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FCAT 2.0 and End of Course Assessments
Information for Parents & Families of Middle and High School Students
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• 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
What is the FCAT 2.0?
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Which FCAT 2.0 tests will my child take in Spring 2012?
6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Math
Reading
Science
Writing
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How many questions are on each FCAT 2.0 Test?
6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Math 50-55 50-55 60-65
Reading 50-55 50-55 50-55 50-55 50-55
Science 60-66
Writing 1 prompt
1prompt
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How much time is given for each FCAT 2.0 test?
Reading Math Science
6th 140 minutes *Computer Based
140 minutes
7th 140 minutes *Computer Based
140 minutes
8th 140 minutes 140 minutes 160 minutes
9th 140 minutes*Computer Based
10th 140 minutes*Computer Based
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What topics are tested on the MathematicsMathematics FCAT 2.0?
Grade Topics
6th
• Fractions, Ratios, Proportional Relationships, and Statistics
• Expressions and Equations
• Geometry and Measurement
7th
• Number: Base 10
• Ratios and Proportional Measurement
• Geometry and Measurement
• Statistics and Probability
8th
• Number: Operations, Problems, and Statistics
• Expressions, Equations, and Functions
• Geometry and Measurement
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What topics are tested on the ReadingReading 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
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How long are the passages on the ReadingReading FCAT 2.0?
GradeNumber of words per passage
Range Average
6th 200 - 1100 700
7th 300 - 1100 700
8th 300 - 1200 700
9th 300 - 1400 900
10th 300 - 1500 1000
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Eighth graders will be tested on: Physical and Chemical Science Earth and Space Science Life and Environmental Science Scientific Thinking
What topics are tested on the ScienceScience FCAT 2.0?
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What types of prompts are given on the WritingWriting FCAT 2.0?
Grade Narrative(tell a story)
Expository(explain)
Persuasive(convince)
8th
10th
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What are some examples of writingwriting 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.
Example of 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.
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What format are the questions given in on the FCAT 2.0?
Subject Multiple Choice Gridded Response Written Response
Math 6, 7, 8 6, 7, 8
Reading 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Science 8
Writing 8 and 10
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What does the student report look like?
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What does the student report look like (cont.)?
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How do I understand my child’s FCAT 2.0 results?
ReadingScale Score
Math Scale Score
AchievementLevel
6th 167 - 283 170 - 284 1-5
7th 171 - 289 179 - 292 1-5
8th 175 - 296 187 - 298 1-5
9th 178 – 302 n/a 1-5
10th 188 - 302 n/a 1-5
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What does the FCAT 2.0 Achievement Level mean?
Level Success with Challenging Content of NGSSS Proficient?
1 Inadequate Level of Success NONO
2 Below Satisfactory Level of Success NONO
3 Satisfactory Level of Success YESYES
4 Above Satisfactory Level of Success YESYES
5 Mastery (including the most challenging questions) YESYES
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FCAT 2.0 MathMath Scale Scores by Achievement Level by Grade Level
Grade Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
6th 170 - 212 213 – 226 227 - 239 240 - 252 253 - 284
7th 179 - 219 220 – 233 234 - 247 248 - 260 261 - 292
8th 187 - 228 229 - 240 241 - 255 256 - 267 268 - 298
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FCAT 2.0 Reading Scale Scores by Achievement Level by Grade Level
Grade Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
6th 167 - 206 207 - 221 223 - 236 237 - 251 252 - 283
7th 171 - 212 213 - 227 228 - 242 243 - 257 258 - 289
8th 175 - 217 218 - 234 235 - 248 249 - 263 264 - 296
9th 178 - 221 222 - 239 240 - 252 253 - 267 268 - 302
10th 188 - 227 228 - 244 245 - 255 256 - 270 271 - 302
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• 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
What are the End of Course (EOC) Assessments?
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Which End of Course (EOC) assessments will my child take in Spring 2013?
Students enrolled in the following courses will take the specified EOC exam: EOC exam
Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Honors, Algebra 1B, and Pre-AICE Mathematics 1 Algebra
Geometry , Geometry Honors, and Pre-AICE Mathematics 2 Geometry
Biology, Biology 1 Honors, Pre-AICE Biology, Biology Technology, Biology 1 Pre-IB,
Integrated Science 3, and Integrated Science 3 Honors
Biology
United States History, United States History Honors US History
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How many questions are on each EOC Assessment?
Assessment Number of Questions
Algebra 55 - 65
Geometry 55 - 65
Biology 60 - 66
US History TBD Fall 2012
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How much time is given for each EOC assessment?
Assessment Length of Time Given
Algebra 160 minutes
Geometry 160 minutes
Biology 160 minutes
US History TBD Fall 2012
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What topics are tested on theAlgebraAlgebra and GeometryGeometry EOC Assessments?
EOCAssessment Topics
Algebra
• Functions, Linear Equations, and Inequalities
• Polynomials
• Rationals, Quadratics, and Discrete Mathematics
Geometry
• Two-Dimensional Geometry
• Three-Dimensional Geometry
• Trigonometry and Discrete Mathematics
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What topics are tested on theBiologyBiology and US History US History EOC Assessments?
EOCAssessment Topics
Biology
• Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Classification, Heredity, and Evolution
• Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems
US History TBD Fall 2012
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What format are the questions given in on the EOC assessments?
Subject Multiple Choice Fill-in Response
AlgebraGeometry
BiologyUS History
Note: The EOC assessments are computer-based tests.
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How do I understand my child’s Algebra EOC results?
Algebra EOCAchievement
Level
Algebra EOCScale Score
1 325 - 374
2 375 - 398
3 399 - 424
4 425 - 436
5 437 - 475
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How do I understand my child’s Geometry EOC results?
GeometryAchievement
Level
GeometryScale Score
1 TBD Fall 2012
2 TBD Fall 2012
3 TBD Fall 2012
4 TBD Fall 2012
5 TBD Fall 2012
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How do I understand my child’s Biology EOC results?
BiologyAchievement
Level
BiologyScale Score
1 TBD Fall 2012
2 TBD Fall 2012
3 TBD Fall 2012
4 TBD Fall 2012
5 TBD Fall 2012
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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
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Together with other data, teachers use the information to:
• Make instructional decisions
•Plan individualized lessons
•Group students according to strengths/needs
How will teachers use the FCAT 2.0 and EOC scores to help my child?
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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
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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
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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.
How can I help my child right before the test?
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•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
Where can I get additional information?
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A child's ideas about education and its
significance begin with the parent.