Welcome to Curriculum Night!

Are you ready for the Science FCAT?

When will the FCAT be administered to the 5th grade?

The FCAT will be administered April15th through April 26th.

(2 weeks after Spring Break!)

We only have 10 instructional weeks left!

What will the test format be like?

All

questions will be in multiple choice format.

Concept Areas
Questions

will be administered from the Science Standards called Big Ideas. The Big Ideas are categorized in the following concept areas:

Physical and Chemical 29% Earth and Space 29% Life and Environmental 25% Nature of Science 17%

What will be on the test?

Low Complexity Sample

Moderate Complexity

High Complexity

Achievement Levels for the FCAT 2.0

Science Scale Scores (140 to 260) Grade Level 1 Level 5 140-184 225-260 140-184 225-260 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

5
8

185-199
185-202

200-214
203-214

215-224
215-224

How can I help prepare my child for success?

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Make sure your child is STUDYING nightly at least 10 minutes. Practice using FCAT Explorer, Vocabulary Flash Cards, Notes, other sites online Check over homework and journal and ask students to explain concepts to you. Encourage students to ask questions.

Sample Question: 3rd Grade Big Idea

Sample Student Questions 4th Grade Big Idea

Sample Question 4th Grade Benchmark

Sample Question 5th Grade Big Idea

Sample Question 5th Grade Benchmark

What resources are available to help parents and students?

The FDOE offers sample tests and test information.

http://fcat.fldoe.org/
Incredible practice online

www.fcatexplorer.com
Andover Elementary School Site to link to other educational sites and media center links.

www.andover.ocps.net

Other Resources
Science Buddies and Science Spot are sites providing practice and information to both parents and students. Science Buddies Science Spot