1. Mrs.Garcia, Ms. DiPuglia, Mrs. Agulia & Mrs. Blazquez
FCAT Parent Workshop
Fourth Grade
Mrs.Garcia, Ms. DiPuglia, Mrs. Agulia & Mrs. Blazquez
January 22, 2014

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Agenda
Welcome
Teacher Presentation
Facts about FCAT
FCAT Reading, Mathematics, and Writing
Questions/Concerns
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What is the FCAT 2.0?
The Florida Department of Education is transitioning from the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test® (FCAT) to the FCAT 2.0, to align with new student academic content standards. The FCAT 2.0 will measure student achievement of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) in reading, mathematics, and science, in place of the Sunshine State Standards.
Writing for students in grades 4,8, and 10
Reading and mathematics for students in grades 3 through 10th
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How is FCAT 2.0 Scored?
The success a student has achieved with the NGSSS assessed on the FCAT 2.0 is described by Achievement Levels that range from 1 to 5, with Level 1 being the lowest and Level 5 being the highest. To be considered on grade level, students must achieve Level 3 or higher.
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Test Dates
Feb. 25 Writing minutes
April 14 Reading minutes
April 15 Reading 70 minutes
April 21 Mathematics 70 minutes
April 22 Mathematics 70 minutes
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6. Types of Questions Reading Math Writing
Multiple Choice (MATH & READING)
Multiple Choice
Gridded Response (MATH ONLY)
Either an Expository or a Narrative prompt
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7. What will be covered on the Reading portion of the 4th grade FCAT?
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Types of Text
FCAT Reading measures students’ achievement in constructing meaning from a wide variety of texts.
Reading passages in fourth grade are 50% literary and 50% informational text.
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Informational Text
Magazine
Newspaper
Diaries
Biographies
Consumer Materials
Advertisement
How to articles
Tables & graphical text
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Literary Text
Short stories
Excerpts
Personal Narratives
Poems
Historical Fiction
Fables & Folk Tales
Plays
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11. FCAT Reading Categories
Vocabulary
Reading Application
Literary Analysis
Fiction/Non-Fiction
Informational Text/
Research Process
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12. Reading Reporting Categories
Grades
Vocabulary
Reading application
Literary Analysis
Fiction/
Non Fiction
Informational Text
Research
Process
3-5
20 %
30%
20%
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13. Sample Reading Passage
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14. Sample Reading Passage
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15. Sample Reading Passage
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16. Reading How to help your child at home
Encourage your child to read 30 minutes daily and ask them questions of what they have read
Encourage your child to ALWAYS go back to the text to find the answer
Subscribe to children’s magazines such as Highlights, Time for Kids, Scholastic, etc.
Visit the media center
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FCAT Writing
FCAT Writing measures achievement in writing for Florida students in grades 4,8, and 10 by having the students draft writing that is scored with an emphasis on four content areas. The writing is evaluated for its overall quality.
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Writing Information
Students will be given 60 minutes to plan, write and revise their essay.
Students must write a complete essay
Pre-determined prompt
Students MUST address the prompt
Graded on a 6 point scale
3.5 is a passing grade on the writing FCAT
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19. FCAT Writing Focus Organization Support Conventions
demonstrates a main idea or theme & stays on topic
Organization
follows a plan that includes an introduction, effective transitional devices, & a conclusion
Support
includes use of specific details & precise word choice to explain, clarify, or define meaning
Conventions
demonstrates knowledge of the basic skills of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, usage, & sentence structure
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20. FCAT Writing Sample Prompts
Narrative:
The teacher comes into the classroom and puts a bag on her desk. Then she goes out of the classroom. The bag on her desk begins to move. Now write a story about the day that the teacher put a bag on her desk, and it started to move. Make the reader feel that he or she is there in the classroom.
Expository:
Everyone has a favorite time of the year. Think about the time of year that you like best. Write to explain to your reader why this time of the year is your favorite.

21. Sample Expository Essay (3)
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23. Sample Expository Essay (4)
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25. Math FCAT Grade 4 General Content Limits
Whole Numbers
Measurement
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Decimals
Fractions Percents
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26. Math FCAT Grade 4 Content Focus
Operations & Problems
Multi-digit multiplication
Numeric Patterns
Equations
Division, Subtraction, Addition of whole numbers
Finding factors & multiples
Estimating products
Base Ten & Fractions
Converting decimals to fractions; converting fractions to decimals
Comparing and ordering fractions and decimals
Equivalent fractions, simplifying fractions
Converting fractions to percents; converting percents to fractions
Geometry & Measurement
Finding area
Classifying angles
Reflections, rotations
Identifying 3-dimenstional figures and 2-dimensional figures
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27. Sample Math Question- Multiple Choice
Mr. Desai has 112 art students. He gave each student 150 dried beans to use for a project. What is the total number of dried beans Mr. Desai gave his students?
A. 267
B. 1,680
C. 5,600
D. 16,800
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28. Sample Math Questions- Gridded Response
Mrs. Pate is displaying science projects on tables in the lunchroom for the science fair. She can display 6 projects on each table. If there are 72 projects to display, what is the total number of tables Mrs. Pate will need?
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29. How to help your child at home
Web site resources (FCAT Explorer, Reading Plus, FCAT Focus)
Review task cards
Review multiplication facts
Review weekly vocabulary words
Review previously learned skills
Keep a journal
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For More Information
Visit the FCAT website for detailed information
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31. Crunch Time !!!! Attendance is crucial Weekend Homework
Purchase the Florida Ready test prep book for $20.00 for your child’s homeroom teacher. ( 6 volunteer hours)

32. Test Taking Tips
Encourage your child to take their time and re-read the questions carefully.
Encourage your child to work EVERY problem in math, SHOW THEIR WORK.
Early bed time and a healthy breakfast.
Bring extra No. 2 pencils, snacks, and a sweater.

33. Volunteer Hours Copy Paper Treasure Box Items (Candy, Toys)
Seasonal Decorations
Books for the classroom library
Chart Paper
Sharpie Markers