Grades 3–10 FAST ELA Reading Progress Monitoring (PM) Sample Test Items Script - Final

Oct 4, 2026

Script for administering the Grades 3–10 FAST ELA Reading Progress Monitoring sample test items using a secure browser. Includes guidance for test administrators on preparing the room, distributing tickets, managing session access (including optional guest methods), projecting items for walkthrough, and addressing login security and timing. Covers procedures for launching the secure browser, selecting the practice site, recording the Session ID, and supporting text-to-speech setup and student sign-in steps, including remote administration adjustments.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages9

Reading Time23 min

AccessFree to download

Before Administering the Practice Test Items

Create a Practice Test Session

Administering the Sample Test Items

Script for Administering the Grades 3–10 FAST ELA Reading Progress Monitoring (PM) Sample Test Items This script can be used to administer the Grades 3–10 FAST ELA Reading Progress Monitoring (PM) sample test items via the secure browser. If students will sign in with an Internet browser, you will need to make adjustments to the script to remove references to the secure browser. When reading the following script, please note that any optional words or terms in the script are italicized and in parentheses. This script describes the presentation of passages, items, and tools in the secure browser for the Grades 3–10 FAST ELA Reading PM sample test items. Test administrators may find it helpful to project the sample test items and walk through the items along with students. This script directs test administrators to provide test tickets for students. However, you may administer the sample test items without test tickets. If students do not use tickets, you will need to modify this script to direct students to sign in as Guest Users. This script also includes instructions for test administrators to create a training session for students to log in to. FDOE recommends that test administrators and schools use this method to conduct their sample activities to ensure a similar login process to what students will experience during operational testing. The login portion of this script will need to be modified to match the login process if a Guest Session is used instead of a training session. If you are administering the sample test items remotely, modify the login portions ofthe script to match how students are signing in and communicating with the test administrator. Students who log in to the test with tickets will be displayed in the TA Training Site. To keep a record of students who have participated in the sample test session, you can print this page for your records. Before Administering the Practice Test Items 1. Before students arrive, make note of any issues in your testing room and ensure that it is prepared for the day of the test. 2. Ensure that you have received the correct test tickets from your school assessment coordinator for all students who will participate in your room. Do not distribute test tickets until instructed to do so in the script. For students testing remotely, on the day of the assessment, the teacher/test administrator will provide login information for the PM session through normal secure classroom communication channels. 3. Ensure that all software applications, including Internet browsers, are closed on all student computers or devices before testing begins. 4. Check that each student who will use the text-to-speech accommodation has headphones or earbuds. Plug headphones or earbuds in and adjust volume prior to launching the secure browser. 5. Launch the secure browser on student computers or devices prior to beginning the session. For students testing remotely it is recommended that students launch the secure browser on their computers or devices twenty minutes prior to the start time of the session to ensure issues are resolved before students begin. 6. Select Go to the Practice Test Site in the blue box in the lower left corner of the browser. Create a Practice Test Session 1. Go to the Florida Statewide Assessments Portal, click Teachers & Test Administrators, and then click TA Training Site. 2. Log in using your email address and password. 3. Select FAST – ELA Reading Sample Test Materials, select the appropriate grade level, and then start the session. 4. Record the Session ID, which students will use to log in to the sample test items. The Session ID should be displayed where it is visible to all students. The Session ID for the sample test items will begin with TRAIN. If the Session ID does not begin with TRAIN, stop the session and follow steps 1–3 in this section again. Note: As a security measure, test administrators are automatically logged out of the TA T

FAQs

How should test administrators prepare before students arrive?

Administrators should note any issues in the testing room, ensure it is ready, and confirm they received the correct test tickets for all participating students. They should also close all software applications on student devices and check text-to-speech students have headphones or earbuds.

What steps are required to create a practice test session?

Administrators should go to the Florida Statewide Assessments Portal, open the TA Training Site, log in, select FAST – ELA Reading Sample Test Materials, choose the correct grade level, and start the session. They must record the Session ID and verify it begins with TRAIN.

What should administrators do during the sample test item administration for student sign-in?

They should display the Session ID, distribute test tickets, confirm tickets have correct student information, and instruct students not to sign in until directed. Administrators should ensure Guest User and Guest Session options are switched to OFF and assist students with logging in as needed.

Oct 4, 2026

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