1. 9th and 10th Grade-

2. It’s almost time to take the FCAT 2.0!
Here are answers to some
important questions
and reminders
to help you do your very best.

3. How long is the test?
The FCAT 2.0 will be 140 minutes.
Good News!
The test will be broken into two days
and two 70 minute sessions.

4. Will the test questions be
multiple choice or written
response?
The FCAT 2.0 has only
multiple choice
questions.

5. Will my test be paper/
pencil or on the
computer?
• 9th grade students will take a
paper/pencil test.
• 10th grade students will take a
computer test.

6. What type of
questions will be
on the FCAT 2.0?
1. Vocabulary
2. Reading Application
3. Literary Analysis
4. Informational Text/Research Process

7. What are vocabulary
questions?
*Context Clues
*Word Relationships
*Analyzing words and phrases
*Multiple Meanings
*Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words

8. What are Reading
Application questions?
*Author’s Perspective, Author’s Bias, and
Author’s Purpose
*Main Idea
*Cause and Effect
*Summary Statement
*Relevant Details (Conclusions/Inferences)
*Text Structure and Organizational Patterns
chronological order, arguments/support,
text features

9. What are Literary Analysis
Questions?
*Literary Elements
Plot, Setting, Characterization
*Character Development
Protagonist, Antagonist
*Character Point of View
*Descriptive Language
tone, imagery, irony, alliteration, onomatopoeia,
allusion, satire
*Figurative Language
simile, metaphor, symbolism, personification,
pun, hyperbole

10. What are Informational Text
questions?
*Text Features
charts, maps, diagrams, sub-headings,
captions, illustrations, graphs
*Validity and Reliability of information
synthesize, analyze, evaluate, drawing
conclusions

11. What strategies should I use
before reading?
• Read the title and subtitles
• Make predictions before reading
• Preview Pictures, Charts, Maps,
and Graphs

12. What strategies should I use
while reading?
• Active Reading Strategies
• Underline/circle important facts/main
idea
• Text marking/margin notes
• Visualize, create brief 3-4 second visuals
• View all pictures
• View and analyze all charts
• React and connect to real
world/personal
• Re-read sentences and/or portions of the
passage that are unclear

13. What strategies should I use
after reading?
• Circle key words in the question to
highlight exactly what is being
asked
• Mark out obvious wrong answers
• Place question marks next to
possible answers
• Look back in the passage to find
the correct answer
• Circle key words in the answer that
prove it is correct

14. How can I get additional
practice for the FCAT 2.0?
Login To Any Computer
At School or Home
WWW.USATESTPREP.COM
Your teacher will provide you with additional login
information.

15. GOOD LUCK!
ShOw what yOU KnOw!