This web site is designed to help teachers and their students prepare for the eighth grade reading Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). It includes resources for teachers as well as practice activities and tests for students. Many of the materials are also available in a print-friendly format.

Practice Activity 1: Wayward Bears

This section gives students the opportunity to practice multiple choice questions. There are also sample short and extended responses which can be scored by either students or teachers to increase understanding of rubric scoring.

Practice Activity 2: American Eagle

This section gives students the opportunity to practice multiple choice questions. There are also sample short and extended responses which can be scored by either students or teachers to increase understanding of rubric scoring.

Practice Tests

This section includes three FCAT practice tests for eighth grade reading. Immediate feedback is provided for the multiple choice questions. Sample responses are given for short and extended response items to allow comparison of student's answer with a top-scoring example.

References

Please visit the Florida Department of Education's FCAT website for current information about the FCAT for teachers, students, and parents.