Florida FAST information and resources

The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) refers to the Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring (CSPM) System assessments. The FAST VPK assessment is aligned to the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards. The kindergarten and grades 1 and 2 assessments are aligned to the Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards.

FAST K–2 assessments are Renaissance’s Star Early Literacy, Star Reading, and Star Math.

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Research-based, state standards-aligned Focus Skills and Trip Steps

Focus Skills are the building blocks of student learning. Based on extensive research into how learning progresses in reading and mathematics, Focus Skills provide a roadmap for closing learning gaps as you move every student toward greater mastery.  Trip Steps are the most critical reading and math skills and prerequisites for each grade level.

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Florida approvals

Alternative standardized reading assessment used for good cause exemption to third grade retention

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Star Reading

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Tax credit scholarship private school annual an assessment requirement

Assessment solutions:
Star Early Literacy
Star Math
Star Reading

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Taking a closer look at dyslexia and dysgraphia

Assessment solution:
Star Early Literacy

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Coordinated screening and progress monitoring VPK–Grade 2

Assessment solutions:
Star Early Literacy
Star Math
Star Reading

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Renaissance is proud to partner with leading Florida organizations, working together to support educators, advance student learning, and help schools achieve their goals.

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