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FAST Testing

The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking, or FAST, is a progress monitoring tool  to measure student's growth in language arts and math. These tests are given three times a year and are referred to as PM1, PM2, and PM3. 

About the Test

The FAST is administered on the computer and is adaptive in nature. PM1 is designed to provide a baseline score so teachers can track progress from PM1 to PM2.  PM2 will provide a mid-year score to compare to the baseline score from PM1.  PM3 will provide a summative score that will accurately measure student's mastery of the B.E.S.T. standards at the end of the school year.  

Click below for more information about the FAST Test:  

FAST Grades K-2

FAST Grades 3-10

Testing Windows

The administration windows for the FAST tests are listed in the table below. The state has provided the district with broad testing windows.    To find out when your child will take his/her assessment, please contact your child’s school.

Grade

PM1

PM2

PM3

K-2

August 12-September 23

December 2-December 20

April 14-May 30

3-8

August 12-September 27

December 2-December 20

May 1-May 30

9-10*

August 12-September 27

December 2-January 24

May 1-May 30

*English Language Arts only

Preparing for the Test

You can view sample FAST test items (grades K-2) or take a sample FAST test (grades 3-10) by visiting the following sites:

FAST Grades K-2 

FAST Grades 3-10 

Computer-Based Tests (Grades 3-10)

More information can be found on the Students & Families portal page.  For resources to better understand the standards to which the assessments are aligned, please visit CPALMS.

Accessing and Interpreting Test Results 

Directions on how to access test results can be found by clicking HERE. ​AFor more information regarding your child's score go to Understanding FAST K-2 Student Scores Parent Quick Guides or the Understanding Florida Statewide Assessments Reports for Families.