All about FCAT
Reading FCAT
Math FCAT
Preparing
FCAT Terms
100
Where do you take the FCAT?
What is in a classroom
100
What is the name of the reading strategy you are expected to use on the FCAT?
What is UNRAVEL
100
Fill in the blanks of this riddle: Four or less, __________________ Five or more, _____________________
What is four or less, let it rest. Five or more, let is soar.
100
When your teacher reads the directions aloud, you must: a.) listen to every word carefully, I want to make sure I know the rules! b.) fall asleep, this is boring! c.) ignore her, you already know what to do!
What is a.) listen carefully to EVERY word. If not, you might be confused about what you are supposed to do.
100
The whole FCAT is a multiple choice test. What does multiple choice mean?
What is it means you will have 4 options to choose from for your answer.
200
Who takes the FCAT?
Who is all Florida students in 3rd grade- 10th grade
200
What is the very first step of UNRAVEL?
What is write the word "UNRAVEL" at the top of your page as a reminder and checklist.
200
What unit of measurement would you use to measure a desk? a.) Inches b.) centimeters c.) millimeters
What is inches
200
What is an action someone could make that could get them invalidated on the FCAT? a.) sneezing b.) lightly coughing c.) laughing d.) looking at the ceiling
What is d.) laughing. All the other options are alright, as long as they are not happening constantly and become distracting.
200
Bubbling in completely is very important. What could happen if you don't bubble correctly?
What is the computer that grades the test could get confused and it could affect your scores.
300
How many days does the FCAT take?
What is 4
300
What is the last step of UNRAVEL?
What is "Let the questions be answered"
300
What kind of math would you use for this word problem: Roger drives his car 25 miles to his aunts house on Friday, 50 miles to his mom's house on Saturday. If this pattern continues, how many miles will he drive on Sunday?
What is ADDITION OR SUBTRACTIONS
300
What is a good adjective that describes the attitude you should have on the day of the FCAT? a.) terrified b.) tired c.) determined d.) hyper
What is c.) determined (it is okay to be a little nervous, but make sure that you come in with the goal in mind- PASSING!)
300
Why do they say that I will take the FCAT in sessions? What are sessions?
What is a session is one part of the test. There are 4. Two 70 minutes sessions in reading and two 70 minutes sessions in math.
400
What happens if your test is invalidated?
What is your test will not be scored and will count as a "zero."
400
If you are using UNRAVEL, which will you read FIRST? The passage or the questions?
What is the questions BEFORE the passage, to know what you are looking to answer.
400
What kind of math would you use to solve this word problem: Jessica's basketball team scored 58 points at her game last night. The other team scores 49 points. How many more points did Jessica's team score than her opponent?
What is SUBTRACTION
400
If Josh usually goes to bed at 9:00 PM on a school night, what time would be a good bedtime for a night before FCAT? a.) 9:45 PM b.) 1:00 AM c.) 8:30 PM d.) 5:30 PM
What is c.) 8:30 PM (about 30 minutes earlier)
400
What does FCAT stand for?
What is Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test
500
How long does each session of the FCAT last?
What is 70 minutes (or 1 hour and 10 minutes)
500
What does the "A" in UNRAVEL stand for?
What is "Are you underlining or circling important or unfamiliar words?"
500
Which kind of math would you use for this word problem: Gina is going to give 3 balloons to each guest at her party. If she gives out 24 balloons in all, how many guests came to her party?
What is DIVISION
500
Which option would be best for breakfast on the days of FCAT: a.) 2 McDonalds Breakfast sandwiches b.) 3 pixie sticks c.) Cocoa puffs cereal d.) Some eggs and toast
What is d.) some eggs and toast (not to filling and not sugary)
500
What does INVALIDATION mean?
What is it means that your test will be taken and NOT scored (earning you a failing grade on that session)
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