FCAT Parent NightLudlam Elementary

Dr. Georgette Menocal, Principal

Michele L. Zakis, Assistant Principal

Veronica Recio, Reading CoachPresenters

Where did we start?

2010 School Grade Results

100% of the

eligible students

were tested

Reading

2009 2010

Math

2009 2010

Writing

2009 2010

Science

2009 2010

Total

Points

2009 2010

% High Standards 81 82 77 79 88 91 54 68 300 320

% Learning Gains 74 75 67 71141

146

% Learning Gains

in Lowest 25%ile63 65 67 68 130 133

Total School Grade Points 571 599

What does that mean for us?

GRADE 800POINT SCALE

A 525+

B 495 to 524

C 435 to 494

D 395 to 434

F <395

Where are we going?2010-2011 School Improvement Plan (SIP ) Goals

100% of the eligible

students were tested

Reading

2010

Math

2010

Writing

2010

Science

2010Grade Points

% Meeting High

Standards83% 80% 80% 70% 313

% Making

Learning Gains85% 81% 166

Adequate

Progress of

Lowest 25% 75% 78%

153

Total School

Grade Points243 239 80 70 632

Where are we right now?

Grade Winter Interim Average

% Correct

Winter Interim

Projected %

Level 3 and Above

Grade Winter Interim Average

% Correct

Winter Interim

Projected %

Level 3 and Above

Total 67% 75% Total 61% 64%

3 65% 75% 3 58% 56%

4 65% 69% 4 57% 49%

5 70% 82% 5 67% 86%

Science

Grade

Level

Winter Interim Average %

Correct

Winter Interim

Percent Proficient

5 70% 54%

Reading Mathematics

Gridded Response

Students may need formulas and conversions to help them solve some of the problems. They may refer to the Reference Sheet as often as necessary.

Grade 5 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics

Reference Sheet

Sample materials are available on the FLDOE website -

http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/fcatitem.asp

FCAT / FCAT 2.0 TESTING WINDOWS

TEST ADMINISTRATION DATES

FCAT WRITING

MARCH 1 – 3, 2011

FCAT READING AND MATHEMATICS RETAKE

MARCH 30 – APRIL 7, 2011

FCAT / FCAT 2.0 READING, MATHEMATICS, AND SCIENCE

APRIL 11 – APRIL 25, 2011

FCAT / FCAT 2.0 Reading, Mathematics,

& Science

Daily Test Administration Schedule*

Grade

Level

Day 1

Monday,

April 11

Day 2

Tuesday,

April 12

Day 3

Wednesday,

April 13

Day 4

Thursday,

April 14

Day 5

Friday,

April 15

Day 6

Monday,

April 18

Day 7

Tuesday,

April 19

Day 8

Wednesday,

April 20

Day 9

Thursday,

April 21

No Testing

Friday,

April 22

Teacher

Planning

Day 10

Monday,

April 25

1

SAT -10**

Reading

Session 1

SAT-10**

Mathematics

Session 2

2

SAT -10**

Reading

Session 1

SAT-10**

Mathematics

Session 2

3

FCAT 2.0

Reading

Session 1

(70 minutes)

FCAT 2.0

Reading

Session 2

(70 minutes)

FCAT 2.0

Mathematics

Session 3

(70 minutes)

FCAT 2.0

Mathematics Session

4

(70 minutes)

4

FCAT 2.0

Reading

Session 1

(70 minutes)

FCAT 2.0

Reading

Session 2

(70 minutes)

FCAT 2.0

Mathematics

Session 3

(70 minutes)

FCAT 2.0

Mathematics Session

4

(70 minutes)

5

FCAT 2.0

Mathematics Session

1

(70 minutes)

FCAT 2.0

Mathematics Session

2

(70 minutes)

FCAT 2.0

Reading

Session 3

(70 minutes)

FCAT 2.0

Reading

Session 4

(70 minutes)

FCAT

Science

Session 5

(55 minutes)

FCAT

Science

Session 6

(55 minutes)

6

FCAT 2.0

Reading

Session 1

(70 minutes)

FCAT 2.0

Reading

Session 2

(70 minutes)

FCAT 2.0

Mathematics

Sessions 3 & 4

(70 minutes each)

7

FCAT 2.0

Reading

Session 1

(70 minutes)

FCAT 2.0

Reading

Session 2

(70 minutes)

FCAT 2.0

Mathematics

Sessions 3 & 4

(70 minutes each)

8

FCAT 2.0

Reading

Session 1

(70 minutes)

FCAT 2.0

Reading

Session 2

(70 minutes)

FCAT 2.0

Mathematics

Sessions 3 & 4

(70 minutes each)

FCAT

Science

Sessions 5 & 6

(55 minutes each)

Students to be Tested

• In general, all Florida public school students enrolled in

tested grade levels (Grades 3-11) participate in the

FCAT/FCAT 2.0 per Section 1008.22(3)(c)8, Florida

Statute. Students must take the test appropriate for the

grade level in which they are enrolled.

• Writing: Grades 4, 8, 10

• Reading: Grades 3-10• Mathematics: Grades 3-8, and 10• Science: Grades 5, 8, 11• Retained students at tested grade levels are expected to

participate in FCAT / FCAT 2.0 Writing, Reading, Mathematics, and Science.

Students to be Tested

(continued)

• English Language Learners (ELLs) ALL ELLs are expected to participate in the FCAT/FCAT 2.0

Writing, Reading, Mathematics and Science tests no matter how long these students have been receiving services.

• Students with Disabilities (SWD) All students with disabilities participate in one of the following:

FCAT/FCAT 2.0 without accommodations

FCAT/FCAT 2.0 with accommodations

Florida Alternate Assessment

ACCOMMODATIONS

• Students with Disabilities (SWD)

– Accommodations stated in the student’s current IEP or 504 plan

▪ Presentation

▪ Responding

▪ Scheduling

▪ Setting

▪ Assistive Devices

– Emergency 504 Plan

ACCOMMODATIONS(continued)

• English Language Learners (ELLs)• Students who are currently receiving services in a

program operated in accordance with an approved district LEP plan: Flexible Setting

Flexible Scheduling

Additional Time

Assistance in Heritage Language

Approved Dictionary

• ELL students in levels 1-4 only.

Prohibited Activities: Electronic Devices

• Possession of any electronic device that reproduces, transmits, calculates, or records IS cause for invalidation.

“Possession” is defined as “within arm’s reach,” even if the electronic device is not visible.

Students should not have cell phones in their pockets, clipped to their belts, at their desks, or anywhere they can be easily accessed during testing.

Grade

Level

Writing

Planning

Sheet

FCAT/

FCAT 2.0

Calculator

Mathematics

Reference

Sheet

Science

Reference

Sheet/Periodic

Table

Ruler

CBT

Work

Folder

3 N/A NO NO N/A YES* N/A

4 YES NO NO N/A YES* N/A

5 N/A NO YES NO NO N/A

6 N/A NO YES N/A NO N/A

7 N/A YES YES N/A NO N/A

8 YES YES YES YES NO N/A

9 N/A YES YES N/A NO N/A

10 YES YES YES N/A NO YES

11 N/A YES N/A YES NO YES

RETAKE N/A YES YES N/A NO YES

Materials Allowed During Testing

* Grades 3 & 4 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics Session 4 ONLY

Elementary School

Document Configuration

GRADE DOCUMENT TITLEITEM TYPE

Multiple Choice Gridded Response

3Reading Test and Answer Book

Mathematics Test and Answer Book

4

Writing Folder

Reading Test and Answer Book

Mathematics Test and Answer Book

5

Mathematics Test and Answer Book

Reading Test Book

Reading Answer Folder

Science Test and Answer Book

• FCAT 2.0

http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/

• Mathematics & Reading Sample

http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/fcatitem.asp

• Mathematics & Science Sample

http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatitem.asp

• Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.fldoe.org/faq/

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools-Testing Calendar

http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestingCalendar/TestingCalendar.asp

Helpful Websites