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Questions & Answers About the
FCAT
What is the Florida Comprehensive
Assessment Test (FCAT)?
The FCAT has two parts, the
FCAT SSS and the FCAT NRT. The FCAT SSS is designed to measure students'
knowledge of writing, reading, mathematics, and science benchmarks from
the Sunshine
State Standards (SSS). The FCAT NRT is a norm referenced test (NRT)
used to compare Florida student performance in reading and mathematics
with the performance of students nationwide.
Who takes the FCAT?
All Florida public school students in Grades 3 through 10
are required to take the FCAT. Only a few students are exempt.
When is the FCAT given?
In February, students take the FCAT Writing test.
In March, students take the FCAT Reading, FCAT Mathematics, and FCAT
Science tests. The norm referenced portions of the FCAT (NRT Reading and
NRT Mathematics) are also given in March.
Test Dates: Click
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How can students prepare for the
FCAT?
The best preparation for the FCAT
is the teaching and learning of the Sunshine State Standards.
How can I find out more information
about the FCAT?
There are helpful
publications available through Florida public schools to provide more
detailed FCAT information. These include Sample Test Materials provided to
students each year and a brochure for parents and guardians.
The Internet provides pertinent information about
the FCAT including test results for all Florida public schools and
districts.
What Internet sites provide information
and practice for the FCAT?
Several of
the following sites provide actual online practice for the FCAT. Other
sites listed provide valuable information.
http://www.tampareads.com/vocabulary/FCAT/bothFCAT.htm Fourth Grade FCAT Reading
Vocabulary Help
http://www.fcatexplorer.com/Practice and skills reinforcement tool provided by the State
Department.
http://fcit.usf.edu/FCAT/Provides practice tests that can be printed or taken
online.
http://www.firn.edu/doe/sas/fcat.htm
Florida's Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Home Page - provides sample
practice items and great information!
http://www.firn.edu/doe/sas/fcat/fcatsmpl.htmFCAT sample items.
http://getsmarter.org/iln/index.html Math and science practice. (Make sure you click
on the small task bar at the bottom of the page.)
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/release/index.html#onlineTexas website with practice tests that can be taken online
or printed. These are not based on the FCAT, but will provide good
practice.
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