1. Welcome Parents FCAT Parent Night 2012 - 2013 Mrs. Leal & Ms. Ochoa

2. Discuss- Who, What, When, Where, Why, How… Review sample FCAT reading/math/science passages and questions. Discuss websites that are important and useful. Questions and comments??? Thank you for coming. Tonight’s Agenda

3. The Florida Comprehension Assessment Test (FCAT) is part of Florida’s overall plan to increase student achievement by implementing higher standards for public school students. The FCAT has four sections: reading, writing, science and math. What is the FCAT 2.0?

4. All public and public charter school students in grades 3-10 are required to take the FCAT. Who takes the FCAT?

5. The FCAT is given to measure achievement of the Sunshine State Standards that are being taught and learned by Florida students. Why do students take the FCAT?

6. When: April 2013 SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday 123456 78910111213 1415 FCAT Reading Session1 16 FCAT Reading Session2 17 FCAT Science Session 1 18 FCAT Science Session 2 1920 2122 FCAT Math Session1 23 FCAT Math Session2 24252627 282930

7. FCAT Reading Passages –50% Literary Text –50% Informational Text FCAT Reading items on the test –15-25% - Vocabulary –25-35% - Reading Application –25-35% Literary Analysis – Fiction/Nonfiction –15-25% - Informational Text & Research Process How will Reading be assessed?

9. Percentages of Points by Cognitive Complexity Level for FCAT 2.0 »Low 15%-25% »Moderate 50%-70% »High 15%-25% Students will be tested in two 70-minute sessions with a break in the middle of each session. Answers are all multiple choice

10. Read with them every night. Ask your child about what he or she is reading (characters, setting, problem, resolution). Use task cards to monitor comprehension (in your child’s binder). What can you do to help your child in reading?

11. www.fcatexplorer.com This website offers games with objectives that correlate with the FCAT tests, as well as practice test. (Students need the passwords received to log in). www.tickettoread.com This website allows students to practice reading comprehension by reading short passages and answering questions (Students have log in and password to get in.) http://www.readingplus.com/users/ This website allows students to practice reading skills through guided reading and vocabulary extension activities. http://fcat.fldoe.org This website provides general information on the FCAT in both English and Spanish. http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatrelease.asp FCAT released test and answer key that can be used for practice Great Reading Websites

12. Math FCAT

13. Number: Base Ten and Fractions - 50% Expressions, Equations, and Statistics - 20% Geometry and Measurement - 30% What will be assessed?

14. FCAT 2.0 Mathematics will be computer based. It consists 35-40 multiple choice and 10-15 gridded response questions. 5 th graders will be tested in two 70-minute sessions with a break in the middle of each session. Students in grades 5-8 will receive a reference sheet to use during the FCAT 2.0 Mathematics sessions How will math be assessed?

15. Review math homework every night. Help students relate math to every day situations. Log on to think central, debrief exams that are given and practice, practice, practice. What can you do to help your child in Math?

16. www.thinkcentral.com www.fcatexplorer.com www.studyjams.com www.ixl.com http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/pdf/FL10S pISG35MWTr3gP.pdfhttp://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/pdf/FL10S pISG35MWTr3gP.pdf www.kidbiz.com Websites to help your child in math?

17. Science FCAT

18. 5 th graders will be assessed in Science. Who will take the Science F-CAT?

19. Grades 5 FCAT 2.0 Science will be administered in two 80-minute sessions with a break in the middle of each session. All test questions will be in a multiple choice format (#60- 66). How will Science be assessed?

20. The Nature of Science – 17% Earth and Space – 29% Physical Science – 29% Life Science – 25% What will be assessed?

21. Read and discuss science book/sciencesaurus or any other science related reading materials. Encourage your child to investigate different science questions (experiments-Scientist of the Month). Help child make a correlation between the real world and what they are learning in science. What can you do to help your child in Science?

22. Review science vocabulary. Allow child to participate in field-trips What else can you do to help your child in Science?

23. www.pearsonsuccessnet.com www.studyjams.com www.fcatexplorer.com http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/pdf/FL09G5S ci.pdf Websites to help your child in science?