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FCAT FAMILY NIGHTTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009
Andover Middle School
“From Excellence to Emminence”
If a doctor, lawyer, or dentist had 40 people in his office at one time, all of whom had different needs, and some of whom didn't want to be there and were causing trouble, and the doctor, lawyer, or dentist, without assistance, had to treat them all with professional excellence for nine months, then he might have some conception of the classroom teacher's job.
~Donald D. Quinn~
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Test Dates
FCAT Reading
FCAT Math
March 10th
March 11th
What is the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)?
A test used to measure students knowledge and understanding of the Sunshine State Standards (SSS) in the areas of reading, writing, math and science.
The SSS outline what students should know and be able to do at each grade level.
There is a direct connection between the SSS and the questions on the FCAT.
FCAT Reading Clusters Grade WORDS &
PHRASES IMAIN IDEA,
PLOT & PURPOSE
COMPARISONS &
CAUSE/EFFECTREFERENCE &
RESEARCH
6-8 • words in context
• drawing conclusions
• organizational patterns
• main idea
• relevant details
• organizational patterns
• author’s purpose or point of view
• character & plot development
• setting
• conflict resolution
• tone
• use of comparison & contrast
• cause & effect relationships
• organization
• interpretation & synthesis of information
• validity & accuracy of information
FCAT Math Strands
NUMBER SENSE MEASUREMENT GEOMETRY ALGEBRA DATA
ANALYSIS
• identifies +, –, x, ÷
• determines estimates
• knows how numbers are
represented & used
• recognizes measurements & units of measure
• compares, contrasts, &
converts measurements
• describes, draws,
identifies, & analyzes two- &
three-dimensional
shapes
• visualizes and illustrates changes in
shape
• uses coordinate geometry
• describes, analyzes, & generalizes
patterns, relations, & functions
• writes and uses
expressions, equations,
inequalities, graphs, & formulas
• organizes, interprets, &
analyzes data
• identifies patterns &
makes predictions,
inferences, & valid
conclusions
• uses probability &
statistics
FCAT Scores
Scores for students on all tests range from a low of 100 to a high of 500.
Average student score throughout the state is 300.
Your child’s achievement on the FCAT falls into one of five possible levels:
FCAT Achievement LevelsLevel 5 Indicates that your child answered most questions correctly,
including the most challenging questions
Level 4 Indicates that your child answered most questions correctly, but was successful only some of the time with questions involving the most challenging content
Level 3 Indicates that your child answered many questions correctly but was generally less successful with questions involving the most challenging content
Level 2 Indicates that your child had limited success with the challenging content on the FCAT
Level 1 Indicates that your child had little success with the challenging content on the FCAT
What is the best way to prepare my child?
Make sure your child attends school regularly The more often your child is in a learning
situation, the more likely he/she will do well on tests.
Make sure your child arrives on time for school.
Give your child encouragement. Praise him/her for the things done well
throughout the year.See that your child has a well-rounded
diet. A healthy body leads to a healthy mind.
What is the best way to prepare my child?
See that your child completes homework assignments. Homework supports classroom instruction and
can help your child increase his/her comprehension of the classroom work.
Meet with your child’s teacher(s) as often as possible to discuss your child’s progress. Parents and teachers should work together to
benefit the child. Ask the teacher(s) to suggest activities
for you to do at home with your child.
What is the best way to prepare my child cont’d?Make sure your child is well rested on
school days. Children who are tired are less likely to pay
attention in class or handle the demands of classwork and tests.
Try not to be overly anxious about test scores. Too much emphasis on test scores can be
upsetting to children.
See that your child dresses comfortably. Students should wear school uniform and a sweater
of jacket if appropriate.
What is the best way to prepare my child cont’d?
If your child wears a hearing aid or glasses, be sure he/she remembers to use them during all testing sessions.
Make sure your child receives any necessary test-taking accommodations. Accommodations are available for students in
Special Education and students who are Limited English Proficient.
Language Arts/Reading Department
C. HenfieldO. Powell-Quildon
A. SmithT. Taylor
John Steinbeck
Reading is the
greatest single effort that the human
mind undertakes, and one must do it
as a child.
04/22/2023
15Good Readers
Activate Self-question
Draw inferences Determine importance
Monitor comprehension Using sensory imagesUse fix-up strategies
Synthesize
Levels of ComplexityTargets for Instruction and Assessment
Level 1 – Low ComplexityInvolves recalling, observing and representing basic
facts that demonstrate a surface level ofUnderstanding of text. Usually requires a student
to perform a one step process by:Locating detailsFinding details on charts, graphs, or diagramsRecognizing chronological orderIdentifying correct meaning of words in explicit
contextIdentifying figurative language in text
Level 2 – Moderate ComplexityInvolves summarizing, inferring, classifying, comparing, gathering
information,explaining, describing, while demonstrating a more complex level of understanding. Usually requires a student to perform a 2-step
process by: Using context clues to identify the meanings of unfamiliar words Interpreting the information in graphs, charts, and diagrams Recognizing patterns of organization Comparing meanings Determining how details support main idea Determining author’s main purpose or point of view Demonstrating an understanding of plot development Identifying cause and effect relationships Summarizing the major points of the text Identifying similarities and differences Determining fact or opinion
Level 3 – High ComplexityInvolves higher order thinking, conceptual understanding, generalizing
abstract reasoning, theme identification and complex inferencing within and
across text. This level requires a student to perform multiple steps by: Analyzing the use of figurative language in text Showing how graphs, charts and diagrams contribute to a text Analyzing in depth similarities and differences Analyzing cause and effect relationships Determining author’s purpose and/or point of view and how it affects
the text Describing and illustrating how common themes are found across
texts Applying text-based information to a similar situation Identifying and evaluating devices of persuasion Evaluating strong vs. weak argument Describing and analyzing the characteristics of various types of text
READERS USE STRATEGIESThink about what they already
know
Predict
Connect to the text
Determine importance – separate details from main
ideas.
Readers consciously try to anticipate what the text will be about before reading.
They connect by skimming and surveying:
Art work - TitleHeadings – Sub-headingsGraphs - Charts - Pictures
Length- Print Size
BOOK WALK
BOOK WALK TALK
What’s familiar? Skim & survey things that are familiar and connect to
your life or world.What topics are covered?
What topics seem to be most important?What questions do you have?
Questions of interest.How is it organized?
What categories of information are provided?Translate
Read & translate. Use index cards for vocab.
BEST PRACTICES
ENGAGE STUDENTS:
USE accessible text Poems, cartoons, newspapers, magazines, speeches, essays, internet material, graphs, charts, graphic novels, manuals, menus, music lyrics, brochures…
Vocabulary Development
ASSIGNMENT
Your task is to identify a strategy to use with your child using an accessible
text item.
Mathematics Department
J. NOELK. FOUTCHB. DIAZB. DAVIS
Why is Math important?
It is the most widely used subject in the world.
Every career uses some sort of math. Doing math helps the mind to reason and
organize complicated situations or problems into clear, simple, and logical steps.
As students learn more math, the rationale is that their minds will eventually develop into logical entity that can resolve any difficult situation.
FCAT Preparation
Students who are successful on the FCAT has the following in common.
Attends class regularly Ask questions Completes homework regularly Read the textbook Get additional help when necessary
Math Test Taking Tips
Read the directions Read each problem and question very carefully Think – what is the question asking me? Look for the information you will need to use to
answer the question Think – how will I answer this question? What
strategy will I use? Check your work and answers Plan your time – Do not spend too much time on one question Be positive, concentrate and do your best
Best Practices
Review all problems done in class Never give up Most mathematical concepts are not perfected without many hours of practice and reiteration Don’t give up Try, Try and Try again
Quote
Teacher: "Who can tell me what 7 times 6 is?“
Student: "It's 42!"
Teacher: "Very good! - And who can tell me what 6 times 7 is?"
Same student: "It's 24!"
Riddle 1)How can you add eight 8's to get the number
1,000? (only use addition)
Answer to Riddle: The key to this math riddle is realizing that the
one place must be zero. 888 +88 +8 +8 +8 =1,000
Resources to help my childFCAT Sample Test Booklets
http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatsmpl.asp FCAT Explorer
http://www.fcatexplorer.com FCAT Released Tests
fcat.fldoe.org/fcatrelease.asp