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Information for Researchers

The Florida Department of Education (DOE) provides many technical documents and resources for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test® (FCAT). This Web page serves as a source for researchers by providing informational studies and reports regarding FCAT data. It also serves as a valuable tool for administrators by providing answers to frequently asked questions and conversion tools for FCAT Scale Scores and Developmental Scale Scores.

Technical Reports

Reading & Mathematics

  • 2006 (PDF, 2MB)
  • 2005 (PDF, 2MB)
  • 2004 (Coming Soon)
  • 2003 (PDF, 1MB)
  • 2002 (PDF, 2MB)

Writing

  • 2006 (PDF, 1022KB)

Special Studies

External Review

Concordance Studies

Computer-Based Testing

Vertical Scaling

Presentations

Item Response Theory Presentation

  • The ABC’s of Pattern Scoring

Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Presentations

  • External Factors Review: Grade 3, FCAT Reading, 2005, 2006, 2007
  • Grade 3 FCAT – Test Construction & Equating
  • Options for School Grades, AYP, and MAP/STAR
  • 2006 FCAT 3rd Grade Reading

Frequently Asked Questions

Additional Resources