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Science FCAT 2.0

Science FCAT 2.0. Ms. Maestu mmaestu@pinescharter.net Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School. Overview. The FCAT Science tests assess the achievement of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in science.

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Science FCAT 2.0

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  1. Science FCAT 2.0 Ms. Maestu mmaestu@pinescharter.net Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School

  2. Overview • The FCAT Science tests assess the achievement of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in science. • Approximately the same number of questions is used for each of the four clusters: Physical and Chemical Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences, Life and Environmental Sciences, and Scientific Thinking. • The student will be tested on material from 6th, 7th and 8th grade courses.

  3. Overview (cont.) • The FCAT Science test for Grade 8 consists of multiple-choice questions. • The Science FCAT will be administered April 28th – May 9th • The test is 60 to 65 questions and students have 160 minutes to complete it. • (two 80 minute sessions)

  4. Physical and Chemical Science The student: • recognizes the differences between solids, liquids, and gases • contrasts physical and chemical changes • identifies atomic structures • recognizes properties of waves • describes how energy flows through a system • describes, measures, and predicts the types of motion and effects of force

  5. Earth and Space Sciences The student: • recognizes that forces within and on Earth result in geologic structures, weather, erosion, and ocean currents • explains the relationship between the Sun, Moon, and Earth • understands that activities of humans affect ecosystems • compares and contrasts characteristics of planets, stars, and satellites

  6. Life and Environmental Sciences The student: • identifies the structure and function of cells • compares and contrasts structures and functions of living things • understands the importance of genetic diversity • recognizes how living things interact with their environment

  7. Scientific Thinking The student: • uses scientific method and processes to solve problems • understands the interdependence of science, technology, and society • recognizes that most natural events occur in consistent patterns

  8. Resources • In school FCAT camp: March 10th – March 17th (before Spring Break), March 31st – April 1st • FCAT Explorer • ThinkCentral • Released Test Questions • Virtual Counselor • (see student’s score on the BAT test) https://www.browardschools.com/virtualcounselor/

  9. FCAT Explorer • www.fcatexplorer.com • User name is last name followed by first name initial • Example: MAESTUM • Password is 06 first four of last name birth month day • Example: 06MAES1002

  10. Sample Test Questions • http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatsmpl.asp

  11. Questions?

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