FCAT Explorer and Focus Reading for FCAT 2.0
The 2011 FCAT marks the first time the FCAT 2.0 standards for reading will be tested. Not to worry FCAT Explorer and Focus are here to help. The Support Services Team has reviewed reading content for FCAT Explorer (grades 3 through 8) and Focus (grades 3 through 10), comparing the 2007 Sunshine State Standards (SSS) foci to the 2009 FCAT 2.0 foci.
Based on this review, existing content was a near perfect match. In fact, this transition was virtually seamless. Students still receive the same great instructional support features and skill-building activities as before. The only change you may notice is that, now, the teacher and administrator reports are mapped to the FCAT 2.0 reading foci. Questions or
concerns? Please don’t hesitate to contact our Support Services Team for a more complete explanation of our process.
A New Year and a New Look
Can you believe it? It’s our 10th anniversary here at FCAT Explorer. We’ve come a long way since FCAT Explorer was first piloted in 1999 when we had just one program, 4th grade reading. Today, we have 11 FCAT Explorer programs in reading, mathematics, and science—all incorporating the latest in instructional technology and design. Since our inception, we’ve created over 12,000 practice items for FCAT Explorer and its companion website, Focus.
To celebrate our decade of growth and achievement, we have a brand new homepage design. A new banner animation includes many of the fascinating characters found in the FCAT Explorer programs. Come join the party at www.fcatexplorer.com!
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