B.E.S.T. Writing (Florida, grades 4–10): Structure, Timing and Dates
Facts teachers need about B.E.S.T. Writing (Florida, grades 4–10): how it is built, how long it takes, how it is scored and when it happens.
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- Run by
- Florida Department of Education
- Who takes it
- Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Delivery
- Computer-based
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
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Spring computer-based writing test: students read 2–4 source texts and write an argumentative or expository response. Not part of FAST progress monitoring.
Sections, questions and timing
| Section | Questions | Time | Notes | Content (share of questions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | 1 | 2 h | One text-based prompt per test. |
Scores and results
See the official page for how results are reported.
Dates for 2026 to 2027
| Year | What | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | spring | Mon, 29 March 2027 to Fri, 9 April 2027 |
Dates from fldoe.org. Dates can change: check before you plan.
Not yet confirmed by us: Writing scoring domains and points not read from the TDS.. Check the official documents.
Official pages
Facts checked against: fldoe.org, fldoe.org, fldoe.org.
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