LIBERTY PINES ACADEMY - ON THE PROWL FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE - PM1 Parent Notification - Grades 3-5

Oct 4, 2026

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LIBERTY PINES ACADEMY notifies parents that students in Grades 3–5 will take PM1 of the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) ELA Reading and Mathematics assessments. The letter lists administration dates for each grade and explains that PM1 results are for informational purposes only and can be viewed in the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal. It describes FAST as computer-adaptive testing with item-bank coverage and outlines key testing rules, including device restrictions, acknowledgement requirements, secure-content policies, independent work, accommodations, and handling of irregularities.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Administration Dates (PM1)

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Test Design and Score Access

Computer-Adaptive Testing

Viewing PM1 Results

Testing Policies and Expectations

Electronic Devices

Testing Rules Acknowledgment

Secure Test Content

Academic Integrity and Accommodations

LIBERTY PINES ACADEMY “ON THE PROWL FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE” | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | Donny Hoessler, Principal | 10901 Russell Sampson Road, St. Johns, Florida 32259 | | | Gracie Beish, Assistant Principal | (904) 547-7900 | | | Katrina Stanton, Assistant Principal | FAX: (904) 547-7905 | | | Rebekah Walton, Assistant Principal | [www-lpa.stjohns.k12.fl.us](www-lpa.stjohns.k12.fl.us) | | | | | Dear Parent/Guardian, The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) is a progress monitoring system that is administered three times per year to track your student’s progress in learning the Benchmarks of Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.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 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) ELA Reading and Mathematics assessments on the following administration dates. | Grade Level | Assessment | Date Administered | | --- | --- | --- | | 3rd Grade | FAST Reading | Thursday, September 4th | | 4th Grade | FAST Reading | Friday, September 5th | | 5th Grade | FAST Reading | Wednesday, September 3rd | | Grade Level | Assessment | Date Administered | | --- | --- | --- | | 3rd Grade | FAST Math | Monday, September 22nd | | 4th Grade | FAST Math | Thursday, September 18th | | 5th Grade | FAST Math | Wednesday, September 24th | Your student’s results from PM1 are for informational purposes only, and you can view your student’s scores in the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal. FAST 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 student)[. If you or your student](https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/best/. If you or your student)[ ](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). Please review the following policies with your student before testing: 􀂃 Electronic Devices—Students are not permitted to access any electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones, smartphones, 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. 􀂃 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. 􀂃 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 o

FAQs

What is FAST PM1 and when will my child take it?

FAST PM1 is the first administration of the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking progress monitoring system. Dates are listed by grade for FAST Reading and FAST Math.

Are PM1 results used for grading?

PM1 results are for informational purposes only, and families can view scores in the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal.

What testing rules do students need to follow during the assessment?

Students must not use electronic devices during testing or breaks, must acknowledge the testing rules in the secure browser, and may not discuss or reveal secure test content (including via electronic communication) after testing.

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