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Florida Math Assessment Guide
What Is the Florida FAST Math Test?
Who takes it, when, how long it is, and exactly what is on the test for each grade, in plain language for parents.
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Next: PM2 · Nov 30, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027 (Grades 3–8)
FAST Math at a Glance
FAST stands for Florida Assessment of Student Thinking. It is Florida's statewide test for reading and math. In math, students in Grades 3–8 take FAST Mathematics three times a year, and students in Kindergarten–Grade 2 take Star Math.
Each test covers the full year of math for the grade, based on Florida's B.E.S.T. Mathematics Standards. It is taken on a computer and adjusts to how your child answers.
| Grades | Questions | Scheduled Time | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 3–5 | 35–40 questions | Up to 80 min (PM1, PM2) · up to 100 min (PM3) | No calculator |
| Grades 6–8 | 36–40 questions | Up to 100 min (PM1, PM2) · up to 120 min (PM3) | Built-in calculator on some questions |
Students still working at the end of the session may be given more time, up to the end of the school day. Scratch paper is provided, and Grades 4–8 have an online reference sheet.
Which Grades Take FAST Math?
| Grade Level | Math Test |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten–Grade 2 | FAST Star Math |
| Grades 3–8 | FAST Mathematics |
When Is the FAST Math Test? (2026–27)
Students take FAST three times a year, called progress monitoring periods. These are the statewide windows for Grades 3–8; each school picks its own testing days inside them.
PM2
Nov 30, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027
Middle of the year: a progress check.
PM3
May 3 – May 28, 2027
End of the year: the result that measures mastery of the grade.
Source: FDOE 2026–27 FAST Fact Sheet.
What each PM period means for your childWhat Is on the FAST Math Test by Grade?
The test is organized into reporting categories. These are the same categories you see on your child's score report, with the share of the test each one covers.
Grade 3
- Number Sense and Additive Reasoning23–29%
- Number Sense and Multiplicative Reasoning23–29%
- Fractional Reasoning23–29%
- Geometric Reasoning, Measurement, and Data Analysis and Probability23–29%
Grade 4
- Number Sense and Operations with Whole Numbers31–37%
- Number Sense and Operations with Fractions and Decimals31–37%
- Geometric Reasoning, Measurement, and Data Analysis and Probability31–37%
Grade 5
- Number Sense and Operations with Whole Numbers23–29%
- Number Sense and Operations with Fractions and Decimals23–29%
- Algebraic Reasoning23–29%
- Geometric Reasoning, Measurement, and Data Analysis and Probability23–29%
Grade 6
- Number Sense and Operations33–42%
- Algebraic Reasoning25–36%
- Geometric Reasoning, Data Analysis, and Probability25–36%
Source: FDOE FAST Mathematics Test Design Summary and Blueprint, which also lists every benchmark assessed and Grades 7–8.
Is the Florida FAST Math Test Adaptive?
Yes. The test adjusts the difficulty of questions based on how your child answers, while still covering the full grade-level content. Students in the same grade may see different questions.
That is why memorizing questions does not help. What helps is understanding the skills for the grade and being comfortable with the question types.
How Can Parents Help?
Start with your child's score report: the reporting categories show which areas are below the standard. Talk with the teacher, then practice those skills a little at a time.
FastChomp offers interactive math practice for Grades 1–6, aligned with Florida's B.E.S.T. Mathematics Standards. Parents can track progress by benchmark and identify skills that need additional practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Florida FAST Math FAQ
Is the Florida FAST Math test timed?
Sessions have scheduled lengths, but there is no strict cutoff. Grades 3–5 are scheduled for up to 80 minutes at PM1 and PM2 and up to 100 minutes at PM3. Grades 6–8 are scheduled for up to 100 and 120 minutes. Students still actively working may be given the time they need, up to the end of the school day.
How many questions are on the FAST Math test?
About 35–40 questions in Grades 3–5 and 36–40 in Grades 6–8. At PM3, a few of these are field-test questions that do not count toward the score.
Do all students get the same FAST Math questions?
No. FAST Mathematics is adaptive: the questions adjust based on how a student answers, so students in the same grade may see different questions.
Can students use a calculator?
Not in Grades 3–5. In Grades 6–8, students use the calculator built into the test on some questions. Grades 4–8 also have an online math reference sheet.
When and where do parents see FAST Math results?
Results reach schools within about a day of testing. Families see results in the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal, using access information from their school or district.
Explore More Florida Math Guides
FAST Math Scores Explained
Achievement levels, score ranges by grade, and how to read the report.
PM1, PM2 & PM3 Dates
When each test happens this year and what each one measures.
How to Prepare for FAST Math
Question types, a weekly practice plan, and test-day tips.
FAST vs. Star Math
Why Grades K–2 take Star Math and what changes in Grade 3.
Official Florida Assessment Information
See the 2026–27 FAST Fact Sheet, the FAST Mathematics test blueprint, and the Florida Department of Education.
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