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FCAT Sample Test Materials

These sample test materials are designed to help you prepare to answer FCATquestions. These materials introduce you to the kinds of questions you will answer

when you take FCAT. The FCAT sample test materials for Grade 3 are composed ofthe books described below:

Sample Test BookIncludes a mathematics sample test, a reading sample test, and instructions forcompleting the sample tests. (Copies are available for all students in the testedgrade.)

Sample Answer KeyIncludes answers and explanations for the questions in the sample tests. (Copiesare available for classroom teachers only.)

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Sample

Test Book

SAMPLE 33

Directions for the Mathematics Sample Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2

This section introduces the FCAT Mathematics Sample Test. It includes hints for answeringFCAT mathematics questions and an estimate of the time required to complete the sampletest.

Mathematics Sample Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3The Mathematics Sample Test consists of 15 practice questions that are similar to questions onFCAT.

Directions for the Reading Sample Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18

This section introduces the FCAT Reading Sample Test. It includes hints for answering FCATreading questions and an estimate of the time required to complete the sample test.

Reading Sample Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19The Reading Sample Test consists of two reading passages and 15 practice questions that aresimilar to questions on FCAT.

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Hints for Taking the FCAT Mathematics Test

Here are some hints to help you do your best when you take the FCAT mathematics test. Keep thesehints in mind when you answer the sample questions.

Read each problem carefully and think about ways to solve the problem beforeyou try to answer the question.

Answer the questions you are sure about first. If a question seems too difficult,skip it and go back to it later.

Be sure to fill in the answer bubbles correctly. Do not make any stray marksaround answer spaces.

Think positively. Some problems may seem hard to you, but you may be able tofigure out what to do if you read each question carefully.

When you have finished each problem, reread it to make sure your answer isreasonable.

Relax. Some people get nervous about tests. Its natural. Just do your best.

Directions for Taking the Mathematics Sample Test

This Sample Test contains 15 questions. It should take about 15 to 20 minutes to answer allthe questions. You will mark your answers in this book. If you dont know how to work aproblem, just ask your teacher to explain it to you. Your teacher has the answers to the samplequestions.

Calculators and rulers are NOT to be used on the Mathematics Sample Test.

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Mathematics

SampleTest

SAMPLE

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FCAT MathematicsSAMPLE 33

1 Mrs. Ortiz assigned each student in a group an equal number of mathproblems to do at the board. There were 5 students in the group. Whichof the following could be the number of math problems she assigned alltogether?

A 6

B 9

C 12

D 15

Kimberly set a pencil on her desk. The pencil was 6 inches long.

6 INCHES

LENGTH

Which of the following is closest to the length of Kimberlys desk?F 6 inches

G 12 inches

H 18 inches

I 24 inches

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SAMPLE 33FCAT Mathematics

3 The bar graph shows the number of feet from sea level to the top of fourlighthouses in Florida.

FLORIDA LIGHTHOUSES

110

100

90

FeetAboveSeaLevel

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0AmeliaIsland

CapeFlorida

EgmontKey

KeyWest

Names

How many feet above sea level is the top of the Egmont Key lighthouse?

A 107 feet

B 95 feet

C 91 feet

D 85 feet

Connie and her brother went fishing. Connie caught 2 more fish than herbrother did. The represents the number of fish her brother caught.Which of the following could be used to find the number of fish Connie

caught?F 2

G 2

H 2

I 2

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5 Demetrius walked down the hall at school. He passed the following roomnumbers on his right.

102 104 106

Which number would he most likely see on the next door on his right?

A 101

B 107

C 108

D 110

6 Reggie went to the board and worked the problem 32 8. He got ananswer of 24. Which of the following could Reggie use to check hisanswer for this problem?

F 24 8

G 24 8

H 24 8

I 24 8

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7 The grid below shows the location of the trees in Kanes backyard.

6

5

4

3

2

1

01 2 3 4 5 6

Which tree is located at (4, 2) on the map?

A Dogwood tree

B Maple tree

C Oak tree

D Pine tree

Oak Tree

Maple Tree

Pine Tree

Dogwood Tree

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8 Leticia went on a picnic with her family. This clock shows the time theyleft in the morning.

12 12

3

4567

8

9

1011

This clock shows the time they got home that afternoon.

12 12

34

5678

9

1011

How long were they gone on their picnic?

F 3 hours

G 5 hours

H 7 hours

I 10 hours

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9 Shannon saw that the temperature outside was 91 Fahrenheit. Whichthermometer shows 91 Fahrenheit?

A

110

105

100

95

90

85

80

FC

110

105

100

95

90

85

80

F

B

110

105

100

95

90

85

80

FD

110

105

100

95

90

85

80

F

10 There are 67 counties in Florida, and 5 of them were formed in 1824. Howmany counties were NOT formed in 1824?

F 72

G 62

H 58

I 5

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11 Jessica made this chart showing the area of each of the four smallest statesof the United States.

AREA OF THE FOUR SMALLEST

STATES OF THE UNITED STATES

State Area (in square miles)

Connecticut

Delaware

Hawaii

Rhode Island

5,544

2,396

6,459

1,231

What is the second largest state listed in the chart?

A Connecticut

B Delaware

C Hawaii

D Rhode Island

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12 Ramons art class is making a quilt. Each student was given a piece offabric to decorate. Each piece of fabric is 6 inches long by 6 inches wide.

6INCHES

6 INCHES

What is the perimeter of each piece of fabric?

Perimeter = distance around a figure

F 12 inches

G 18 inches

H 24 inches

I 36 inches

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13 Shelley is ordering a skirt from a catalog. She can choose one of twolengths: a short skirt or a long skirt. Then she can choose one of threefabric patterns: stripes, plaid, or flowers.

ShortStripes Plaid Flowers

Long

Skirts Fabric Patterns

How many different skirts could Shelley order choosing a length and afabric pattern?

A 2

B 3

C 5

D 6

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14 Tammia set her pencil on the desk so it was pointing to the right asshown below.

Which of the following shows her pencil after she turned it 180?

F

G

H

I

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15 The students in Mr. Beasleys class are studying the planets in the solarsystem. So far they have studied 4 of the 9 planets.

MarsVenus

Sun

Pluto

Neptune

Uranus

Saturn

JupiterEarth

Mercury

Which of the following could be used to find the number of planets thatMr. Beasleys class has NOT yet studied?

A 9 4

B 9 4

C 4 9

D 4 9

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STOP

This is the end of the Mathematics Sample Test.

Until time is called, go back and check your work or answer questions you did notcomplete. When you have finished, close your test book.

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ReadingSample

Test

SAMPLE 33

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Hints for Taking the FCAT Reading Test

Here are some hints to help you do your best when you take the FCAT reading test. Keep thesehints in mind when you answer the sample questions.

Read the directions carefully. Ask your teacher to explain any directions you donot understand.

Read the passages and questions very carefully. You may look back at a passageas often as you like.

Answer the questions you are sure about first. If a question seems too difficult,skip it and go back to it later.

Be sure to fill in the answer bubbles correctly. Do not make any stray marksaround answer spaces.

Think positively. Some questions may seem hard, but others will be easy.

Check each answer to make sure it is the best answer for the question.

Relax. Some people get nervous about tests. Its natural. Just do your best.

Directions for Taking the Reading Sample Test

This book contains two reading passages and 15 sample questions. It should takeabout 30 to 45 minutes to read the passages and answer all the questions. You willmark your answers in this book. If you dont understand a question, just ask yourteacher to explain it to you. Your teacher has the answers to the sample questions.

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ReadingSample

Test

SAMPLE 33Here is a list with pictures to help you locate the passages in your Reading Sample Test.

The questions follow each passage.

Peter, Peaches, and the Porch Swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20

Stingrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25

After you have read each passage, read and answer the questions.

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SAMPLE 33

Read the story Peter, Peaches, and the Porch Swing before answering Numbers 1

Peter,

Peaches,and the Porch Swing

through 7.

By Linda Schultz Peter knew that letters should make people happy.

Peter wanted a letter of his own. He ran to get the mail each day as soon as itarrived. He waved to Mrs. Casey on her porch next door as he carried themail to his mother. Every day his mother got mail, but there was never a letterfor him.

One day Mother said, Peter, please take this letter to Mrs. Casey. It came to usby mistake.

Peter ran to Mrs. Caseys yard and raced her cat, Peaches, to the porch. Aletter for you, Mrs. Casey.

For me? Land sakes, no one ever writes to me. Who could it be? As Mrs.Casey read the letter, she slowly sat back on the porch swing. Peaches jumped toher lap and purred. Oh dear, Peaches, she said softly. They cant come to visitthis year. Oh, Peaches, my sweet little friend. She scratched Peaches ears as hervoice faded away.

Letters shouldnt make people sad, said Peter.Oh, Peter, I forgot about you. Im sorry, dear. Here, have a cookie. And take

some to your mother. She took some cookies from a small blue plate andwrapped them in a napkin. Peter took them home.

As he sat on his swing munching a cookie, Peter saw Mrs. Casey swingingvery slowly. Peaches lay curled up on a rug at her feet.

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SAMPLE 33

Suddenly Peter had an idea. He got a piece of paper and wrote:

And he mailed it.

When the mail came the next day, Peterheard Mrs. Casey laugh. She slappedher knee and laughed again. She calledPeaches and scratched his ears. Then shewaved to Peter. There was a piece of paperin her hand. Hello, Peter, she called.What a wonderful morning I am having.

Peter waved back. He smiled. Hismorning seemed brighter, too.

That afternoon Peter wrote another letter:

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SAMPLE 33

When the mail came the next day, Peter heard Mrs. Casey laughagain. She slapped her knee and rocked so fast that Peachesscrambled out of the way. Then she opened a drawer in her table and took out

a notepad.The next day when Peter ran to get the mail, there was one envelopewith

his name on it. Peter tore it open and read:

Dear Peter,

I got a wonderful letter from Peachesand another wonderful letter from my

porch swing. I would love to get a letter

from you. It would make me very, very,very, very happy.

Your friend,Mrs. Casey

So Peter wrote Mrs. Caseya letter. But he didnt mail it.He delivered it himself thenext day. And he and Mrs.Casey laughed, ate cookies,scratched Peaches ears, androcked very fast on the porchswing. And together theywaited for the mail.

Peter, Peaches, and the Porch Swing by Linda Schultz, copyright 1997 byHighlights for Children, Inc., Columbus, Ohio. Reprinted by permission of thepublisher.

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SAMPLE 33

Now answer Numbers 1 through 7. Base your answers on the story Peter,

Peter, Peaches, and the Porch Swing

Peaches, and the Porch Swing.

1 Read these sentences from the story.Oh dear, Peaches, she said softly. They cant come to visit thisyear. Oh, Peaches, my sweet little friend. She scratched Peachesears as her voice faded away.

These sentences show that Mrs. Casey spoke

A clearly.

B quietly.

C sharply.

D slowly.

2 What happens AFTER Peter writes his last letter to Mrs. Casey?F Peter races Peaches to the porch.

G Peter writes a note from Peaches.

H Mrs. Casey waits for the mail with Peter.

I Mrs. Casey sends cookies home with Peter.

3 How are Peter and Mrs. Casey ALIKE?A They both live in the same house.

B They both want to make new friends.

C

They both like to receive letters in the mail.D They both receive letters that make them sad.

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SAMPLE 33FCAT Reading

4 Which sentence BEST tells what the story is about?F Peter writes a letter from a cat.

G Peter makes Mrs. Casey happy.

H Peter likes to play with animals.

I Peter takes a letter to Mrs. Casey.

5 Why does Peter write letters to Mrs. Casey?A He wants to make new friends.

B

He wants to do what his mother asked.C He wants to make Mrs. Casey feel better.

D He wants to help Mrs. Casey bake cookies.

6 At the end of the story, Mrs. Caseys feelings have changed. What doesshe do that BEST shows her feelings have changed?

F She swings fast.

G She bakes cookies.

H She sits on the porch.

I She waits for the mail.

7 Why did the author write Peter, Peaches, and the Porch Swing?A to teach readers about writing letters

B

to explain how to make someone laughC to show readers how to meet other people

D to tell a story about a thoughtful young boy

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SAMPLE 33

Read the article Stingrays before answering Numbers 8 through 15.

StingraysBy Claire Miller

Fishy Pancakes

Stingrays are pancake-shaped fish, andyoud never guess ittheyre closecousins of sharks. The smallest species (kinds) are about the size of a dinnerplate. But some 14-foot (4.2-m) stingrays live in the waters near Australia.They might be too big to fit on a bedroom floor. Now thats a big pancake!

Whats Up?A stingrays eyes are on top of its flat body. A special eyelid closes over the toppart of each eye in bright light. Next to each eye is a hole. Water flows into theholes and passes over gills, where oxygen is taken from it.

Where Are They?

About 170 differentspecies of stingrayslive in the oceansaround the world.And some live infreshwater too. InSouth America, a fewspecies swim in theAmazon and otherrivers that flow intothe Atlantic. Oneocean species, theAtlantic stingray, also

lives in the St. JohnsRiver in Florida.

eye

breathing hole

eye

breathing hole

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SAMPLE 33

The Flip Side

A stingray has a mouthand nostrils on the

bottom of its body.These nostrils are forsmelling, not for

breathing.

How It Hunts

Who Needs Bones?

This fossil of a stingray shows

the rods that run through astingrays fins. The skeletonsof rays and sharks are madeup of tough, rubbery stuffcalled cartilage (CAR-tih-lij).

When water flows into a stingrays nostrils, the ray may pick up the smells ofcreatures it wants to eat. It can also find prey by sensing the tiny amount ofelectricity that animals give off.

Slowly, slowly the ray hunts by moving along the ocean or river bottom.

When it senses a worm, clam, shrimp, or other creature, it flaps its fins untilthe prey is uncovered. Then the ray plops down over the prey, sucks it in, andcrunches it with its small teeth.

Sneaky Sand Snugglers

A stingrays flat shape helps it hide. It stirs up a cloud of sand by flapping itsbig, flat fins. When the sand settles down over the ray, everything is covered butits eyes, breathing holes, and sometimes its tail. Even the blue-spotted stingrayone of the few rays with bright colorscan hide from enemies that way.

Watch That Tail!Its tail gave the sting to a stingrays name.When a stingray is attacked by an enemy, itwhips its tail around. Then a sharp stingerreleases a powerful poison into the enemy.

When stingrays are on the ocean bottom, itseasy for a diver to step on one by mistake. Thenthe ray usually stings the person in the ankle.The poison is very painful, and the wound mayhurt for a day or two. Worse yet, pieces of the

stinger can break off and infect the ankle. Butstingrays dont chase after prey or people tosting them. In fact, divers can swim amongflocks of friendly rays without getting hurt.

Stingrays by Claire Miller. Reprinted from the February 1997 issue of Ranger Rick magazine, with permission of the publisher, the National WildlifeFederation. Copyright 1997 by the National Wildlife Federation.

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SAMPLE 33Stingrays

Now answer Numbers 8 through 15. Base your answers on the article Stingrays.

8 Why did the author write the article Stingrays?

F to tell readers an exciting story about the ocean

G to give readers facts about an interesting fish

H to warn readers about dangers in the ocean

I to teach readers how fish hunt their prey

9 It is easy for a diver to step on a stingray by mistake because stingraysA are many different sizes.

B can cover themselves with sand.

C move slowly above the ocean floor.

D live in freshwater as well as in oceans.

10 Use the information in the article and the picture on page 25 to answer

this question. There are holes next to the stingrays eyes. These holes areused for

F breathing.

G eating.

H hearing.

I smelling.

11 A part of the article is called Sneaky Sand Snugglers because stingrays

A can sting quickly.

B can move slowly.

C are good at hiding.

D are the color of water.

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SAMPLE 33FCAT Reading

12 Read these sentences from the article.When water flows into a stingrays nostrils, the ray may pick up the

smells of creatures it wants to eat. It can also find prey by sensingthe tiny amount of electricity that animals give off.

When stringrays findprey, they find

F food.

G light.

H sand.

I water.

13 Why does a stingray flap its fins when it finds prey?A to smell the prey

B to escape the prey

C to frighten the prey

D to uncover the prey

14 How are stingrays and sharks ALIKE?F They both use electricity to hunt.

G They both have rubbery skeletons.

H They both have poison in their tails.

I They both live in the Amazon River.

15 How might a sting from a stingray become infected?

A Pieces of the stinger break off in the wound.

B Poison from the stinger gets into the wound.

C Electricity from the stinger shocks the wound.

D Fins beside the stinger throw sand into the wound.

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STOP

This is the end of the Reading Sample Test.

Until time is called, go back and check your work or answer questions you did notcomplete. When you have finished, close your test book.

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