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| florida assessment of student thinking scores: More Than a Score Jesse Hagopian, 2014-11-10 Jesse Hagopian brought a rare moment of truth to the corporate-dominated Education Nation show when he spoke on behalf of his colleagues at Garfield High in Seattle. He instantly became the voice and face of the movement to stop pointless and punitive high-stakes testing.—Diane Ravitch, author of Reign of Terror In cities across the country, students are walking out, parents are opting their children out, and teachers are rallying against the abuses of high-stakes standardized testing. These are the stories—in their own words—of some of those who are defying the corporate education reformers and fueling a national movement to reclaim public education. Alongside the voices of students, parents, teachers, and grassroots education activists, the book features renowned education researchers and advocates, including Nancy Carrlson-Paige, Karen Lewis, and Monty Neill. Jesse Hagopian teaches history and is the Black Student Union adviser at Garfield High School, the site of the historic boycott of the MAP test in 2013. He is an associate editor of Rethinking Schools, and winner of the 2013 Secondary School Teacher of Year award from the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences. He is a contributing author to Education and Capitalism: Struggles for Learning and Liberation and 101 Changemakers: Rebels and Radicals Who Changed US History, and writes regularly for Truthout, Black Agenda Report, and the Seattle Times Op-Ed page. |
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| florida assessment of student thinking scores: Assessing for Learning Peggy L. Maki, 2023-07-03 While there is consensus that institutions need to represent their educational effectiveness through documentation of student learning, the higher education community is divided between those who support national standardized tests to compare institutions’ educational effectiveness, and those who believe that valid assessment of student achievement is based on assessing the work that students produce along and at the end of their educational journeys. This book espouses the latter philosophy—what Peggy Maki sees as an integrated and authentic approach to providing evidence of student learning based on the work that students produce along the chronology of their learning. She believes that assessment needs to be humanized, as opposed to standardized, to take into account the demographics of institutions, as students do not all start at the same place in their learning. Students also need the tools to assess their own progress. In addition to updating and expanding the contents of her first edition to reflect changes in assessment practices and developments over the last seven years, such as the development of technology-enabled assessment methods and the national need for institutions to demonstrate that they are using results to improve student learning, Maki focuses on ways to deepen program and institution-level assessment within the context of collective inquiry about student learning. Recognizing that assessment is not initially a linear start-up process or even necessarily sequential, and recognizing that institutions develop processes appropriate for their mission and culture, this book does not take a prescriptive or formulaic approach to building this commitment. What it does present is a framework, with examples of processes and strategies, to assist faculty, staff, administrators, and campus leaders to develop a sustainable and shared core institutional process that deepens inquiry into what and how students learn to identify and improve patterns of weakness that inhibit learning. This book is designed to assist colleges and universities build a sustainable commitment to assessing student learning at both the institution and program levels. It provides the tools for collective inquiry among faculty, staff, administrators and students to develop evidence of students’ abilities to integrate, apply and transfer learning, as well as to construct their own meaning. Each chapter also concludes with (1) an Additional Resources section that includes references to meta-sites with further resources, so users can pursue particular issues in greater depth and detail and (2) worksheets, guides, and exercises designed to build collaborative ownership of assessment.The second edition now covers: * Strategies to connect students to an institution’s or a program’s assessment commitment* Description of the components of a comprehensive institutional commitment that engages the institution, educators, and students--all as learners* Expanded coverage of direct and indirect assessment methods, including technology-enabled methods that engage students in the process* New case studies and campus examples covering undergraduate, graduate education, and the co-curriculum* New chapter with case studies that presents a framework for a backward designed problem-based assessment process, anchored in answering open-ended research or study questions that lead to improving pedagogy and educational practices* Integration of developments across professional, scholarly, and accrediting bodies, and disciplinary organizations* Descriptions and illustrations of assessment management systems* Additional examples, exercises, guides and worksheets that align with new content |
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| florida assessment of student thinking scores: Math Exchanges Kassia Omohundro Wedekind, 2011 Traditionally, small-group math instruction has been used as a format for reaching children who struggle to understand. Math coach Kassia Omohundro Wedekind uses small-group instruction as the centerpiece of her math workshop approach, engaging all students in rigorous math exchanges. The key characteristics of these mathematical conversations are that they are: 1) short, focused sessions that bring all mathematical minds together, 2) responsive to the needs of the specific group of mathematicians, and 3) designed for meaningful, guided reflection. As in reading and writing workshop, students in math workshop become self-directed and independent while participating in a classroom community of learners. Through the math exchanges, students focus on number sense and the big ideas of mathematics. Teachers guide the conversations with small groups of students, mediating talk and thinking as students share problem-solving strategies, discuss how math works, and move toward more effective and efficient approaches and greater mathematical understanding. Although grounded in theory and research, Math Exchanges: Guiding Young Mathematicians in Small Group Meetings is written for practicing teachers and answers such questions as the following: How can I use a math workshop approach and follow a certain textbook or set of standards? How should I form small groups? How often should I meet with small groups? What should I focus on in small groups? How can I tell if my groups are making progress? What do small-group math exchanges look like, sound like, and feel like? |
| florida assessment of student thinking scores: Assessment in Mathematics Education Christine Suurtamm, Denisse R. Thompson, Rae Young Kim, Leonora Diaz Moreno, Nathalie Sayac, Stanislaw Schukajlow, Edward Silver, Stefan Ufer, Pauline Vos, 2016-07-07 This book provides an overview of current research on a variety of topics related to both large-scale and classroom assessment. First, the purposes, traditions and principles of assessment are considered, with particular attention to those common to all levels of assessment and those more connected with either classroom or large-scale assessment. Assessment design based on sound assessment principles is discussed, differentiating between large-scale and classroom assessment, but also examining how the design principles overlap. The focus then shifts to classroom assessment and provides specific examples of assessment strategies, before examining the impact of large-scale assessment on curriculum, policy, instruction, and classroom assessment. The book concludes by discussing the challenges that teachers currently face, as well as ways to support them. The book offers a common language for researchers in assessment, as well as a primer for those interested in understanding current work in the area of assessment. In summary, it provides the opportunity to discuss large-scale and classroom assessment by addressing the following main themes: ·Purposes, Traditions and Principles of Assessment ·Design of Assessment Tasks ·Classroom Assessment in Action ·Interactions of Large-Scale and Classroom Assessment ·Enhancing Sound Assessment Knowledge and Practices It also suggests areas for future research in assessment in mathematics education. |
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| florida assessment of student thinking scores: Classroom Assessment in Action Mark D. Shermis, Francis J. DiVesta, 2011-04-16 Classroom Assessment in Action clarifies the multi-faceted roles of measurement and assessment and their applications in a classroom setting. Comprehensive in scope, Shermis and Di Vesta explain basic measurement concepts and show students how to interpret the results of standardized tests. From these basic concepts, the authors then provide clear and ordered discussions of how assessment and instruction is integrated into a functional process to enhance student learning. Guidelines are set forth for constructing various common assessments. Procedures are laid out to evaluate and improve assessments once they are constructed. Ultimately, the authors shed light on the myriad of factors that impact test score interpretation. In today's classroom, technology has become a constant companion, and Classroom Assessment in Action exposes teacher candidates to emerging technologies they might encounter in building their repertoire of assessments, whether it be automated essay scoring or electronic portfolios. Classroom Assessment in Action guides its readers to a complete and thorough understanding of assessment and measurement so that they can confidently work with students and parents in explaining results, whether they are from a high-stakes statewide assessment or the grading philosophy to which they ascribe. |
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| florida assessment of student thinking scores: Introduction to Gifted Education Julia Link Roberts, Tracy Ford Inman, Jennifer H. Robins, 2022-06-30 Now in its Second Edition, Introduction to Gifted Education presents a well-researched yet accessible introduction to gifted education, focusing on equity and supporting diverse learners. Inclusive in nature, this essential text is filled with varied perspectives and approaches to the critical topics and issues affecting gifted education. Chapters cover topics such as gifted education standards, social-emotional needs, cognitive development, diverse learners, identification, programming options, creativity, professional development, and curriculum. The book provides a comprehensive look at each topic, including an overview of big ideas, its history, and a thorough discussion to help those new to the field gain a better understanding of gifted students and strategies to address their needs. Filled with rich resources to engage readers in their own learning, Introduction to Gifted Education, Second Edition is the definitive textbook for courses introducing teachers to gifted education. |
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| florida assessment of student thinking scores: Experiences and Research on Enhanced Professional Development Through Faculty Learning Communities Blankenship, Rebecca J., Wiltsher, Cheree Y., Moton, Brandon A., 2022-06-24 Faculty learning communities are a fairly new ideology that is gaining traction among educators and institutions. These communities have numerous benefits on professional development such as enhancing educator preparedness and learning. The possibilities of these communities are endless; however, further study is required to understand how these learning communities work and the best practices and challenges they face. Experiences and Research on Enhanced Professional Development Through Faculty Learning Communities shares the experiences and research related to the enhanced professional development received by university faculty and staff participating in a series of collaborative faculty learning communities. The book, using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methodologies, considers educator experiences as participants in the faculty learning communities, what they learned, and how they applied and implemented best practices in their courses. Covering topics such as curricula, course design, and rubrics, this reference book is ideal for administrators, higher education professionals, program developers, program directors, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students. |
| florida assessment of student thinking scores: How to Prepare for the FCAT Claudine Townley, 2004-09-01 This brand-new manual is focused to prepare tenth-grade students in Florida to excel on the state-administered reading and writing test. The book opens with an overview of the reading test, followed by test-taking advice and detailed explanation of standards by which students’ tests are scored. A following chapter focuses on each of the standards, providing practice exercises in vocabulary, the several aspects of reading comprehension, and knowledge of literary elements. Two complete FCAT Reading Practice Tests are presented with answers to all questions and perforated answer sheets for students to fill out. A five-chapter unit follows with detailed instruction on the elements of essay writing and sample essays. The book’s concluding section offers guidance for teachers and parents in helping to prepare students for both the reading and writing sections. |
| florida assessment of student thinking scores: Inquiry Nancy Fichtman Dana, Carol Thomas, Sylvia Boynton, 2011-09-06 Connect inquiry to improved teaching and learning across your district! Now that federal and state initiatives require school districts to provide job-embedded professional development, the next step is making it happen. This book helps districts define, develop, and implement a systematic inquiry-based process with a laser-like focus on both adult and student learning. This book’s inquiry model challenges educators and students to: Define questions they are passionate about exploring Collect and analyze data to inform their questions Share what they have learned through the process with others Collaborate to build on their results and improve student achievement |
| florida assessment of student thinking scores: The Condition of Education, 2020 Education Department, 2021-04-30 The Condition of Education 2020 summarizes important developments and trends in education using the latest available data. The report presentsnumerous indicators on the status and condition of education. The indicators represent a consensus of professional judgment on the most significant national measures of the condition and progress of education for which accurate data are available. The Condition of Education includes an At a Glance section, which allows readers to quickly make comparisons across indicators, and a Highlights section, which captures key findings from each indicator. In addition, The Condition of Education contains a Reader's Guide, a Glossary, and a Guide to Sources that provide additional background information. Each indicator provides links to the source data tables used to produce the analyses. |
| florida assessment of student thinking scores: Improving Writing and Thinking Through Assessment Teresa L. Flateby, 2010-06-01 Improving Writing and Thinking through Assessment is designed to help individual faculty and administrators select assessment approaches and measures to maximize their students’ writing and thinking. The book offers useful guidance, through presentation of recommended assessment guidelines and measurement principles in Part 1 and applications from a variety of contributors in Part 2. It addresses a wide range of audiences, including instructors who want to assess and thus foster writing and thinking in their courses, administrators and instructors planning to assess writing and thinking at the program or institutional level, and graduate students interested in improving students’ writing and critical thinking. This book is more guide than a “cookbook.” By providing comprehensive standards and criteria that help individuals or teams develop plans and measures to improve writing and thinking, the book should be helpful for academic and Student Affairs administrators and faculty - as the principles apply equally to all engaged in assessment. Contributors, representing a wide range of educators, illustrate many of the approaches and methods described in the theoretical section of the book using a variety of assessment strategies at both classroom and program levels. Readers will see how different types of institutions, both private and public as well as undergraduate and graduate, have designed assessment strategies and plans to gauge and enhance writing and thinking growth in the classroom and across programs. They candidly describe challenges encountered and solutions they adopted or suggest. These chapters reflect approaches and perspectives from various discourse communities – including writing program administrators, composition faculty, assessment professionals, and individual faculty representing several disciplines. The author argues the urgent need to develop strong writers and thinkers. She discusses challenges and obstacles, but underscores the necessity for more faculty involvement and institutional commitment. This book will help institutions and individual faculty design and implement sound, meaningful assessment strategies to foster effective writing and thinking that will both advance the goals of the institutional mission and meet faculty’s disciplinary objectives and scholarly concerns. |
| florida assessment of student thinking scores: Machine Scoring of Student Essays Patricia Freitag Ericsson, Richard Haswell, 2006-03-15 The current trend toward machine-scoring of student work, Ericsson and Haswell argue, has created an emerging issue with implications for higher education across the disciplines, but with particular importance for those in English departments and in administration. The academic community has been silent on the issue—some would say excluded from it—while the commercial entities who develop essay-scoring software have been very active. Machine Scoring of Student Essays is the first volume to seriously consider the educational mechanisms and consequences of this trend, and it offers important discussions from some of the leading scholars in writing assessment. Reading and evaluating student writing is a time-consuming process, yet it is a vital part of both student placement and coursework at post-secondary institutions. In recent years, commercial computer-evaluation programs have been developed to score student essays in both of these contexts. Two-year colleges have been especially drawn to these programs, but four-year institutions are moving to them as well, because of the cost-savings they promise. Unfortunately, to a large extent, the programs have been written, and institutions are installing them, without attention to their instructional validity or adequacy. Since the education software companies are moving so rapidly into what they perceive as a promising new market, a wider discussion of machine-scoring is vital if scholars hope to influence development and/or implementation of the programs being created. What is needed, then, is a critical resource to help teachers and administrators evaluate programs they might be considering, and to more fully envision the instructional consequences of adopting them. And this is the resource that Ericsson and Haswell are providing here. |
| florida assessment of student thinking scores: Value-added Measures in Education Douglas N. Harris, 2011 The Strategic Management of Charter Schools addresses the challenges facing such schools by mapping out, in straightforward and highly pragmatic terms, a management framework for them. The first charter school law in the United States was enacted in Minnesota in 1991. In the twenty years since that modest beginning, the movement has burgeoned and spread across the country: there are now more than five thousand charter schools attended by nearly two million students. Yet due to this rapid growth in the number of charter schools and to their generally independent character, the nature and quality of these institutions vary greatly. The promise of charter schools is great, but so are the organizational and educational challenges they face. Organized around three crucial challenges to charter school leaders--managing mission, managing internal operations, and managing the larger stakeholder environment--the book provides charter school leaders with indispensable tools and insights for achieving educational and organizational success. In its elucidation of these managerial challenges, and in its equally helpful and detailed examinations of particular schools, the book offers a clear, credible approach to the efficient and sustainable management of what are still young and experimental educational institutions.--Publisher description. |
| florida assessment of student thinking scores: Assessing Expressive Learning Charles M. Dorn, Robert Sabol, Stanley S. Madeja, F. Robert Sabol, 2014-04-04 Explains and provides a model for how to develop teacher-directed authentic model for visual arts assessment for grades 1-12.Based on a National Endowment for the Arts rsrch study of how creative artwork can be quantified & the measures can reliably asse |
| florida assessment of student thinking scores: Florida Standards Susan Nelson Wood, 2007 Florida Standards: A Handbook for Teaching in the Sunshine Stateis a book for elementary and secondary teachers in Florida's schools. Focusing specifically on one geographic area the discussion is grounded using the language, resources, and policies as they currently exist in the sunshine state. At the heart of this book is a focus on student learning. Contextualized across domains of learning, school demographics, student needs, and curricular variance, this book is meant to provide readers with increased understanding about how to make a difference in the classroom. FEATURES: Outcome expectations-Goals and objectives for what readers should accomplish are presented in the introduction and at the start of each chapter. Reflective prompts-To support readers as they monitor and self-assess, a series of reflective prompts are placed throughout the handbook. Before reading features-As a window into the complex issues addressed in this handbook,Taking a Stanceboxes are placed at the beginning of each chapter. These open-ended statements invite readers to consider their positions and opinions before reading. During reading features-Informing and Articulating Your Stance, mid-chapter checkpoints, and text boxes appear throughout each chapter, serving as prompts for further thinking, writing, and discussion. After reading features-Toward the end of each chapter, Researching and Extending Your Stance, a series of questions revisit initial assumptions and offer suggestions for further research. Evidence learning-Each chapter ends with a Summary section that contains specific questions aligned with the chapter's objective. In addition, all writing completed during the reading of this handbook will document student learning and serve as artifacts in a professional portfolio. Resources-Due to the constant shifts in standards and assessments, the primary resources offered in this handbook are Internet links. Websites have been carefully selected to give readers the kind of specificity impossible to contain in an affordable text like this. Glossary-The specialized vocabulary of the standards movement as applicable to this book is defined in a short glossary. |
| florida assessment of student thinking scores: Meeting the Challenges to Measurement in an Era of Accountability Henry Braun, 2016-01-29 Under pressure and support from the federal government, states have increasingly turned to indicators based on student test scores to evaluate teachers and schools, as well as students themselves. The focus thus far has been on test scores in those subject areas where there is a sequence of consecutive tests, such as in mathematics or English/language arts with a focus on grades 4-8. Teachers in these subject areas, however, constitute less than thirty percent of the teacher workforce in a district. Comparatively little has been written about the measurement of achievement in the other grades and subjects. This volume seeks to remedy this imbalance by focusing on the assessment of student achievement in a broad range of grade levels and subject areas, with particular attention to their use in the evaluation of teachers and schools in all. It addresses traditional end-of-course tests, as well as alternative measures such as portfolios, exhibitions, and student learning objectives. In each case, issues related to design and development, psychometric considerations, and validity challenges are covered from both a generic and a content-specific perspective. The NCME Applications of Educational Measurement and Assessment series includes edited volumes designed to inform research-based applications of educational measurement and assessment. Edited by leading experts, these books are comprehensive and practical resources on the latest developments in the field. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license |
| florida assessment of student thinking scores: Assessing Reading Multiple Measures - Revised 2nd Edition Linda Diamond, B. J. Thorsnes, 2018 A collection of formal and informal English and Spanish reading assessments for students in grades K-12. Includes assessment instructions, assessments and teacher scoring forms. |
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| florida assessment of student thinking scores: Helping Children Succeed Paul Tough, 2016-05-26 In his international bestseller How Children Succeed, Paul Tough introduced us to research showing that personal qualities like perseverance, self-control and conscientiousness play a critical role in children’s success. Now, in Helping Children Succeed, he outlines the practical steps that adults – from parents and teachers to policymakers and philanthropists – can take to improve the chances of every child, however adverse their circumstances. And he mines the latest research in psychology and neuroscience to show how creating the right environments, both at home and at school, can instil personal qualities vital for future success. |
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| florida assessment of student thinking scores: Information Literacy as a Student Learning Outcome Laura Saunders, 2011-06-29 This nationwide analysis documents how institutions of higher education are responding to demands for accountability and transparency by implementing and assessing learning goals for information literacy. Stakeholders in higher education across the country—including students, parents, research and policy organizations, and government agencies—are demanding greater accountability and transparency from institutions in how they are promoting quality and improvement in colleges and universities. Indeed, as the cost of tuition rises, colleges and universities as well as the organizations which accredit them are coming under increased scrutiny. Logically, student learning outcomes, assessment, and accreditation are all constantly under the magnifying glass. Information Literacy as a Student Learning Outcome: The Perspective of Institutional Accreditation fills a gap in the current literature by inspecting how institutions nationwide are fulfilling accreditation standards in the area of information literacy. While the bulk of the book looks at institutions accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, all six of the regional accreditation areas are addressed. The author also conducted campus visits and interviews at selected institutions in order to provide a more in-depth analysis of these institutions' programs for information literacy. |
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Use the FAST Equivalent Score to determine student’s FAST achievement level for Early Literacy. Star Reading and Star Math show student scores concurrent with this FAST Equivalent Score. …
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Sep 7, 2022 · Understanding Florida Assessment of Student Thinking Reports for Families 2022–2023 Achievement Levels The images below describe each level and provide the scale …
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Updated the linking study for the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) using Spring 2023 data for grades 3–8 in mathematics and grades 3–10 in ELA. The linking study for …
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Sep 28, 2023 · Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST), is to: • Measure student progress in the VPK Education Program through grade 10 in meeting the appropriate expectations in …
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Beginning with the 2022–2023 school year, Florida’s statewide, standardized assessments in English language arts (ELA) Reading, ELA Writing, Mathematics, and Algebra 1 and Geometry …
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•Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Assessments: The FAST coordinated screening and progress monitoring program includes grades 3 grades 3 through 8 Mathematics …
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Sep 17, 2024 · Florida’s English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring System, also called the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking …
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assessments yield highly accurate predictions of student test results on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). These results support the use of Exact Path as a strong predictor of …
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Florida’s English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring System, also called the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST), required in …
Understanding Florida Statewide Assessment Reports
Mar 13, 2023 · For information about the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) for grades 3–10 ELA Reading and Gr 3–8 Mathematics and the Florida Benchmark for Excellent …
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FAST refers to the new Coordinated Screening Progress (CSPM) System assessments, which are aligned to the Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards. FAST …
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For information about the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) for grades 3–10 ELA Reading, grades 3–8 Mathematics, the Benchmark for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) …
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Florida’s English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring System, also called the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST), required in …
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Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T) Scale Score for Each Achievement Level . The table below includes the final achievement level cut scores established in Rule 6A-1 …
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Sep 22, 2022 · In March 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed new legislation that replaces the grade-level Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) in English Language Arts (ELA) and …
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The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST), which includes VPK through grade 10 ELA and VPK through grade 8 Mathematics, is a progress monitoring assessment administered …
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Sep 29, 2023 · FAST for students in grades K–2 is administered three times a year using Renaissance Learning’s Star assessments, as shown in the table below. Students who earn a …
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Florida’s English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring System, also called the Florida …
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The Achievement Level Scale Scores including Learning Gains Subcategories chart contains the cut scores approved by the State Board of Education …
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Florida provides K–12 statewide student assessments that measure student performance on specific standards. To learn about the individual K–12 …
Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Pr…
Use the FAST Equivalent Score to determine student’s FAST achievement level for Early Literacy. Star Reading and Star Math show student scores …
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Sep 7, 2022 · Understanding Florida Assessment of Student Thinking Reports for Families 2022–2023 Achievement Levels The images …
