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What This Bill Does
Charlotte County Public Schools has introduced the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking () system for the 2022-23 school year. This new testing program replaces previous assessment methods for students in grades 3 through 10.
Students in grades 3-10 are subject to new standardized testing requirements for English Language Arts and Mathematics starting in the 2022-23 school year.
Who It Affects
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Students
Students in grades 3-10 are required to participate in the new FAST standardized testing program.
Parents and Guardians
Parents and guardians are responsible for reviewing provided information and supporting students through the new assessment process.
Key Facts
- The FAST system is administered to students in grades 3-10 for English Language Arts (ELA) Reading.
- The FAST system is administered to students in grades 3-8 for Mathematics.
- The FAST system was administered for the first time during the 2022-23 school year.
- The district provides a specific fact sheet and parent letter for families to access additional information regarding the new testing requirements.
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Transition to FAST Testing
The district moved from previous assessment models to the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) starting in the 2022-23 school year.
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