Testing Resources
Florida Statewide Assessment Program
Participation in the assessment program is mandatory for all students enrolled in a public school. The grade-level Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) that public school students are required to participate in measure student achievement of the Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards. Click on the grade-level below for required assessments.
Elementary School Assessments
Florida's Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) for Elementary Students
Grades K-2 Testing Information
| Assessment | # of Items | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Star Early Literacy | 27 | 10-20 min |
| Star Reading | 34 | 15-20 min |
| Star Math | 37 | 20-30 min |
Florida's Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) for Elementary Students
Grades K-2 Testing Information
| Assessment | # of Items | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Star Early Literacy | 27 | 10-20 min |
| Star Reading | 34 | 15-20 min |
| Star Math | 37 | 20-30 min |
Florida's Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) for Elementary Students
Grades K-2 Testing Information
| Assessment | # of Items | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Star Early Literacy | 27 | 10-20 min |
| Star Reading | 34 | 15-20 min |
| Star Math | 37 | 20-30 min |
Florida's Assessment of Student Thinking
(FAST), for Elementary Students
Grades 3-5 Testing Information
| Assessment | # of Items | Time |
|---|---|---|
| FAST (ELA) | 43-47 items | 120 min |
| FAST (Math) | 3rd 38 items 4th 38 items 5th 38 items | 100 min |
Florida's Assessment of Student Thinking
(FAST), for Elementary Students
Grades 3-5 Testing Information
| Assessment | # of Items | Time |
|---|---|---|
| FAST (ELA) | 43-47 items | 120 min |
| BEST Writing | 120 min | |
| FAST (Math) | 3rd 38 items 4th 38 items 5th 38 items | 100 min |
Florida's Assessment of Student Thinking
(FAST), for Elementary Students
Grades 3-5 Testing Information
| Assessment | # of Items | Time |
|---|---|---|
| FAST (ELA) | 43-47 items | 120 min |
| BEST Writing | 120 min | |
| FAST (Math) | 3rd 38 items 4th 38 items 5th 38 items | 100 min |
| Science | 49 items | 160 minutes |
Important Resources
- 2025-26 Statewide Assessment Calendar
- FAST Portal
- Calculator Policy PDF
- Student ID
- FDOE Practice Tests
- Accessing Test Scores
- Accessing Test Scores in Focus
- Understanding Florida Statewide Assessments Reports
- Understanding FAST Score Reports
- Computer Adaptive Tests
- Computer-Based Testing
Have Questions?
For questions related to testing, please email the assessment team at [email protected], or visit our FAQ page.