What 656 Educators Say About the FAST Exam Model
Florida’s FAST assessment was designed to give educators faster results, more time for instruction, and earlier insight into student learning. Five years in, how well is it actually working in the classroom?
We surveyed 656 Florida educators to understand what’s working and where challenges remain. Inside the report, you’ll discover:
- How educators use FAST results: 82% say they use 24-hour results at least somewhat effectively to inform instruction.
- Where time remains a challenge: 68% identify pacing or intervention time as their biggest challenge.
- What teachers need most: 53% want printable resources for small-group instruction, while only 16% prioritize additional data-analysis training.
- How assessment requirements are changing: The report explores concerns about classroom screen-time limits, the pressure surrounding PM3, and the growing role of the CLT® in Florida high schools.
- What district leaders can do next: Get four actionable recommendations for making assessment data more useful.
Ready to turn your FAST and benchmark assessment data into targeted instruction and measurable gains in your Florida classrooms? Book a demo below to see how Progress Learning helps Florida districts target standards mastery, streamline small-group instruction, and achieve success like Broward County Public Schools.
