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It’s almost time to take the Computer Based Exams (FCAT 2.0 and EOC)!

Here are some important explanations and reminders to help you do your very best.

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You will receive a Student Authorization Ticket on the day of testing. You will need the Login ID number and Test Code at the bottom of the ticket to log in to the test.

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When your test administrator tells you to do so, you will enter the Login ID and Test Code printed on your ticket in the boxes on the login screen.

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You may use any of the tools at the top of the screen to help you with your test.

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The Pointer Tool

You will use this tool to select your answer to each question. You can also click the pointer tool to turn off other tools.

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The Eliminate Choice Tool

You can use this tool to cross out answer choices that you have eliminated as possible correct answers.

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The Highlighter Tool

You can use this tool to highlight portions of a reading passage, a question, or a graphic.

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The Eraser Tool

You can use the eraser tool to removehighlighting and to erase an X from an eliminated choice. To erase highlighting, with the eraser tool selected, click anywhere in the highlighted area.

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The Notepad Tool

When you click this tool, a notepad appears in a pop-up window. You can type notes for a passage or item, and the notes will stay with that passage or item.

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The Help Tool

You can click this tool for information on how the other tools work.

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Use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to move through the test.

Navigating through the Test

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• The Back button takes you to the previous item.

• The Reset button clears your answer.

• The Go To button takes you to the item review screen.

• The Next button takes you the next item.

• The Review button marks an item for review.

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· Click the Go To button and check the Item Review Screen to ensure you have answered all the items, and go back to questions you have marked for review.

Finishing the Test

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· Only press the Submit button on your test when you are sure you are completely done. You cannot go back into your test once it is submitted.

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Remember…

When you come to the stop sign at theend of a session, do not go on to the next session.

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You will learn more about the test and be able to practice using the tools and answering items when you take an ePAT practice test.

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Test Invalidation

You have probably heard the term

test invalidation,

and it’s important for you to understand what it means so it

won’t happen to you!

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If a test is invalidated, it means that it will not be scored. If your test is invalidated, you will not receive an

FCAT 2.0 score, and you will not be able to retake the same test.

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· Remove all electronic devices.

If you have an electronic device at your desk, in your pocket, or ANYWHERE you can reach it during testing, your test will not be scored.

To make sure your test is scored. . .

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Some examples of electronic devices are:

Cell phones or smart phones

Handheld video games

MP3 players

Calculators (unless you are allowed to have an approved calculator)

Electronic Devices

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All electronic devices must be turned off before the test. Your teacher may collect them or instruct you to put them away (in a locker or backpack away from your desk).

If you aren’t sure if something is an electronic device, please ask your teacher before the test.

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· Do your own work. If you are caught looking at another student’s answers, talking about the test with other students during breaks, or using any kind of unauthorized aid (cheat sheet, calculator, etc.) during the test, your test will not be scored.

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· Respect others. If you are disruptive during a test, you may be dismissed from the room and your test will not be scored. It is very important for you to remain quiet, respect other students, and pay attention to the instructions.

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· Make sure you don’t take the same test twice. You may only take a subject test once during each FCAT 2.0 administration.

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· Don’t leave campus. If you leave the school’s campus for lunch or an appointment before you finish taking a test, you will not be allowed to complete the test.

To make sure yourtest is scored. . .

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Remember…

· During the test you may not:

– Work ahead in another session

– Change any answers from previous sessions

– Look at another student’s answers

– Allow another student to look at your answers

– Have notes, scratch paper, or electronic devices

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· You may not ask for help in answering any test questions. – Your teacher or test administrator is not

allowed to help you read, understand, or answer test questions.

· Try to answer every question.

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· Once you submit your test, you cannot go back. Be sure to check your answers and try to answer every question before turning in your test.

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· During breaks and after testing, it’s important that you don’t talk about the test questions with friends, classmates, or other students.

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This may not be your first time taking the FCAT 2.0, but tests and instructions can change at each grade level, so be sure to

PAY ATTENTION!

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Most importantly:• Get a good night’s sleep

and eat a good breakfast before the test.

• Relax and do your best!