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FCAT Explorer. From the Florida Department of Education Math Navigator: 8 th Grade Benchmarks...
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FCAT Explorer
FCAT Explorer From the Florida Department of Education www.fcatexplorer.com
Math Navigator: 8th Grade Benchmarks
Program Overview
FCAT Explorer
Math Navigator: 8th Grade Benchmarks
Interactive program offers practice on the FCAT-tested benchmarks
Reinforces math problem-solving skills
Available at no cost to all Florida public schools
Accessible from any computer connected to the Internet
Math Navigator: Middle School Mathematics
FCAT Explorer
Fidelity with the Official FCAT
Strict adherence to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and the DOE’s Test Item & Performance Task Specifications
Rigorous item development process
Items drafted by math teachers and professional item writers
Items reviewed by instructional designers, testing specialists, bias reviewers, and professional editors
Math Navigator: Middle School Mathematics
FCAT Explorer
Input from Exemplary Education Professionals
Highly-qualified classroom teachers
Recommended for expertise in subject area and grade level
National Board CertifiedRecipients of Teacher of
the Year awards Experienced as FCAT
Coach and/or Reading Coach
Masters Degrees
Math Navigator: Middle School Mathematics
FCAT Explorer
FCAT-like Practice
FCAT-like practice on all 5 tested strands Algebra Geometry Statistics
FCAT-like practice on all tested benchmarks
146 FCAT-like practice items: 104 Multiple Choice (MC)
30 Gridded-Response (GR)
12 Short-Response (SR)
Math Navigator: Middle School Mathematics
Multiple-choice question
FCAT Explorer
FCAT-like Practice
Same style, format, scope & cognitive level as on the FCAT
Reviewed by teachers for interest & difficulty
Number of items per benchmark based on teacher recommendation: Difficulty of
benchmark
Difficulty for “struggling” students
Math Navigator: Middle School Mathematics
Gridded-response question
FCAT Explorer
FCAT-like Practice
Item topics drawn from other subject area standards Science
Social Studies
The Arts
Health Education
Physical Education
Social Studies topic: AlgebraMotivating graphics reinforce math concept, important ideas in the subject matter, or both
Every item presented in real-life problem-solving context
Math Navigator: Middle School Mathematics
FCAT Explorer
Practice Items
Math Navigator: Middle School Mathematics
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FCAT-like Practice
Same formatting details as used for test items on the FCAT 2.0
Same mathematical notation conventions as used on the FCAT 2.0
When possible, incorrect answer choices represent “common errors”
MULTIPLE-CHOICE ITEM EXAMPLES
Example from Algebra
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FCAT-like Practice
Students make calculations on paper, as needed
Type number, slash, or decimal point into the grid and bubble fills in automatically
Fractions not accepted until reduced to simplest form
Program demonstrates how to fill in corresponding bubbles correctly
GRIDDED-RESPONSE ITEM EXAMPLES
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Example from Geometry
FCAT Explorer
FCAT-like Practice
Math Navigator: Middle School Mathematics
Short-response items: Compare two responses & select the high score
Simulation strategies recommended by teachers
Based on classroom instructional practices
Requires student to compare or assess critical attributes
SHORT-RESPONSE
FCAT Explorer
Instructional Support
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FCAT Explorer
1ST ATTEMPTCORRECT
Congratulations!
Correct Answer Explanation (CAE)
Confirms the elements that make an answer correct
Reinforces effective skill application
CAEs are carefully worded to convey more than one way to solve most problems
Instructional Support
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FCAT Explorer
1ST ATTEMPT INCORRECT
Hints for Success to clarify the question without giving away the answer
“Common error” feedback written specifically to correct common mistakes
Immediate second chance to apply the skill correctly
Click MORE HINTS to
see additional
Hints for Success
Instructional Support
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FCAT Explorer
2nd ATTEMPT
For CORRECT answer, CAE confirms & reinforces accurate skill application
For INCORRECT answer, the CAE:
Identifies correct answer
Helps student solve similar problems in the future
CAEs are carefully worded to convey more than one way to solve most problems
Instructional Support
Math Navigator: Middle School Mathematics
FCAT Explorer
Special Features
Math Navigator: Middle School Mathematics
FCAT Explorer
GLOSSARY
Click “ear” icon to hear word pronounced
Spelling
Definition
Illustration, as appropriate
Math terms & formulas included
Math teachers selected the words and reviewed the definitions
Helpful Tools
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FCAT Explorer
Helpful Tools
Reference Sheet
Online formula
reference sheet with
same content as on
the FCAT 2.0
Online calculator
with same functions
as on the FCAT 2.0
Calculator
REFERENCE SHEET & CALCULATOR
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FCAT Explorer
Links directly to items answered incorrectly
Helps students focus on skill improvement
Displays corresponding strand
Requires a 24-hour delay to ensure skill application, not “copying” the correct answer
CHALLENGE LIST
Strand
Special Features
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ENGAGING INTERFACE
Motivational Feature
Student chooses freely among 3 Explorations
Within each Exploration, student chooses among 3 Themes
Within each Theme, student selects a “Trip”
Sense of exploration engages curiosity
Student control increases motivation
3 Explorations
3 Themes per Exploration
3 Trips per Theme, containing 5-10 items per Trip
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FCAT Explorer
Motivational Feature
DETAILED ILLUSTRATIONS
Reinforce important concepts and information
Help pique curiosity
Help maintain attention & endurance
Help students perceive math as interesting & relevant
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FCAT Explorer
Educators’ Tools
Math Navigator: Middle School Mathematics
FCAT Explorer
Educators’ Tools
Classroom Teacher’s Desk
District Administrator’s Desk
School Administrator’s Desk
Curriculum resources
Item Review provides a printable version of all Math Navigator items
Letter to Parents
Information
management tools
Sign-in names and passwords
Progress Reports
Messages to students
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FCAT Explorer
Check progress on individuals or classes
View math data by Theme or Body of Knowledge
Compare percentage correct before and after instructional support
Student Performance Reports
At the Classroom Teacher’s Desk
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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 Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and the FCAT 2.0
Provides Everyday Activities to help parents reinforce Benchmarks and Skills
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FCAT Explorer
Linked from the home page
Download this PowerPoint presentation
Download the School Administrator’s Desk Manual
Download the Teacher’s Desk Manual
Reading Focus Overview Math Focus Overview Program-specific presentations
Download other PowerPoints
Visit the Educator Resources Page
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Toll-Free Help Desk
Accessible from the home page without a password
1-888-750-FCAT
1-888-750-3228
Weekdays
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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School Principals:
Contact your District
Office and speak to the
“District Administrator”
for the FCAT Explorer
Teachers:
Contact your “School
Administrator” for the
FCAT Explorer
FCAT Explorer Home Page (www.fcatexplorer.com)
To get sign-in names & passwords
Math Navigator: Middle School Mathematics
FCAT Explorer
Log on to the FCAT Explorer!
www.fcatexplorer.com
Math Navigator: Middle School Mathematics