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Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test® 2.0 (FCAT 2.0)
The FCAT 2.0 measures student achievement of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in reading, mathematics, science, and writing. New Achievement Levels for FCAT 2.0 Reading and Mathematics were approved in 2011 and for FCAT 2.0 Science in 2012 through a standard-setting process.
About the Assessments
- 2012-13 FCAT 2.0 Fact Sheet (PDF, 169KB) - 2012-13 FCAT 2.0 Fact Sheet - Spanish (PDF, 133KB)
- 2013 FCAT 2.0 Writing (PDF, 79KB) - 2013 FCAT 2.0 Writing - Spanish (PDF, 83KB)
- Computer-Based Testing
- FCAT 2.0 Writing Scoring Rubrics
- Spring 2013 Understanding FCAT 2.0 Reports (PDF)
- Test Design Summary (PDF)
- Transition Schedule (PDF)
What's on the Assessments
To learn more about the content of the FCAT 2.0, individuals may review the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and the Test Item Specifications. The Standards specify the expectations for student learning in Florida, and the Test Item Specifications describe how the test questions (or items) on the assessments will measure student achievement of these Standards.
- Content Focus Reports
- FCAT 2.0 Writing Calibration Scoring Guides
- Next Generation Sunshine State Standards
- Test Item Specifications
Taking the Assessments
- Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
- Computer-Based Practice Tests (ePATs) for FCAT 2.0 Assessments: Online practice tests (ePATs) are currently available on PearsonAccess for the following FCAT 2.0 assessments:
- Grade 5 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics
- Grade 6 FCAT 2.0 Reading
- Grade 7 FCAT 2.0 Reading
- Grade 9 FCAT 2.0 Reading
- Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading
- FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake
To access and run the ePATs, you must download the ePAT Launcher and the practice test content. Instructions are provided in How to Install ePATs (PDF, 64KB). Correct answers to the ePAT questions (PDF, 70KB) are available for teachers and for students.
- Grade 5 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics Reference Sheet (PDF, 49KB)
- Sample Questions and Answer Key Books
- Schedules
Assessment Results
- 2013 FCAT 2.0 Results
- 2012 FCAT 2.0 Results
- 2011 FCAT 2.0 Results
- Achievement Levels (PDF, 107KB)
- Achievement Level Descriptions
- Demographic Results
- Interactive FCAT 2.0 Database
- Parent Information Sheet: Developmental Scale Scores (PDF, 129KB)
Publications and Resources
- Archived Publications and Documents
- Cognitive Complexity Classification (PDF, 186KB)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Graduation Requirements for Florida's Statewide Assessments (PDF)
- Memoranda and Presentations
- One Year of Florida’s Assessment Committee Participants (2011-2012) (PDF)
- Participation in State Assessment Committees (PDF)
- Technical Information