Florida FAST Testing Calendar 2025-2026
Official testing windows for PM1, PM2, and PM3 assessments
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2025-2026 Testing Windows
PM1 - Progress Monitoring 1
Fall Assessment
Sept 9 - Oct 18
2025
Purpose: Baseline assessment
Grades: 3-10 ELA, 3-8 Math
Results: Within 1 week
PM2 - Progress Monitoring 2
Winter Assessment
Jan 6 - Feb 14
2026
Purpose: Mid-year progress check
Grades: 3-10 ELA, 3-8 Math
Results: Within 1 week
PM3 - Progress Monitoring 3
Spring Assessment (Final)
Apr 13 - May 22
2026
Purpose: Final assessment / Accountability
Grades: 3-10 ELA, 3-8 Math
Results: Determines promotion
Preparation Timeline
8 Weeks Before
Analyze PM2 data to identify skill gaps. Create targeted intervention groups.
6 Weeks Before
Begin intensive skill practice with IXL. Focus on high-weight standards.
4 Weeks Before
Practice test-taking strategies. Time management and question analysis.
2 Weeks Before
Review and reinforce. Light practice, build confidence.
Test Week
Rest, healthy breakfast, positive mindset. You've got this!
Get Personalized PM3 Prep Plans
Upload your PM2 data and get targeted IXL skill recommendations for every student.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Florida FAST assessment?
FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) is Florida's statewide standardized assessment that measures student progress in ELA and Mathematics. It replaced the FSA starting in the 2022-2023 school year.
How many times do students take FAST?
Students take FAST three times per year: PM1 (fall), PM2 (winter), and PM3 (spring). PM3 is the accountability assessment that determines grade-level proficiency and promotion decisions.
What grades take the FAST assessment?
ELA: Grades 3-10. Mathematics: Grades 3-8. Grade 3 ELA results are used for promotion decisions under Florida's third-grade reading requirement.
When will PM3 results be available?
PM3 preliminary results are typically available within 1-2 weeks of testing. Official results used for accountability are released in late May/early June.