Preparing for FCAT

Teachers should always use the "same language" that the FCAT uses because it reduces the chances for students to be confused. New Teachers received an invaluable document from the Florida Department of Education called Reading and Math Performance Task Specifications. This document has an abundance of information. Presently the best sections for New Teacher to review with their students are:

1. The test stems (the ways the questions will be asked) and
2. The content limits. Both of these areas will help students to be better "test takers" and also help new teachers become aware of how the FCAT is presented.

Source: Susan Littlefield, Curriculum Support K-12