FCAT
Information & Help!

What is the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)?
 The FCAT has two parts, the FCAT SSS and the FCAT NRT. The FCAT SSS is designed to measure students' knowledge of writing, reading, mathematics, and science benchmarks from the Sunshine State Standards (SSS). The FCAT NRT is a norm referenced test (NRT) used to compare Florida student performance in reading and mathematics with the performance of students nationwide.

Who takes the FCAT?
All Florida public school students in Grades 3 through 10 are required to take the FCAT. Only a few students are exempt.

When is the FCAT given?
In February, students take the FCAT Writing test. In March, students take the FCAT Reading, FCAT Mathematics, and FCAT Science tests. The norm referenced portions of the FCAT (NRT Reading and NRT Mathematics) are also given in March.
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How can students prepare for the FCAT?
The best preparation for the FCAT is the teaching and learning of the Sunshine State Standards.

How can I find out more information about the FCAT?
There are helpful publications available through Florida public schools to provide more detailed FCAT information. These include Sample Test Materials provided to students each year and a brochure for parents and guardians.
The Internet provides pertinent information about the FCAT including test results for all Florida public schools and districts.

What Internet sites provide information and practice for the FCAT?
Several of the following sites provide actual online practice for the FCAT. Other sites listed provide valuable information.

http://internet4classrooms.com/skills_3rd_original.htm Third grade skill builders interactive sites. (Math & Reading)

http://www.firn.edu/doe/sas/fcat/fcatit02.htm Florida Dept. of Ed. FCAT sample tests and answer keys.

http://www.tampareads.com/readingwall/class/index.htm FCAT Reading Vocabulary (Scroll to the very bottom to download files for FREE reading program materials.)

http://www.okaloosa.k12.fl.us/bobsikes/standardizedtestpractice_frame.html FCAT Resources grouped by grade levels.

http://www.tampareads.com/vocabulary/FCAT/bothFCAT.htm     Fourth Grade FCAT Reading Vocabulary Help

http://www.fcatexplorer.com/Practice and skills reinforcement tool provided by the State Department.

http://fcit.usf.edu/FCAT/Provides practice tests that can be printed or taken online.

http://www.firn.edu/doe/sas/fcat.htm Florida's Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Home Page - provides sample practice items and great information!

http://www.firn.edu/doe/sas/fcat/fcatsmpl.htmFCAT sample items.

http://getsmarter.org/iln/index.html    Math and science practice. (Make sure you click on the small task bar at the bottom of the page.)

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/release/index.html#onlineTexas website with practice tests that can be taken online or printed. These are not based on the FCAT, but will provide good practice.