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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

Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Grades 3-10 Fact Sheet

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 16-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 VPK-2) or take a sample FAST test (grades 3-10) by visiting the following sites:

Paper-Based Tests (Grade VPK-10)

FAST Grades K-2

FAST Grades 3-10

Computer-Based Tests (Grades 3-10)

DOE Sample Item Portal

Accessing and Interpreting Test Results

Directions on how to access test results can be found by clicking HERE. After accessing the results, you’ll find resources available to assist with their interpretation.