my 8 year old daughter will be going into the 3rd grade this year..that means FCAT..what exactly is FCAT??? is it really a test of what they learned that year and if they fail, they stay back? During what part of the year is the FCAT given???
2006-08-01 05:39:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
In Brevard county the tests are given in the second semester of the school year. February, I think...It is a test that questions them on every thing that they have learned so far in their school years..If they fail then they usually have a chance to go to summer school and take a prep class on the section they fail;ed or repeat the entire school year..Dont let everyone fool you..The test isn't difficult if yor children are getting the proper instruction from both the teachers and parents. As long as you are following up on your parenting ang making sure your child is learning and not falling through the cracks he or she wil not have a problem with the test.
2006-08-01 05:45:56 · answer #1 · answered by Gretchen B 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
call the school district and ask them those questions - every school and especially every state does it differently. Most schools give a standardized test - which is what this sounds like. It measure what your child knows again the standard for that grade level - what I mean is that it will tell you whether your child know less, the same, or more then is expected of someone in the same grade at the same time of year. Each school gives these at different times - but usually somewhere from march to the end of the year. But, check with your school so they can give you the exact answer that will apply to your daughter.
2006-08-01 13:00:44 · answer #2 · answered by pammy_6201 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like what they call ISTEP here in my state.
These are standardized tests to check and see if students are meeting the state standards and learning the assigned curriculum. The first one is in 3rd grade where I live too. It's all a PITA part of meeting the NCLB act requirements. Our schools spend a lot of time reviewing and preparing students for our ISTEP test.
2006-08-01 12:44:56 · answer #3 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a comprehensive question and answer tutorial for the current 3rd grade FCAT practice exam
http://www.armisgame.com/Home/armis-lesson-plans-1/math-science-tutor
2013-12-31 16:26:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a government exam given by the state. It is designed to make all children (despite race) look equal in there learning ability. Which means if you are not a white kid then you get extra points on a bell curve. If you are a white kid you are on your own. Almost every kid always passes it. She just has to be prepared to sit still for an entire school day. She will take one part before Christmas break and another part before summer break. If she fails she can retake the test in summer school. If she still doesn't pass it her grade will be averaged into her real school work grade. I hate it for all students but they have to take it if they go to public school.
2006-08-01 12:50:46 · answer #5 · answered by murph_ltt 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no they wont stay back, if your daughter has good grades she will excell to hte next grade. the fcat is probably florida some thin thin test. in massachusettes where im from we have the mcas, it does test you of your childs memory of what they learned that year. I stil tak them seeing as im in the eighth grade, they are usually given towards the end of the year,
2006-08-01 12:47:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
My middle girl is going in 4th, and I have never heard of such a thing. Contact the school she attends and ask. They should have a web site, I'm sure. Kids have to take so many darn tests...it's a wonder they can think to do homework later on.
2006-08-01 12:44:56 · answer #7 · answered by Mommymonster 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Look on your school district and state education departments websites for info.
2006-08-01 21:28:58 · answer #8 · answered by inzaratha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋