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Drive,St.Augustine,FL32086  \nDear Parent/Guardian,  \nThe Florida Assessment of Student Thinking(FAST)is a progress monitoring system that is administered three times peryear to track your student's progress in learning the Benchmarks of Excellent Student Thinking(B.E.S.T.)Standardsthroughout this school year.The purpose of this letter is to inform you that your student will participate in the firstadministration(PM1)Florida Assessment of Student Thinking(FAST)ELA Reading and Mathematics assessments.Yourstudents'results from PM1 are for informational purposes only,and you will be provided with information about how toaccess the results after testing is completed.  \n# Testing Dates:\n\n3rd GradeReading-August 25,2025Math-August 29,20254th GradeReading-August 26,2025Math-September2,20255thGradeReading-August 28,2025Math-September 4,2025  \nFAST assessments are computer-adaptive tests taken on a computer or tablet.The questions get easier or more difficultdepending on how the student responds,and each student will see different questions from a common item bank.Eachtest attempt(PM1,PM2,and PM3)will present 35-40 items that will cover the entire test“blueprint,”meaning studentswill encounter items representative of the standards within the subject or grade level.For more information on the testdesign,please visit https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/best/.If you or vourstudent would like to interact with the online testing platform or review FAST ELA Reading and Mathematics sampleitems at home,sample test materials are available at https://flfast.ore/families.html.  \nPlease review the following policies with your student before testing:  \nElectronic 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).Ifyour student is found with an electronic device or is found using Bluetooth/wireless headphones/earbuds duringtesting,his or her test may be invalidated.  \n·Calculator Policy-For Grades 7-8FAST Mathematics,approved handheld scientific calculators may be used.For  \nGrade 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 understandthe testing rules that were just read to me.Ifldo not follow these rules,my test score may be invalidated.\"Prior  \nto testing,test administrators read the rules to students,and students acknowledge that they understand thetesting 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 clickthe box to accept the Testing Rules Acknowledgment states that because the content of all statewideassessments is secure,students may not discuss or reveal details about the test content(including test itemsand passages)after the test.This includes any type of electronic communication,such as texting,emailing,orposting to social media sites.Please make sure your student understands this policy prior to testing and remindthem 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 contentafter testing,this policy is not intended to prevent students from discussing their testing experiences withtheir parents/families.  \n·Working Independently-Students are responsible for doing their own work during the test and for protectingtheir answers from being seen by others.If students are caught cheating during testing,their tests will beinvalidated.  \n■ Testing Accommodations—If your student has an Individual Educational Plan(IEP),a Section 504 Plan,or is anEnglish Language Learner(ELL)or a recently exited ELL,please 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