In 2022, Florida began implementing the Florida Assessments of Student Thinking (FAST) to monitor student progress on the Benchmarks in Excellent Student Thinking (BEST) standards. FAST assessments follow a progress monitoring model in which students take the assessment three times throughout the year (PM1, PM2, and PM3) so teachers can track mastery of standards as they are taught. PM1 and PM2 are for informational purposes only, and it is important to remember that these assessments will include content that students have not been taught yet.

 

All K-5 students participate in the ELA (Reading) and Mathematics FAST assessments. The BEST Writing is administered to all students in grades 4 and 5. Students in grade five also complete the end-of-year Statewide Science Assessment. All state assessments are administered on the computer. Our testing coordinator will notify parents prior to the date of each assessment.

 

Visit the links below for the latest assessment information published by the Florida Department of Education.

• Florida Statewide Assessment Portal - important FAST assessment information for all stakeholders (students, parents, educators, etc.), including sample test items.
• ACCESS for ELLs - information about specialized assessments for English Language Learners.
• Florida Alternative Assessment Portal - information about alternative assessments for students for whom participation in the general assessments is not appropriate, including students with very significant cognitive disabilities.