FCAT / SAT Pre Learning Program
Defining Minds
Defining Minds will help prepare each child for their FCATS. We will Customize a program that best suits their needs to help prepare them for the test! There are many different areas that each child might be struggling in and here at Defining Minds we will help find out what they need to succeed. We offer many different programs that are customized to help your child get through the FCAT year. We want to make each student feel comfortable on the day of testing.
What is the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)?
The FCAT is a test given to Florida students to measure what they know and are able to accomplish in reading, writing, mathematics, and science. The test is part of Florida’s plan to improve student achievement. It measures challenging content standards, called the
Who takes the FCAT?
All public school students in Grades 3 through 11 are required to take the FCAT. The tests are given only in public schools, though private school students who receive opportunity scholarships must also take the FCAT. Home education students are tested only if their parents or guardians select the FCAT as an evaluation option.
Why do students take the FCAT?
To meet the complex challenges of today’s workplace, students must be skilled in mathematics and science, be able to read and understand difficult texts, and be able to write well. FCAT test questions are designed to measure the reading, writing, mathematics, and science skills that students should acquire. The test helps teachers, principals, and superintendents determine the level of success students have with the Sunshine State Standards
SAT
The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that lets you show colleges what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge. It tests your knowledge of reading, writing and math — subjects that are taught every day in high school classrooms. Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year of high school, and almost all colleges and universities use the SAT to make admission decisions.
Taking the SAT is the first step in finding the right college for you — the place where you can further develop your skills and pursue your passions. But SAT scores are just one of many factors that colleges consider when making their admission decisions. High school grades are also very important. In fact, the combination of high school grades and SAT scores is the best predictor of your academic success in college.
Here at Defining Minds we offer many programs that can help with the student’s reading, math, sentence comprehension, memory, speed, passage based reading and writing. If you or your child is struggling in any of these areas we can help you! Please call us to discuss how Defining Minds can help you succeed and make you feel more e at ease!
What if my child is a student with special needs?
Special testing situations, called accommodations, are available for students in special education programs and students with limited English proficiency. Check with your school for more information or click here for additional resources available through the Florida Department of Education
- Make sure your child attends school regularly. The more effort your child puts into learning, the more likely he or she will perform well on tests.
- Meet with your child’s teacher to discuss his or her progress. Ask teachers to suggest ways to help the child prepare for tests.
- Encourage your child, especially when he or she does well. A positive outlook helps children do their best.
- Provide a quiet, comfortable place for studying at home.
- Make sure that your child is well rested on school days, especially on test days.
- Give your child a well-rounded diet. This will help ensure a healthy body and a healthy, active mind.
- Provide books and magazines for your child. By reading new materials, your child will learn new words that might appear on tests.
- Don’t be too anxious about your child’s test scores. The best advice you can give your child is to “just relax and do your best.”
Make sure your child attends school regularly. The more effort your child puts into learning, the more likely he or she will perform well on tests.