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FCAT 2.0 and End of Course Assessments Information for Parents & Families

FCAT 2.0 and End of Course Assessments Information for Parents & Families of Middle and High School Students. What is the FCAT 2.0?. Test given in grades 3 -10 Based on Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) in reading, math, science, and writing

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FCAT 2.0 and End of Course Assessments Information for Parents & Families

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  1. FCAT 2.0 and End of Course Assessments Information for Parents & Families of Middle and High School Students

  2. What is the FCAT 2.0? • Test given in grades 3 -10 • Based on Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) in reading, math, science, and writing • School-wide FCAT results are used to determine a school’s annual grade

  3. Which FCAT 2.0 tests will my child take in Spring 2012?

  4. How many questions are on each FCAT 2.0 Test?

  5. How much time is given for each FCAT 2.0 test?

  6. What topics are tested on the Mathematics FCAT 2.0?

  7. What topics are tested on the Reading FCAT 2.0? • Students in grades 6 - 10 will be tested on: • Vocabulary • Reading Application • Literary Analysis: Fiction and Non-Fiction • Informational Text and Research Process

  8. How long are the passages on the Reading FCAT 2.0?

  9. What topics are tested on the Science FCAT 2.0? • Eighth graders will be tested on: • Physical and Chemical Science • Earth and Space Science • Life and Environmental Science • Scientific Thinking

  10. What types of prompts are given on the Writing FCAT 2.0?

  11. What are some examples of writing prompts my 8th or 10th grader may be given? Example of an expository prompt: Most people enjoy doing some activity. Think about an activity you enjoy. Now explain what you enjoy about this activity. Exampleof a persuasive prompt: A class plans to eat at a special place for a class celebration. Think about where the class should eat for the celebration. Now write to convince the class why the celebration should be held at the place you think is best.

  12. What format are the questions given in on the FCAT 2.0?

  13. What does the student report look like?

  14. What does the student report look like (cont.)?

  15. How do I understand my child’s FCAT 2.0 results?

  16. What does the FCAT 2.0 Achievement Level mean?

  17. FCAT 2.0 MathScale Scores by Achievement Level by Grade Level

  18. FCAT 2.0 ReadingScale Scores by Achievement Level by Grade Level

  19. What are the End of Course (EOC) Assessments? • Tests that measure student achievement of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) for specific courses • Created to increase student achievement and improve college and career readiness • Given to students taking Algebra, Geometry, Biology and/or US History

  20. Which End of Course (EOC) assessments will my child take in Spring 2013?

  21. How many questions are on each EOC Assessment?

  22. How much time is given for each EOC assessment?

  23. What topics are tested on theAlgebra and Geometry EOC Assessments?

  24. What topics are tested on theBiology and US History EOC Assessments?

  25. What format are the questions given in on the EOC assessments? Note: The EOC assessments are computer-based tests.

  26. How do I understand my child’s Algebra EOC results?

  27. How do I understand my child’s Geometry EOC results?

  28. How do I understand my child’s Biology EOC results?

  29. How do I understand my child’s US History EOC results? • Scores will use a special scale known as a T- Scale that ranges from 20 - 80 • The score of 50 will be set at the state-wide average • Individual score reports will indicate whether the students’ scores falls within the highest third, middle third, or bottom third levels

  30. How will teachers use the FCAT 2.0 and EOC scores to help my child? • Together with other data, teachers use the information to: • Make instructional decisions • Plan individualized lessons • Group students according to strengths/needs

  31. How can I help my child? • Communicate with your child’s teacher; discuss strategies to use at home; work together as a team • Encourage your child to read; read with your child • Take your child to the library regularly • Ask your child to retell stories he or she has read • Ask your child “why” questions about what he or she has read • Ask your child to compare and contrast stories and characters • Provide a quiet environment for your child to study and do homework

  32. How can I help my child (cont.)? • Find ways for your child to practice writing at home, such as by writing notes to family members. • Provide regular encouragement to your child, especially when he or she has done well. • Study math facts with your child • Encourage your child to think and explain • www.fcatexplorer.com (password required) • www.myon.com (password required • www.FLAssessments.com/ePAT

  33. How can I help my child right before the test? • Keep a positive attitude toward the test. • Help your child relax. • Keep a normal routine at home. • Make sure that your child has a good night’s sleep. • Give your child a good breakfast.

  34. Where can I get additional information? • Hillsborough County Public Schools: http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/ • HCPS Assessment & Accountability: http://aaaweb.mysdhc.org/assessment1 • FCAT Information from FLDOE: http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/ • HCPS Parent/Family Resource Handbook: http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/involvement/Documents/Resource_Guide/index.asp

  35. A child's ideas about education and its significance begin with the parent.

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