FAST Testing Information
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The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) is a statewide, standardized testing program designed to monitor student progress in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, aligned with the B.E.S.T. Standards. Administered three times a year, these computer-adaptive tests provide personalized assessments to help teachers identify areas where students excel or need additional support.
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Achievement Level Descriptions B.E.S.T. Standards
Achievement Level Descriptions (ALDs) explain how well a student performs on a large-scale test, such as Below Satisfactory, On-Grade-Level, or Above Satisfactory. The Florida Department of Education creates ALDs to help set standards, interpret scores, and guide teachers. These descriptions help understand a student's knowledge and skills based on state standards. In Florida, Level 3 means on-grade-level performance, while Levels 4 and 5 indicate proficiency and growth beyond expectations. The document details what students know and can do at each level for each test.
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Upcoming Testing
April 1- 4th Grade BEST Writing Assessment
April 2- 5th Grade BEST Writing Assessment
April 29- 2nd Grade & Kindergarten (10:15 am) State Reading Assessment
April 30- 1st Grade and Kindergarten (10:15 am) State Reading Assessment
May 1- 5th Grade State Science Assessment
May 6- 3rd Grade Reading FAST (ELA) Test
May 7- 4th Grade Reading FAST (ELA) Test
May 8- 5th Grade Reading FAST Test
May 12- 2nd Grade & Kindergarten (10:15 am) STAR Math Assessment PM3
May 13- 3rd Grade Math FAST Test
May 14- 4th Grade Math FAST Test
May 15- 5th Grade Math FAST Test
May 16- 1st Grade STAR Math Assessment PM3
*Testing will begin at 8:45 am unless otherwise noted
FAST Testing Links
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Information & Resources for Students & Families
General information and resources about Florida Statewide Assessments- Here you can find sample test items for K-2 and 3-10, plus additional resources for students and families.
