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From the Florida Department of Education
www.fcatexplorer.com
Math Station Elementary Mathematics
Program Overview
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Math Station Elementary Mathematics
Interactive practice program

• FCAT-like practice on all FCAT-tested strands
  benchmarks
• Reinforces math problem-solving skills
• Available at no cost to all Florida public
  schools
• Accessible from any computer connected to the
  Internet

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Fidelity with the Official FCAT 2.0

• Strict adherence to the Next Generation Sunshine
  State Standards and the DOEs Test Item
  Performance Task Specifications

• Rigorous item development process

• Items drafted by math teachers and professional
  item writers
• Items reviewed by instructional designers,
  testing specialists, bias reviewers, and
  professional editors

GR item in Geometry Measurement
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Input from Exemplary Education Professionals

• Highly-qualified classroom teachers

• Recommended for expertise in subject area and
  grade level
• National Board Certified
• Recipients of Teacher of the Year awards
• Experienced as FCAT Coach and/or Reading Coach
• Masters Degrees

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Math Station Elementary Mathematics
FCAT-like Practice

• FCAT-like practice on all tested areas
  benchmarks

• Algebra
• Geometry
• Statistics

• 158 FCAT-like practice items

• 127 Multiple Choice (MC)
• 15 Gridded Response (GR)
• 18 Short Response (SR)

MC item in Algebra
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FCAT-like Practice

• Number of items per benchmark based on teacher
  recommendation

• Difficulty of benchmark
• Difficulty for struggling students

• Same style, format, scope cognitive level as
  on the FCAT
• Reviewed by teachers for interest difficulty

MC item in Algebra
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FCAT-like Practice

• Topics drawn from other subject area standards

Science topic whale migration

• Science
• Social Studies
• The Arts
• Health Education
• Physical Education

• Motivating graphics reinforce math concept,
  important ideas in the subject matter, or both
• Every item presented in real-life problem-solving
  context

Social Studies topic Seminole Indian houses
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Math Station Elementary Mathematics
Instructional Support
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Math Station Elementary Mathematics
Learning Guidance
1ST ATTEMPTCORRECT

• Congratulations!
• Correct Answer Explanation (CAE)

• Confirms the elements that make an answer correct
  
• Reinforces effective skill application

CAEs are carefully worded to convey more than
one way to solve most problems
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Math Station Elementary Mathematics
Learning Guidance
1ST ATTEMPT INCORRECT

• Hints for Success to clarify the question
  without giving away the answer
• Common error feedback written specifically to
  correct common mistakes
• Immediate second chance to apply the skill
  correctly

 
Click MORE HINTS to see additional Hints for
Success
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Math Station Elementary Mathematics
Learning Guidance
2nd ATTEMPT

• For CORRECT answer, CAE confirms reinforces
  accurate skill application

• For INCORRECT answer, the CAE

CAEs are carefully worded to convey more than
one way to solve most problems

• Identifies correct answer
• Helps student solve similar problems in the future

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Math Station Elementary Mathematics
Practice Items
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Math Station Elementary Mathematics
FCAT-like Practice Items
MULTIPLE CHOICE

• Same formatting details as on the FCAT
• Same notation conventions as on the FCAT

Science topic in Algebra
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Math Station Elementary Mathematics
FCAT-like Practice Items
GRIDDED-RESPONSE

• Students make calculations on paper as needed
• Type numbers into the grid and bubbles fill in
  automatically
• Many items reinforce correct decimal placement

Natural sciences topic in Algebra
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Math Station Elementary Mathematics
FCAT-like Practice Items
SHORT-RESPONSE

• Short-response items Compare two responses
  select the high score
• Simulation strategies recommended by teachers
• Based on classroom instructional practices
• Requires student to compare or assess critical
  attributes

Short Response item in Geometry
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Special Features

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Motivational Feature
ENGAGING INTERFACE

• Student chooses freely among 3 Explorations
• Within each Exploration, student chooses among 3
  Themes
• Within each Theme, student selects a Trip
• Sense of exploration engages curiosity
• Student control increases motivation

Illustration changes to reflect the chosen
Exploration

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Motivational Feature
DETAILED ILLUSTRATIONS

• Reinforce important concepts and information
• Help pique curiosity
• Help maintain attention endurance
• Help students perceive math as interesting
  relevant

MC in Algebra
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Motivational Feature
INSTRUCTIONAL GAMES

• Five Benchmarks-based instructional games
• Each game reinforces one critical skill
• Corrective feedback
• Timed
• Opportunity to compete for the highest score
• Fast, colorful, fun!

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Math Station Elementary Mathematics
Special Learning Feature
CHALLENGE LIST

• Links directly to items answered incorrectly
• Helps students focus on skill improvement
• Displays corresponding strand
• Requires a 24-hour delay to promote skill
  application, not copying the correct answer

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Math Station Elementary Mathematics
Educators Tools

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Math Station Elementary Mathematics
Educators Tools

• Curriculum resources

Classroom Teachers Desk

• Skills Location Map
• Table of Benchmarks and Skills
• Item Review
• Letter to Parents

School Administrators Desk

• Information management tools

• Sign-in names and passwords
• Progress Reports
• Messages to students

District Administrators Desk
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Student Performance Reports
At the Classroom Teachers Desk

• Check progress on individuals or classes
• View math data by Theme or Body of Knowledge
• Compare percentage correct before and after
  instructional support

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The Parent Family Guide

• Accessible from the home page without a password
• Available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole
• Helps parents, guardians, and mentors understand
  the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and
  the FCAT 2.0

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Visit the Educator Resources Page

• Linked from the home page
• Download this PowerPoint presentation
• Download the School Administrators Desk Manual
• Download the Teachers Desk Manual

• Download other presentations

• Reading Focus Overview
• Math Focus Overview
• Program-specific presentations

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Toll-Free Help Desk

• Accessible from the home page without a password
• 1-888-750-FCAT (1-888-750-3228)
• Weekdays 830 a.m. to 430 p.m.

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To get sign-in names passwords

• School Principals Contact your District Office
  and speak to the District Administrator for the
  FCAT Explorer
• Teachers Contact your School Administrator
  for the FCAT Explorer

FCAT Explorer Home Page (www.fcatexplorer.com)
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www.fcatexplorer.com
Log on to the FCAT Explorer!