The document provides an overview of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) that students in Florida must take. It explains that the FCAT was created by the state to assess student proficiency in core subjects like math, reading, science, and writing. It details the different grade levels and subjects that are tested, how the tests are scored on a scale of 100 to 500, and how achieving different score levels can impact class placement and advancement. The document offers advice on improving FCAT scores and stresses trusting one's own abilities to do their best.