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S.T.) Standards throughout this school year. The purpose of this letter is to inform you that your student will participate in the first administration (PM1) of the Grade [6-8] Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) ELA Reading and Mathematics assessments on [September 9-12] . Your student’s results from PM1 are for informational purposes only, and you will be provided with information about how to access the results after testing is completed.  \nFAST assessments are computer-adaptive tests taken on a computer or tablet. The questions get easier or more difficult depending on how the student responds, and each student will see different questions from a common item bank. Each test attempt (PM1, PM2, and PM3) will present 35–40 items that will cover the entire test “blueprint,” meaning students will encounter items representative of the standards within the subject or grade level. For more information on the test design, please visit [https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/best/](https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/best/. If you or your)[. If you or your](https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/best/. If you or your) student would like to interact with the online testing platform or review FAST ELA Reading and Mathematics sample items at home, sample test materials are available at [https://flfast.org/families.html](https://flfast.org/families.html).  \nPlease review the following policies with your student before testing:  \n▪ Electronic Devices—Students are not permitted to access any electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones, smart glasses, and smartwatches, at any time during testing or during breaks (e.g., restroom) . If your student is found with an electronic device or is found using Bluetooth/wireless headphones/earbuds during testing, his or her test may be invalidated.  \n▪ Calculator Policy—For Grades 7–8 FAST Mathematics, approved handheld scientific calculators may be used. For Grade 6 FAST Mathematics, a handheld four-function calculator may be used.  \n▪ Testing Rules Acknowledgment—All tests include a Testing Rules Acknowledgment that reads: “I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.” Prior to testing, test administrators read the rules to students, and students acknowledge that they understand the testing rules by clicking the box in the secure browser indicating they understand the testing rules.  \n▪ Discussing Test Content after Testing—The last portion of the testing rules read to students before they click the box to accept the Testing Rules Acknowledgment states that because the content of all statewide assessments is secure, students may not discuss or reveal details about the test content (including test items and passages) after the test. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting to social media sites. Please make sure your student understands this policy prior to testing and remind them that “discussing” test content includes any kind of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, posting to social media, or sharing online. While students may not share information about secure test content after testing, this policy is not intended to prevent students from discussing their testing experiences with their parents/families.  \n▪ Working Independently—Students are responsible for doing their own work during","cbCaigR2IYGSgoBW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigR2IYGSgoBW","pdf",243613,"English","# FAST PM1 Schedule\n## Assessment purpose and results access\n## Computer-adaptive testing format\n# Testing Policies and Rules\n## Electronic device restrictions\n## Calculator policy\n## Testing rules acknowledgment\n## Discussing secure test content\n## Working independently and cheating consequences\n## Testing accommodations\n## Testing irregularities and extra time\n# Contact and Resources\n## Questions and school contact\n## FAST program information portal","[{\"question\":\"What is FAST PM1 and when will students take it?\",\"answer\":\"FAST is a progress monitoring system administered three times per year. 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