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FOCUS
On the FOCUS Web site, you will find mini assessments for all math benchmarks and reading foci for grades 3 - 10. Each mini assessment provides a set of valid, FCAT-like questions, plus a set of five parallel items for re-testing.

FCAT Explorer: 11th Grade Science
FCAT Explorer's Science Mission: 11th Grade Benchmarks is a fully-interactive program that features benchmark-based instruction to help students learn about and practice science skills tested on the FCAT. Science Mission features over 200 practice questions based on the Sunshine State Standards. In Science Mission, students access practice materials by selecting an area representing the Earth & Space, Physical & Chemical, or Life & Environmental Strands.

Science Mission is now available on FCAT Explorer.
New Sunshine State Standards
The Florida Department of Education plans to provide direction to districts and schools in January about the deployment of the new Sunshine State Standards.

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Updated User Manuals
Revised user manuals for FCAT Explorer are now available.

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Teacher Training Available
The FCAT Explorer/FOCUS Support Services Team is available to provide training to teachers and staff across the state.

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Florida Department of Education
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Florida Center for Reading Research
Technical assistance and support for districts and schools receiving a Reading First Award.

Just Read Florida!
The governor's initiative promoting reading in the state of Florida.

FCR-STEM (Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
A multi-disciplinary research center created to improve K-12 teaching in science, mathematics, and technology and prepare students for higher education and STEM careers in the 21st Century.

FLDOE Office of Math and Science
Science and math resources for teachers and students.