5th Grade

FCAT EXPLORER

By Mrs. H

Student Sign-On

Access website: www.fcatexplorer.com

Sign-In Name = First Initial, Last Name

Password = Birth date (mmddyyyy)

5th Grade

5th Grade Math Station

The Math Station includes over 150 context-rich practice problems and five benchmark-based math games. In addition, the Math Station offers hints for incorrect answer choices and detailed correct answer explanations.

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Answering the Questions

Please do not rush through the questions

Please DO NOT JUST CLICK any “old” answer

Take your time Do your best

5th GradeCHECK YOUR MATHCHALLENGE LIST

Speaking of Challenge List…

Math Challenge List - any items that appear in this list must be corrected. Just click on the item and try again.

5th Grade Science Station

The program is organized into four areas: Physical/Chemical, Earth/Space, Life/Environmental, and Scientific Thinking. Science Station is an adaptive program that adjusts instructional support according to the student's needs. Support includes remedial lessons and incorrect answer feedback.

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5th GradeCHECK YOUR SCIENCE

CHALLENGE LIST

Speaking of Challenge List…

Science – any items in red must be corrected

When you have finished FCAT Explorer and you have...

CHECKED YOURCHALLENGE LIST

You need to fill out an FCAT Explorer Checklist. You can get one from your teacher or from me! Place a check mark next to the items that apply:

□ I have completed FCAT Explorer □ I have checked my Challenge List □ Math (white paper for Math) □ Science (gold paper for Science)

DO NOT return the form unless all items have been corrected on your…

CHALLENGE LIST

Morning Announcements!

Once I have checked and verified your challenge lists, I will email a list of those students to the Media Center to have your name read during morning announcements

It may not be the next day but shortly there after

Keep ears open!

Computer Lab Website

I will also post your name on my website: http://teacher.ocps.net/rita.higgins

Deadline

The deadline for FCAT Explorer this year is TBA.

FCAT Party

If you have finished FCAT Explorer and have checked and corrected your…..

CHALLENGE LIST

You will receive an invitation to our Annual FCAT Party

The date for the party will be announced at a later date

FINALLY!

If you have finished FCAT Explorer, Congratulations! You can then access Florida Achieves.

Whew! The End!