The Ultimate Guide to Understanding the Florida F.A.S.T Test
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Nothing matters more than students' growth, and when it comes to reading, early intervention is everything. The Florida F.A.S.T. Test (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) might seem overwhelming at first, especially if they are a struggling or at-risk reader. But here's the good news: you don't have to figure it all out alone. What is the Florida F.A.S.T. Test? The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Test is Florida's reading and math progress monitoring tool for grades K through 10. It is administered three times a year to track students' learning over time and help schools provide targeted support. 2025 Testing Windows PM1 (Beginning of Year): August 5 - September 27, 2024 PM2 (Mid-Year): December 2, 2024 - January 24, 2025 PM3 (End of Year): April 13 - May 29, 2025 Grade 10 ELA Retake: April 4, 2025 Grade 3 & 10 Reading Retake: July 14 - July 25, 2025 Specifically, in third grade, students must achieve a Level 2 or higher on the End of th...