FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education

FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com Florida Department of Education’s FCAT Explorer BRIEF OVERVIEW

FCAT Explorer Interactive, benchmarks-based practice programs Available at no cost to all Florida public schools Accessible from any computer connected to the Internet Students automatically enrolled Includes Educator Resources and a Parent & Family Guide From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com

FCAT Explorer Access to all programs A student’s sign-in name and password provides access to all programs Struggling students can experience success in easier programs and work their way up From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com

FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education Practice Programs www. fcatexplorer. com

From the Florida Department of Education FCAT Explorer MATH PROGRAMS www. fcatexplorer. com READING PROGRAMS SCIENCE PROGRAMS Math Station: 5 th Grade Benchmarks Galactic Library: 3 rd Grade Benchmarks Science Station: 5 th Grade Benchmarks Math Navigator: 8 th Grade Benchmarks Reading Odyssey: 4 th Grade Benchmarks Science Voyager: 8 th Grade Benchmarks Math Timeline: 10 th Grade Benchmarks Reading Factory: 6 th Grade Benchmarks Science Mission: 11 th Grade Benchmarks Reading Boardwalk: 8 th Grade Benchmarks Reading Timeline: 10 th Grade Benchmarks

From the Florida Department of Education FCAT Explorer www. fcatexplorer. com Reading, Math, and Science Practice Developed with strict adherence to the Sunshine State Standards and DOE’s Test Item & Performance Task Specifications Practice items provide explicit reinforcement of the FCAT-tested benchmarks Reading Boardwalk: 8 th Grade Benchmarks

From the Florida Department of Education FCAT Explorer www. fcatexplorer. com Reading, Math, and Science Practice Designed with the help of teachers and testing specialists Graphics explicitly illustrate science and math concepts or reading content Reading and math practice is set in the context of other subject areas from the Sunshine State Standards Math Navigator: 8 th Grade Benchmarks

FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com Special Features GLOSSARY Click linked (blue) words Math Timeline: 10 th Grade Benchmarks Click ear icon to hear word pronounced Spanish and Haitian Creole translations CHALLENGE LIST Links directly to incorrect items Helps students focus on skill improvement Reading Timeline: 10 th Grade Benchmarks

FCAT Explorer Reading Practice PASSAGES Same average length and readability level as on the FCAT Reviewed by teachers for readability level, age -appropriate content, and student interest Some programs feature an Explore More reference section to practice using multiple resources From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com

From the Florida Department of Education FCAT Explorer www. fcatexplorer. com FCAT Explorer Reading Programs Galactic Library: 3 rd Grade Benchmarks Adaptive support model adjusts passage and instructional support level Vocabulary exercises and activities teach potentially challenging words 3 rd grade readability level: 36 reading passages & 197 multiple-choice items 2 nd grade readability level: 36 reading passages & 197 multiple-choice items

From the Florida Department of Education FCAT Explorer www. fcatexplorer. com FCAT Explorer Reading Programs Reading Odyssey: 4 th Grade Benchmarks Pre-reading vocabulary exercises Adaptive Support 32 reading passages 248 multiple-choice, short-, and extended-response items, plus a resource for openresponse items

From the Florida Department of Education FCAT Explorer www. fcatexplorer. com FCAT Explorer Reading Programs Reading Factory: 6 th Grade Benchmarks Adaptive Support Instructional games reinforce vocabulary 27 reading passages 253 multiple-choice, short-, and open-response items

FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com FCAT Explorer Reading Programs Reading Boardwalk: 8 th Grade Benchmarks Main Idea Workshop Adaptive support (grades 4 through 8) Passage topics drawn from areas of science, history, health, art, and music 60 reading passages 285 multiple-choice, short-, extended-, and open-response items

FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com FCAT Explorer Reading Programs Reading Timeline: 10 th Grade Benchmarks Includes a pre-test and posttest Features 8 remedial reading comprehension lessons 23 reading passages 250 multiple-choice, short-, extended-, and openresponse items

FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com Math Practice Reviewed by teachers for readability level, age -appropriate content, and student interest Item topics drawn from other subject areas in the Sunshine State Standards ü Science ü Social Studies ü The Arts ü Health Education ü Physical Education Math Navigator: 8 th Grade Benchmarks

FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com FCAT Explorer Math Programs Math Station: 5 th Grade Benchmarks Motivational instructional games reinforce math skills Item topics drawn from areas of health, sports, history, and geography 156 multiple-choice, gridded -, and charted-response items

FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com FCAT Explorer Math Programs Math Navigator: 8 th Grade Benchmarks Includes a calculator and reference sheet with same functions and content as on FCAT Item topics drawn from areas of science, history, health, art, and music 139 multiple-choice and gridded-response items

FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com FCAT Explorer Math Programs Math Timeline: 10 th Grade Benchmarks Includes a calculator and reference sheet with same functions and content as on FCAT Timeline-themed navigation places items in a variety of historical periods 144 multiple-choice and gridded-response items Math Machine includes 6 remedial lessons on Strand C: Geometry and Spatial Sense

FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com Science Practice Reviewed by teachers for difficulty level, ageappropriate content, and student interest Struggling students are directed to remedial lessons to explore more difficult science concepts. Science Station: 5 th Grade Benchmarks

From the Florida Department of Education FCAT Explorer www. fcatexplorer. com FCAT Explorer Science Programs Science Station: 5 th Grade Benchmarks Vocabulary exercises reinforce important science concepts 15 remedial lessons on annually assessed benchmarks Annually assessed benchmarks include context dependent items 215 multiple-choice, short-, extended-, and open-response items

From the Florida Department of Education FCAT Explorer www. fcatexplorer. com Science Voyager: 8 th Grade Benchmarks Vocabulary exercises reinforce important science concepts Remedial lessons for each of the 8 strands Mini Lesson short-response activities strengthen performance task skills 190 multiple-choice, gridded-, short-, extended-, and openresponse items

From the Florida Department of Education FCAT Explorer www. fcatexplorer. com Science Mission: 11 th Grade Benchmarks Vocabulary exercises increase science fluency Remedial lessons focusing on the nature of science 4 Mini Lessons review the periodic table, active and passive transport, plant and animal cells, and chemical reactions Over 200 multiple-choice, gridded-, short-, extended-, and open-response items

FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education Instructional Support www. fcatexplorer. com

FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com Instructional Support 1 ST ATTEMPT CORRECT Congratulations! Correct Answer Explanation (CAE) ü Confirms the attributes that make an answer correct ü Reinforces effective skill application Galactic Library: 3 rd Grade Benchmarks

From the Florida Department of Education FCAT Explorer www. fcatexplorer. com Instructional Support 1 ST ATTEMPT INCORRECT Feedback and tools help student figure out correct answer ü Common error feedback in math programs offers suggestions for how to think about the problem Immediate second chance to apply the skill correctly Math Navigator: 8 th Grade Benchmarks

FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com Instructional Support 2 nd ATTEMPT Reading Boardwalk: 8 th Grade Benchmarks For CORRECT answer, CAE confirms and reinforces effective skill application For INCORRECT answer, CAE coaches student in figuring out right answer to similar questions in the future Math Timeline: 10 th Grade Benchmarks

FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com Educators’ Tools

From the Florida Department of Education FCAT Explorer www. fcatexplorer. com Classroom Teacher’s Desk Features Create and/or edit roll class Review progress reports on individuals or classes Resource Center ü Skills Location Map ü Table of Benchmarks and Skills ü Item Review View instructional games and modify token rates Send messages to students

FCAT Explorer Classroom Teacher’s Desk Features Student Performance Reports Check progress on individuals or classes View math data by theme, strand, or benchmark View science data by benchmark or strand. View reading data by benchmark, skill, or passage Compare percentage correct before and after Learning Guidance From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com

FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education School Administrator’s Desk Features Access teacher and student password lists (available in text and spreadsheet formats) Review, add, and edit student information Review, add, and edit information about teachers and classes Create student, class, or school reports www. fcatexplorer. com

FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education District Administrator’s Desk Features Review school, teacher, and class information Review monthly reports on student activity and performance by district or school www. fcatexplorer. com

FCAT Explorer The Parent & Family Guide Accessible from the home page without a password Available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole Helps parents, guardians, and mentors understand the Sunshine State Standards and the FCAT From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com

FCAT Explorer Visit the Educator Resources Page Linked from the home page Download this Power. Point presentation Download the School Administrator’s Desk Manual Download the Teacher’s Desk Manual Download other Power. Points ü Reading Focus Overview ü Math Focus Overview ü Program-specific presentations From the Florida Department of Education www. fcatexplorer. com

From the Florida Department of Education FCAT Explorer www. fcatexplorer. com To get sign-in names & passwords SCHOOL PRINCIPALS Contact your district office and speak to the FCAT Explorer District Administrator TEACHERS Contact your FCAT Explorer School Administrator FCAT Explorer Home Page (www. fcatexplorer. com)

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