3–8 ELA & Mathematics; Grades 4–8 Writing; Grades 5 & 8 Science; and Civics EOC |
March 1–April 16, 2021 |
March 1-April 16, 2021 |
PBT |
Varies/Untimed |
June 2021 |
FSAA—Performance Task5 |
Grades 9 & 10 ELA; Grades 9 & 10 Writing; and Algebra 1, Biology 1, Geometry, and U.S. History EOCs |
March 15–April 30, 2021 |
March 15-April 30, 2021 |
PBT |
Varies/Untimed |
June 2021 |
FSA ELA – Reading |
Grade 3 |
April 5–16, 2021 |
April 6-7, 2021 |
PBT |
160 minutes |
May 2021 |
FSA ELA – Writing |
Grades 4–6 |
April 5–16, 2021 |
April 6, 2021 |
PBT |
120 minutes |
June 2021 |
FSA ELA – Writing |
Grades 7–10 |
April 5–16, 2021 |
April 7, 2021 |
CBT1 |
120 minutes |
June 2021 |
FSA ELA – Reading |
Grades 4–6 |
May 3–14, 2021 |
May 4-5, 2021 |
PBT |
Grades 4–5 Reading: 160 minutes Grade 6 Reading: 170 minutes |
June 2021 |
FSA Mathematics |
Grades 3–6 |
May 3–14, 2021 |
May 6-7, 2021 |
PBT |
Grades 3–5 Mathematics: 160 minutes Grade 6 Mathematics: 180 minutes |
June 2021 |
FSA ELA – Reading |
Grades 7–10 |
May 3–28, 2021 |
May 4-5, 2021 |
CBT1 |
Grades 7–8 Reading: 170 minutes Grades 9–10 Reading: 180 minutes |
June 2021 |
FSA Mathematics |
Grades 7 and 8 |
May 3–28, 2021 |
May 11-12, 2021 |
CBT1 |
180 minutes |
June 2021 |
FSA Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC assessments |
Students enrolled in associated courses |
May 3–28, 2021 |
May 11-12, 2021
|
CBT1 |
180 minutes2 |
June 2021 |
NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, and U.S. History EOC assessments |
Students enrolled in associated courses |
May 3–28, 2021 |
May 10, 2021 May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 |
CBT1 |
160 minutes3 |
June 2021 |
NGSSS Statewide Science Assessment |
Grades 5 and 8 |
May 10–21, 2021 |
May 11-12, 2021 May 13, 2021 |
PBT |
160 minutes |
June 2021 |
FSA Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC assessments |
Students enrolled in associated courses |
July 12–23, 2021 |
N/A |
CBT1 |
180 minutes2 |
August 2021 |
NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, and U.S. History EOC assessments |
Students enrolled in associated courses |
July 12–23, 2021 |
N/A |
CBT1 |
160 minutes3 |
August 2021 |
1 Paper-based accommodations (e.g., regular print, large print, braille, one-item-per-page) for computer-based tests are available to eligible students if indicated as an accommodation on an IEP or Section 504 plan.
2 Any student taking an FSA EOC assessment who has not completed a session by the end of the allotted time may continue working up to half the length of a typical school day.
3 Any student taking an NGSSS EOC assessment who has not completed the session by the end of the allotted time may continue working; however, testing must be completed within the same school day.
4 The FSAA—Datafolio is designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom participation in the general statewide assessment or the FSAA—Performance Task is inappropriate, even with accommodations.
5 The FSAA—Performance Task is designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom participation in the general statewide assessment is inappropriate, even with accommodations.
4. Statewide Assessments for SELECT Students
The following assessments are only intended for selected students/students in certain sub-groups. Populate the District Window column for the assessments in the table below. If an assessment is not being administered in your district, indicate “N/A” in the District Window column. Do not modify any other information in this section.
Because the tests included in this section are not administered to all students or, in some cases, are optional for students, the testing time for these tests should not be included in the total testing time calculated in Section 6.
Assessment |
Applicable Students4 |
Statewide Window |
District Window |
Mode |
Testing Time |
Results Expected |
FAIR |
Grades 3–12 |
Assessment Period (AP) 1: July 31–November 6, 2020 |
N/A |
CBT1 |
45 minutes |
1 week after |
PreACT |
Grade 10 |
September–December 2020 |
N/A |
PBT |
150 minutes |
Approximately 2 weeks after testing |
ELA Grade 10 Retake – Writing |
|
September 14–October 2, 2020 |
November 3, 2020 |
CBT1 |
120 minutes2 |
December 2020 |
ELA Grade 10 Retake – Reading |
|
September 14–October 2, 2020 |
November 4-5, 2020 |
CBT1 |
180 minutes2 |
December 2020 |
FSAA—Performance Task6 Grade 10 ELA and Algebra 1 EOC Makeup |
|
September 28–October 16, 2020 |
Sept. 28-29, 2020 Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2020 |
PBT |
Varies/Untimed |
December 2020 |
PSAT/NMSQT |
Grade 10 |
October 14, 2020 |
October 14, 2020 |
PBT |
165 minutes |
January 2021 |
FAIR |
Grades 3–12 |
AP 2: November 9, 2020– February 12, 2021 |
N/A |
CBT1 |
45 minutes |
1 week after |
ACCESS for ELLs |
Grades K–12 currently classified as ELL with “LY” code |
January 25–March 19, 2021 |
January 25-March 19, 2021 |
PBT |
Kindergarten: 45 minutes Grades 1–12: 105–245 minutes (varies by grade-level/tier) |
June 2021 |
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs |
Grades 1–12 with significant cognitive disabilities and currently classified as ELL with “LY” code |
January 25–March 19, 2021 |
January 25-March 19, 2021 |
PBT |
80 minutes |
June 2021 |
NAEP |
Grades 4 and 8 |
January–March 2021 |
January–March 2021 |
CBT |
90–120 minutes |
Fall 2021 (National, State, and Trial Urban District Assessment results): Mathematics and Reading, Grades 4 and 8
Spring 2022 (National results): Grade 8 Civics and U.S. History |
FAIR |
Grades 3–12 |
AP 3: February 15–June 11, 2021 |
N/A |
CBT1 |
45 minutes |
1 week after |
ELA Grade 10 Retake – Writing |
|
February 22–March 12, 2021 |
February 22, 2021 |
CBT1 |
120 minutes2 |
May 2021 |
ELA Grade 10 Retake – Reading |
|
February 22–March 12, 2021 |
February 23-24, 2021 |
CBT1 |
180 minutes2 |
May 2021 |
FSA Algebra 1 Retake EOC5 |
|
February 22–March 12, 2021 |
February 25-26, 2021 |
CBT1 |
180 minutes2 |
May 2021 |
1 Paper-based accommodations (e.g., regular print, large print, braille, one-item-per-page) for computer-based tests are available to eligible students if indicated as an accommodation on an IEP or Section 504 plan.
2 Any student taking an FSA ELA Retake or EOC assessment who has not completed a session by the end of the allotted time may continue working up to half the length of a typical school day.
3 Any student taking an NGSSS EOC assessment who has not completed the session by the end of the allotted time may continue working; however, testing must be completed within the same school day.
4 If indicated, “applicable students” relates to the sub-group(s) of students who may take that assessment; it does not indicate that all students throughout the state in that sub-group will take that assessment. Assessments for which no applicable student group is listed are available to students as needed but are not limited to any specific sub-group.
5The FSA Algebra 1 EOC Assessment is only offered as a separate Retake assessment during the Spring administration; students retaking the FSA Algebra 1 EOC in Fall, Winter, or Summer participate in the regular EOC administration.
6 The FSAA—Performance Task is designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom participation in the general statewide assessment is inappropriate, even with accommodations.
5. District-Required Assessment Information
Complete the table below with assessments that are required for all schools in your district.
Assessment |
Students to Be Tested |
District Window |
Mode |
Testing Time |
Results Expected |
i-Ready Diagnostic ELA & Math #1 STAR |
1-5
6-12 |
August 31-September 14, 2020 |
CBT |
120 mins. |
Immediate |
i-Ready Diagnostic ELA & Math #1 |
K |
October 12-23, 2020 |
CBT |
120 mins. |
Immediate |
i-Ready Diagnostic ELA & Math #2 STAR |
K-5
6-12 |
November 30-December 11, 2020 |
CBT |
120 mins. |
Immediate |
i-Ready Diagnostic ELA & Math #3 STAR |
4-5
6-12 |
March 1-12, 2021 |
CBT |
120 mins. |
Immediate |
i-Ready Diagnostic ELA & Math #3 |
k-3 |
April 19- May 3, 2021 |
CBT |
120 mins. |
Immediate |
Science Diagnostic |
Grade 5-8 |
August 24-September 28, 2020 January 31-March 12, 2021 |
CBT |
50 mins. |
Immediate |
Civics Diagnostic |
Grade 7 |
August 24-September 28, 2020 January 31-March 12, 2021 |
CBT |
50 mins |
Immediate |
Biology Diagnostic |
Grade 9&10 |
August 24-September 28, 2020 January 31-March 12, 2021 |
CBT |
50 mins. |
Immediate |
USH Diagnostic |
Grade 10 &11 |
August 24-September 28, 2020 January 31-March 12, 2021 |
CBT |
50 mins. |
Immediate |
6. Estimates of Total Testing Time by Grade Level
Estimates of average time for administering state-required and district-required assessments (listed in Sections 3 and 5 above) by grade level. Subject-based assessments should be included with the grade level to which they are most likely to be administered (e.g., Biology 1 with grade 9).
Grade Level |
Statewide Assessments |
District Assessments |
Approximate Total Testing Time (In Minutes) |
K |
15–20 |
360 |
380 |
1 |
0 |
360 |
360 |
2 |
0 |
360 |
360 |
3 |
320 |
360 |
680 |
4 |
440 |
360 |
800 |
5 |
600 |
460 |
1060 |
6 |
470 |
360 |
830 |
7 |
630 |
460 |
1090 |
8 |
630 |
460 |
1090 |
9 |
640 |
440 |
1080 |
10 |
480 |
500 |
980 |
11 |
160 |
100 |
260 |
12 |
0 |
|
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