Category Archives: FCAT

2008 science FCAT scores

Florida’s science FCAT scores were released today. For those who don’t know, the FCAT is the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test given annually to all Florida public school children in grades 3 through 11. The FCAT is supposed to measure what … Continue reading

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FCAT results coming

The Gradebook says that FCAT science (and other) results will be out tomorrow. I assume the results will pop up here.

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Science FCAT … all for nothing?

This story about the science FCAT is a mixed bag. It’s sad kids have to be essentially bribed in order to give schools any hope of not nosediving in scores. Ipods, prom tickets, limo rides — the prizes offered at … Continue reading

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