A Guide To Key Tests In South FL Schools
• FCAT Writing and Assessment: The writing essay portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, given in the winter to fourth, eighth and 10th grades.
• FCAT Reading and Mathematics Sunshine State Standards: State tests given in the spring. Reading and math is given to grades 3-10; science and testing on the Sunshine State Standards is given in fifth, eighth and 11th grades. A retake is offered for older students who performed poorly on earlier FCAT.
• Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT): Second-graders are tested in March to see if they are gifted.
• Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA): An English proficiency test in April for English as a Second Language students. Students who perform well may leave ESOL courses.
