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Review of "The Effects of Test-Based Retention on Student Outcomes over Time: Regression Discontinuity Evidence from Florida"
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Robinson-Cimpian, Joseph P. – National Education Policy Center, 2015
A recent NBER [National Bureau of Economic Research] working paper examines Florida's policy to retain many low-scoring third graders. The report concludes that third-grade retention has immediate positive effects on the following year's test results, but these effects fade over the next six years, with no effect on graduation. The regression…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Standardized Tests, State Standards, Regression (Statistics)
Updated Procedures for Determining Gifted Eligibility for Underrepresented Students. Research Note. RN1201
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Froman, Terry – Research Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 2012
There are a number of detailed requirements for gifted screening, referral and eligibility specified under State Board Rules and School Board Rules. In all of these areas, explicit mention is made of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) scores as being integral components. The FCAT scores used for these purposes prior to 2008 were…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Intelligence Tests, State Standards, Eligibility
Portability of State Assessments in a Geographically Mobile Society
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Wood, David L. – Online Submission, 2005
Most states do not offer reciprocity for other state assessment tests. That practice has an adverse effect on school-aged, dependent children of military service members. President Clinton's 1997 solution was a national standardized assessment test for public school students. Critics stated it would cost $96,000,000 to deliver the test. Florida…
Descriptors: Test Results, Dependents, Military Personnel, Standardized Tests
Florida's Approach to Competency Testing
Fisher, Thomas H. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1978
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Graduation Requirements
FCAT: Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. State, District, and School Report of Results. 1999 FCAT Administration, Grade 5.
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Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. – 1999
In 1999, the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) was administered to students in grades 4, 5, 8, and 10 to assess student achievement of the Sunshine State Standards in reading and mathematics as mandated by the Florida legislature. This report informs administrators, legislators, and the general public about the reading and mathematics…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Achievement Tests, Elementary School Students
FCAT: Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. State, District, and School Report of Results. 1999 FCAT Administration, Grade 4.
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Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. – 1999
In 1999,the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) was administered to students in grades 4, 5, 8, and 10 to assess student achievement of the Sunshine State Standards in reading and mathematics as mandated by the Florida legislature. This report informs administrators, legislators, and the general public about the reading and mathematics…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Achievement Tests, Elementary School Students
How Testing is Changing Education in Florida.
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Turlington, Ralph D. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1985
Testing programs enacted by the state legislature are changing and improving Florida's educational system in five areas: (1) setting standards for students; (2) making schools more accountable; (3) creating growth through competiton; (4) evaluating educational programs; and (5) assuring the competency of educators. (BS)
Descriptors: Accountability, Achievement Tests, Competency Based Education, Competition
FACT: Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test: State, District, and School Report of Results. 1999 FCAT Administration Grade 8.
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Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. – 1999
In 1999, the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) was administered to students in grades 4, 5, 8, and 10 to assess student achievement of the Sunshine State Standards in reading and mathematics as mandated by the Florida legislature. This report informs administrators, legislators, and the general public about the reading and mathematics…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Achievement Tests, Grade 8
Florida's Progress toward Excellence in Education in the State University System. 1987-88 Academic Year. A Report to the State Board of Education.
State Univ. System of Florida, Tallahassee. – 1988
The sixth annual report of the State University System (SUS) of Florida to the State Board of Education presents information on Florida's progress toward excellence in education. It follows the Indicators of Excellence Program implemented in 1983. Indicators of Florida's progress for 1986-87 include: pass rates on the College Level Academic Skills…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Students, Educational Finance, Educational Quality