FAST ELA Reading (Florida, grades 3–10): Structure, Timing and Dates
Facts teachers need about FAST ELA Reading (Florida, grades 3–10): 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 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Delivery
- Computer-based (adaptive)
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
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Computer-adaptive progress-monitoring test given three times a year (PM1, PM2, PM3) on the B.E.S.T. ELA standards. PM3 is the end-of-year summative score.
Sections, questions and timing
| Section | Questions | Time | Notes | Content (share of questions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELA Reading | 36–40 | PM1 1 h 30 min, PM2 1 h 30 min, PM3 2 h | Same item range and categories for every grade 3–10. | Reading Prose and Poetry 25–35%; Reading Informational Text 25–35%; Reading Across Genres & Vocabulary 35–50% |
Scores and results
- Scores: Scale: B.E.S.T. scale; Achievement levels: 5; On grade level: 3; Example: Grade 3 ELA Reading Level 3 = 201–212
- Stakes: Grade 3: Level 2 or higher on PM3 needed for promotion; Grade 10: passing PM3 Grade 10 ELA Reading needed for graduation
Dates for 2026 to 2027
| Year | What | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | PM1 | Mon, 10 August 2026 to Fri, 25 September 2026 |
| 2026-27 | PM2 | Mon, 30 November 2026 to Fri, 22 January 2027 |
| 2026-27 | PM3 | Mon, 3 May 2027 to Fri, 28 May 2027 |
Dates from fldoe.org. Dates can change: check before you plan.
Official pages
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