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FCAT Test Maker, now only $1,995 per school, to include Common Core Crosswalk

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:13:04 +0000

FCAT Test Maker, from Progress Testing, announced Monday that it is developing a Common Core crosswalk for Florida educators to assist them with their transition to Common Core standards. In addition, Progress Testing is lowering the price of all editions of its software to only $1,995 per school for an unlimited site license.

Progress Testing’s [...]

Our District Customer Family

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:03:25 +0000

Is your district included?

FCAT Test Maker PRO Now Shipping With Updated FCAT 2.0 Item Bank

admin — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:52:29 +0000

Now with thousands of test items for the latest FCAT 2.0 Science for grades 5 and 8, along with Algebra I, Geometry, and Biology End-of-Course questions for high schools.

Get your school FCAT 2.0 ready.

admin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:13:40 +0000

For the first time, Florida schools began administering the new FCAT 2.0 exams in Reading and Math during the past two weeks. These new tests measure student achievement of the Next Generation Sunshine Standards (NGSSS). Starting next spring, Florida schools will implement the new FCAT 2.0 Science tests for Grades 5 and 8.

At [...]

First Coast High School’s Youmone Berrien is Duval Teacher Of The Year

admin — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:09:48 +0000

The board says Ms. Berrien’s commitment to the success of every child has led her to teach in some of First Coast’s most challenging classrooms. One of her seventh-grade English II classes last year had 88 percent of students who scored at a level two or below on the Reading FCAT.

Through structure, guidance and [...]

Education Week: Tailoring Testing with Digital Tools

admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:55:59 +0000

Great article on the future of computer-based assessments:

Educators and researchers alike are exploring how to employ technology to assess students in an authentic, meaningful way by embedding assessments into curricula and “scaffolding” them to help pinpoint where students are struggling. Technology also provides the capability for teachers to receive timely feedback from assessments to [...]

“Fill It In” FCAT Anthem

admin — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:08:34 +0000

Via The Trademark Experience

Tips for administering a Benchmark Test to your students

admin — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:29:38 +0000

Getting students used to the testing environment is important for their success. The testing environment is so different from their usual classroom experience that it can become a major factor in test scores. To approximate a real testing environment, do the following:

Have students clear their desks and put all items away. Make sure that [...]

FCAT Music Video “Readin’ Books”

admin — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:49:25 +0000

Via the Easy Reading Assessments blog. Pretty funny stuff.

5 formative assessment tips for teachers

admin — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:47:35 +0000

Formative assessment is one of the strongest methods available to educators to promote and enhance student attainment.