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Progress Testing Inc. has been providing educational software for more than 10 years. Based in Gainesville, FL, Progress Testing Inc. provides the highest quality, state-specific item banks in the country. Interested in enriching and enhancing the educational experience for our students? Contact us today!
Progress Testing Inc.
Toll Free: (800) 930-TEST
Phone: (352) 336-3780
Fax: (352) 336-3782
Email: Info@ProgressTesting.com
Phone: (352) 336-3780
Fax: (352) 336-3782
Email: Info@ProgressTesting.com
FCAT Science Content
Passages and Questions Written to FCAT Test Item Specifications
Passages and Questions Written to FCAT Test Item Specifications
- All FCAT benchmarks are included in FCAT Test Maker PRO's item bank.
- Over 800 items per tested grade level.
- Each item is written to measure primarily one benchmark; however, other benchmarks may also be reflected in the item content.
- Items are appropriate for students in terms of grade-level difficulty, life experiences, and reading level.
- At a given grade, items range in difficulty from easy to challenging.
- Items do not disadvantage or disrespect any segment of the population in regard to age, gender, race, ethnicity, language, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, or geographic region.
- Some items require the student to apply previously acquired science knowledge from lower grade levels.
- Some items provide information for students to analyze and use to respond to the item.
- All items provide clear and complete instructions to students.
- Each item is written to clearly and unambiguously elicit the desired response.
- All graphs provided to the students are complete with title, scale, and labeled axes, except when these components are to be completed by the student.
- All graphics in items are uncluttered and should clearly depict the necessary information. Graphics contain relevant details that contribute to the student's understanding of the item or support the context of the item.
- Extraneous information may be included in items.
- An equal balance of male and female names is used, including names representing different racial and/or ethnic groups appropriate for Florida.