Sixteen years ago, Florida State created one test that they hoped to improve Florida’s education. This was Florida’s Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). But in the past few year, FCAT has had several problems; for example, students dropped out of school or students couldn’t get a diploma or third grade students would not go up to class. Although FCAT is believed to improve a student’s education, it should be eliminated because it prevents students from graduating from high school, doesn’t help in critical thinking and reading, and isn’t fair for some students.
FCAT was created to help students succeed in school. Yes, it has helped some students succeed in schools. At Avalon Elementary School, students got perfect scores on the FCAT. Kircher said, “Overall, nine students scored perfect on the reading assessment, 25 scored perfect on the math assessment and 14 scored perfect on the reading assessment.” These students tried hard to get a perfect score as they would not stop reading books. However, this school has the resources to help students on prepare for the FCAT. …show more content…
The school computer lab is open early at 8 a.m. throughout the school year for the students to use and study in when needed. The staff also volunteers their time to tutor select students after school hours. (Kircher)
According to a survey in 2011, more than two in three Americans favored testing in math and reading each year in grades 3 through 8 and once in high school. Less than 10 percent opposed the testing requirement. FCAT is successful in a small number of students in Florida; the rest are still having difficulties. Most parents and teachers thought that FCAT is very good for students, but only students understand that the FCAT drive them
FCAT was created to help students succeed in school. Yes, it has helped some students succeed in schools. At Avalon Elementary School, students got perfect scores on the FCAT. Kircher said, “Overall, nine students scored perfect on the reading assessment, 25 scored perfect on the math assessment and 14 scored perfect on the reading assessment.” These students tried hard to get a perfect score as they would not stop reading books. However, this school has the resources to help students on prepare for the FCAT. …show more content…
The school computer lab is open early at 8 a.m. throughout the school year for the students to use and study in when needed. The staff also volunteers their time to tutor select students after school hours. (Kircher)
According to a survey in 2011, more than two in three Americans favored testing in math and reading each year in grades 3 through 8 and once in high school. Less than 10 percent opposed the testing requirement. FCAT is successful in a small number of students in Florida; the rest are still having difficulties. Most parents and teachers thought that FCAT is very good for students, but only students understand that the FCAT drive them