FCAT Reading and Math
May 24th, 2012 by flanewsThe FCAT 2.0 continues to raise more questions than answers.
The third grade reading and math scores were released this morning. They show 56 percent of third graders in Florida read at a proficient level and 58 percent are up to par in Math. But how do they compare to last year’s results? The new standards make it hard to tell. Division of Public Schools Chancellor Pam Stewart says the state is in a transition period.
“In Florida when we have raised standards, or raised expectations there has been an initial dip. Then over time everyone makes the adjustments that are necessary and our students improve and continue to do better,” said Stewart.
The results put about one in five, or 34-thousand third graders, at risk of being held back.
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