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FCAT’s replacement tests aim to be exams “worth doing” (new PARCC tests to repalce FCAT math, reading, writing)
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelIn case you missed it, here is our story on the new series of exams that will replace FCAT math, reading and writing exams in 2015. The new PARCC exams will be a series of tests that require students to write a lot, even on their math exams. Scores from... -
FCAT Explorer: Orange gives students access to test-prep program today
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelAfter delays caused by “technology issues,” students in Orange schools are getting access today to FCAT Explorer, the games-based FCAT practice website. In order to use the site, districts must upload student and teacher information in a... -
FCAT writing: More training and explaining this school year
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelAfter what many refer to as the FCAT writing mess of 2012, the Florida Department of Education seems to be trying to make sure teachers and administrators — and, bottom line, students — know what's expected this year. The problem with the 2012... -
Adequacy lawsuit: “Excercise in madness” and “so damaging,” state officials say
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelThe State Board of Education got a brief update yesterday on the adequacy lawsuit it faces — a broad legal challenge to how Florida funds and runs its public schools. The lawsuit was brought by parents and school advocates, including the Orlando-... -
FL’s test score gains “very substantial,” but retaining 3rd graders did artificially boost 4th-grade scores on national tests, report finds
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelA new report finds Florida did make “very substantial” gains in reading and math after education policies advocated by former Gov. Jeb Bush were implemented. The “Florida Defeats the Skeptics” report (available at Educationnext)... -
Teacher evaluations and value-added test data: So it begins
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelThe state has given Florida school districts a first run of “value-added” test data that will, for the first time, be used to determine teachers' final yearly evaluations. The data is FCAT score information (several years worth) run through a... -
DOE works to set passing scores for FCAT science, plus biology and geometry end-of-course exams
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelLike it did last year with FCAT reading and math, the Florida Department of Education is working to set new scoring standards for its revised FCAT science exam and its new biology and geometry end-of-course exams. So far, it has had a committee of... -
Fl voters think education needs changing, like common standards — and some plans for new state tests, poll finds
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelPublic education in Florida needs “major changes,” according to a poll done by Achieve, the group working with Florida and 22 other states to develop new tests aligned to new “Common Core” standards. Voters also like the idea of... -
Rick Roach (and other testing foes’) latest FCAT video
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelRick Roach and others (including a student) who are opposed to Florida's high-stakes testing system have made another video. This one pokes fun at the state for the lower-than-expected FCAT writing scores — and its decision, in response, to lower... -
Science education needs a boost in FL, advocate says
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelIn case you missed it, a leader of the Florida Citizens for Science group argues today that science education isn't getting its due in Florida. Brandon Haught's op-ed appears in today's Orlando Sentinel. In it he argues that Florida is joining with... -
State Board urges spending for computers, infrastructure so schools can go digital
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelThe State Board of Education wants Florida to spend more than $400 million in the coming year to buy computers and to improve bandwith and wireless access in its school as part of its push for more digital education. The board thinks the state should... -
Public can weigh in on proposed scoring for FCAT science, end-of-course exams (at 3 workshops this week)
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelThe Florida Department of Education is hosting three workshops this week to get public input on how it will score its revamped FCAT science exam and its new end–of=course biology and geometry exams. The department , as we reported earlier this...
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