What does FCAT mean in EDUCATIONAL

The FCAT stands for Florida Comprehension Assessment Test. It is an assessment test given by the state of Florida to assess the reading and writing abilities of its students in grades 3-10. The test results are used to evaluate a student's academic progress and determine eligibility for graduation from high school.

The FCAT is administered to students in Grades 3-10 in public schools in the State of Florida. Private school students may also take the test at their own expense.

The FCAT is usually administered once per year, in spring. For 2020, it has been suspended temporarily due to Covid-19 pandemic situation.

The FCAT consists of multiple choice and essay questions that address topics such as reading comprehension, math, science and social studies. It also includes a section on writing skills.

You should review applicable course material and practice sample questions in each subject area before taking the test. Additionally, you can find practice materials provided by the State of Florida or your school district that cover all topics included on the exam.

Scores are determined using a sliding scale based on how well a student does relative to his/her peers who took the same version of that test, so there is no set passing score or cutoff point for determining success or failure on the exam. Generally speaking, however, reaching a score within 1 standard deviation above or below average could be considered passing or satisfactory performance on this assessment test.

Students can access their individual scores online through a secure website provided by their schools shortly after they have taken this test each year. Generally speaking, it should take no more than two weeks after testing day for scores to be available online.

Yes! Depending upon your individual circumstances and school board policies, you may be able to retake this assessment up to three times per year (especially if you achieved unsatisfactory results). You should check with your guidance counselor for exact retaking policies for your district/school as these vary from one location another and depend upon certain criteria such as age and grade level at time of testing.

Yes! Special needs students are eligible for accommodations when taking this assessment including extended time limits or use of special tools such as computers or calculators depending upon individual needs determined by current IEP documents (individualized education programs). Parents should contact their child's school counselor prior to testing date if they wish to pursue any accommodation options.