Understanding_FCAT_2.0_Scores

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The FCAT 2.0 is a criterion reference test used to measure student achievement of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) in reading, mathematics, and science, in place of the Sunshine State Standards. Understanding FCAT 2.0 Scores

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FCAT 2.0 Overview The Florida Department of Education is transitioning from the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test® (FCAT) to the FCAT 2.0, to align with new student academic content standards. As FCAT 2.0 assessments are phased in, they will replace existing FCAT assessments.

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The transition to FCAT 2.0 begins with the Reading and Mathematics assessments and will be complete when the FCAT 2.0 Science assessments are administered in 2012 (grades 5 and 8). For a full schedule of all student assessments , http ://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-5478/stwasa.pdf

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Scoring and Reporting Scores for the 2011 FCAT 2.0 assessments will be reported using the following three measures . FCAT Equivalent Scores Content Area Scores Achievement Levels

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FCAT 2.0 Equivalent Scores Student results for the Spring 2011 FCAT 2.0 assessments will be reported on the existing FCAT scale as FCAT Equivalent Scores. The scores are being reported in this way to maintain consistent student expectations during the transition year. Student results for the Spring 2011 FCAT 2.0 assessments will be reported on the existing FCAT scale as FCAT Equivalent Scores. These scores will be used to determine student progress from grade to grade in the same way FCAT scores have been used in prior years, using the existing FCAT Achievement Level scoring tables. Scores on the new FCAT 2.0 scale will be available beginning in 2012 .

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Content Area Scores Content area scores are reported as the actual number of raw score points earned out of the number of points possible for each reporting category. Reporting categories represent groups of similar student skills, or benchmarks, which are assessed within each grade and subject. The state mean for each reporting category also is provided to allow for comparisons to average performance statewide .

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Achievement Levels The success a student has achieved with the NGSSS assessed on the FCAT 2.0 is described by Achievement Levels that range from 1 to 5, with Level 1 being the lowest and Level 5 being the highest. To be considered on grade level, students must achieve Level 3 or higher .

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Table 1: Achievement Levels for the FCAT Reading Equivalent Scores Grade Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 3 86 – 1045 1046 – 1197 1198 – 1488 1489 – 1865 1866 - 2514 4 295 – 1314 1315 – 1455 1456 – 1689 1690 - 1964 1965 - 2638 5 474 - 1341 1342 - 1509 1510 - 1761 1762 - 2058 2059 – 2713 6 539 - 1449 1450 - 1621 1622 - 1859 1860 - 2125 2126 – 2758 7 671 - 1541 1542 - 1714 1715 - 1944 1945 - 2180 2181 – 2767 8 886 - 1695 1696 - 1881 1882 - 2072 2073 - 2281 2282 – 2790 9 772 - 1771 1772 - 1971 1972 - 2145 2146 - 2297 2298 – 2943 10 844 - 1851 1852 - 2067 2068 - 2218 2219 - 2310 2311 - 3008

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Table 2: Achievement Levels for the FCAT Mathematics Equivalent Scores Grade Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 3 375 - 1078 1079 - 1268 1269 - 1508 1509 - 1749 1750 - 2225 4 581 - 1276 1277 - 1443 1444 - 1657 1658 - 1862 1863 - 2330 5 569 - 1451 1452 - 1631 1632 - 1768 1769 - 1956 1957 - 2456 6 770 - 1553 1554 - 1691 1692 - 1859 1860 - 2018 2019 - 2492 7 958 - 1660 1661 - 1785 1786 - 1938 1939 - 2079 2080 - 2572 8 1025 - 1732 1733 - 1850 1851 - 1997 1998 - 2091 2092 – 2605 9 1238-1781 1782-1900 1901-2022 2023-2141 2142-2596 10 1068-1831 1832-1946 1947-2049 2050-2192 2193-2709

Content Scores Equivalent Scores Achievement Levels :

Student content scores are the actual scores a student earns on the tests . Student results for the Spring 2011 FCAT 2.0 assessments will be reported on the existing FCAT scale as FCAT Equivalent Scores. These scores will be used to determine student progress from grade to grade . The success a student has achieved with the NGSSS as assessed on the FCAT 2.0 Content Scores Equivalent Scores Achievement Levels

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FCAT Science Scale Scores Grade Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 5 100-272 273-322 323-376 377-416 417-500 8 100-269 270-324 325-386 387-431 432-500 11 100-278 279-323 324-379 380-424 425-500

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Level Description of Achievement Levels 5 This student has success with the most challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards. A student scoring in Level 5 answers most of the test questions correctly, including the most challenging questions. 4 This student has success with the challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards. A student scoring in Level 4 answers most of the test questions correctly, but may have only some success with questions that reflect the most challenging content. 3 This student has partial success with the challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards, but performance is inconsistent. A student scoring in Level 3 answers many of the test questions correctly but is generally less successful with questions that are the most challenging. 2 This student has limited success with the challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards. 1 This student has little success with the challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards.

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Low complexity questions are generally one step questions. Middle complexity questions may require multiple steps for solving. High complexity questions are the most challenging questions and may require to analyze and synthesize information. FCAT questions are low, moderate and high complexity questions.

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Subtests for FCAT 2.0 Vocabulary Reading Application Literary Analysis – Fiction & Nonfiction Informational Text – Research Process Number Sense Measurement Geometry Algebra Data Analysis Focus Organization Support Conventions Physical & Chemical Sciences Earth & Space Sciences Life & Environmental Science Scientific Thinking Grades Grades Grades Grades 3 - 10 3 - 10 5, 8, 10 5, 8, 11 Math Science Writing Reading

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Minimal FCAT Developmental Score Learning Gains Grade Level Change Reading Math 3rd to 4th 231 163 4th to 5th 167 120 5th to 6th 134 96 6th to 7th 111 79 7th to 8th 93 65 8th to 9th 78 55 9th to 10th 78 49

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New FCAT 2.0 Scale―2012 During the fall of 2011, Florida educators will recommend new achievement-level cut scores for the FCAT 2.0 Reading and Mathematics assessments. These new cut scores will establish the minimum scores required by Achievement Level for each grade and subject. The State Board of Education will approve the final FCAT 2.0 Achievement Levels in January 2012 based on the recommendations of educators.

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2011 Passing Score Requirements for FCAT 2.0 Students in grade 3 must achieve an FCAT Equivalent Score at Level 2 or higher in Reading, or show good cause, to be eligible for promotion. Students in grade 10 who entered grade 9 in the 2009-10 school year must score 1926 (FCAT Equivalent Score) or above in Reading for graduation purposes.