The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test will be administered March 12-25, of 2008.  In the fifth grade, the students will be tested in Reading, Mathematics, and Science.  The fifth grade Reading portion of the FCAT is multiple choice.  The Mathematics portion of the FCAT is multiple choice, gridded response, short response, and extended response.  The Science portion of the FCAT is multiple choice, short response, and extended response.  Throughout the school year I will work hard to prepare your child for the FCAT.  The Achievement levels describe the success your child has had on the FCAT.  The Achievement levels vary from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest).  An achievement level of at least a level 3 is required for your child to be performing at grade level.