{"id":15953,"date":"2025-02-13T15:28:27","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T20:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/?p=15953"},"modified":"2025-02-13T15:28:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T20:28:27","slug":"florida-fast-test-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/news-blog\/florida-fast-test-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"FAST Test Levels &#8211; How Does Your School Compare?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the 2022\u20132023 academic year, <a href=\"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/schools-districts\/florida\/elementary-school\/\">Florida<\/a> transitioned <a href=\"https:\/\/progresslearning.com\/news-blog\/florida-trades-fsa-for-fast-what-it-means\/\">from the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) to the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST)<\/a>. Unlike the FSA\u2019s single end-of-year exam, FAST administers shorter, computer-based tests three times annually\u2014Progress Monitoring 1 (PM1), Progress Monitoring 2 (PM2), and Progress Monitoring 3 (PM3). This shift allows educators to monitor student progress throughout the year and adjust instruction as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>FAST Achievement Levels<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAST assessments categorize student performance into five levels:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Level 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Well below grade level; students at this level will likely need substantial support in the next grade.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Level 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Below grade level; these students may also need significant support to improve their skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Level 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: On grade level; students are meeting expectations but may still benefit from targeted instruction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Level 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Proficient; students here are likely to do well in the next grade, demonstrating strong understanding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Level 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Exemplary; students at this level are excelling and well-prepared for future coursework.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These levels help educators and parents understand a student\u2019s proficiency and the support they may need.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How FAST Scores Impact School Grades<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAST scores play a crucial role in determining school letter grades, which influence funding and resources. Higher student achievement levels can lead to improved school grades, increasing access to additional support and enhancing the school\u2019s reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Analyzing 2023\u20132024 FAST Results<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Percent Meeting At Least Level 3 on PM 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>ELA (Average of Grades 3-10) by School District<\/strong><\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"150\" \/>\n<col width=\"189\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>ST. JOHNS<\/td>\n<td>72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NASSAU<\/td>\n<td>66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SUMTER<\/td>\n<td>64%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GILCHRIST<\/td>\n<td>62%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SANTA ROSA<\/td>\n<td>62%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LAFAYETTE<\/td>\n<td>61%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SARASOTA<\/td>\n<td>61%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CLAY<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SEMINOLE<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>WAKULLA<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>WALTON<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OKALOOSA<\/td>\n<td>59%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>BREVARD<\/td>\n<td>58%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>INDIAN RIVER<\/td>\n<td>57%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>BROWARD<\/td>\n<td>56%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>COLLIER<\/td>\n<td>56%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MIAMI-DADE<\/td>\n<td>56%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LIBERTY<\/td>\n<td>56%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PINELLAS<\/td>\n<td>56%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CALHOUN<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FLAGLER<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>JACKSON<\/td>\n<td>54%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PALM BEACH<\/td>\n<td>54%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>BAY<\/td>\n<td>53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DIXIE<\/td>\n<td>53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ALACHUA<\/td>\n<td>52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>BAKER<\/td>\n<td>52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CHARLOTTE<\/td>\n<td>52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>COLUMBIA<\/td>\n<td>52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GLADES<\/td>\n<td>52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LEON<\/td>\n<td>52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MARTIN<\/td>\n<td>52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ORANGE<\/td>\n<td>52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PASCO<\/td>\n<td>52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CITRUS<\/td>\n<td>51%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MANATEE<\/td>\n<td>51%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UNION<\/td>\n<td>51%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HILLSBOROUGH<\/td>\n<td>50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LAKE<\/td>\n<td>50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MONROE<\/td>\n<td>50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>VOLUSIA<\/td>\n<td>50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HERNANDO<\/td>\n<td>49%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ST. LUCIE<\/td>\n<td>48%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SUWANNEE<\/td>\n<td>48%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HIGHLANDS<\/td>\n<td>47%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LEE<\/td>\n<td>47%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OSCEOLA<\/td>\n<td>47%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>WASHINGTON<\/td>\n<td>47%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DUVAL<\/td>\n<td>46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ESCAMBIA<\/td>\n<td>46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GULF<\/td>\n<td>46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HARDEE<\/td>\n<td>46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HOLMES<\/td>\n<td>46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LEVY<\/td>\n<td>46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MARION<\/td>\n<td>45%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>BRADFORD<\/td>\n<td>44%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>POLK<\/td>\n<td>44%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OKEECHOBEE<\/td>\n<td>41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PUTNAM<\/td>\n<td>41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TAYLOR<\/td>\n<td>41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FRANKLIN<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HENDRY<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MADISON<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HAMILTON<\/td>\n<td>36%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DESOTO<\/td>\n<td>34%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GADSDEN<\/td>\n<td>31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>JEFFERSON<\/td>\n<td>31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Math (Average of Grades 3-8) by School District<\/strong><\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"159\" \/>\n<col width=\"187\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Nassau<\/td>\n<td>77%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>St. Johns<\/td>\n<td>77%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lafayette<\/td>\n<td>72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Walton<\/td>\n<td>69%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sumter<\/td>\n<td>68%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Collier<\/td>\n<td>67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Okaloosa<\/td>\n<td>67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Santa Rosa<\/td>\n<td>67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sarasota<\/td>\n<td>66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Liberty<\/td>\n<td>65%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clay<\/td>\n<td>64%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gilchrist<\/td>\n<td>63%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Glades<\/td>\n<td>63%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Seminole<\/td>\n<td>62%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Indian River<\/td>\n<td>61%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Calhoun<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pinellas<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Union<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Columbia<\/td>\n<td>59%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Miami-Dade<\/td>\n<td>59%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Brevard<\/td>\n<td>58%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Broward<\/td>\n<td>58%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dixie<\/td>\n<td>58%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wakulla<\/td>\n<td>58%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Flagler<\/td>\n<td>57%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Manatee<\/td>\n<td>57%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bay<\/td>\n<td>56%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Martin<\/td>\n<td>56%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Orange<\/td>\n<td>56%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Palm Beach<\/td>\n<td>56%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Charlotte<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lake<\/td>\n<td>55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Baker<\/td>\n<td>54%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Leon<\/td>\n<td>54%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bradford<\/td>\n<td>53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Citrus<\/td>\n<td>53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Highlands<\/td>\n<td>53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hillsborough<\/td>\n<td>53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Levy<\/td>\n<td>53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Monroe<\/td>\n<td>53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Suwannee<\/td>\n<td>53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lee<\/td>\n<td>52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pasco<\/td>\n<td>52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Volusia<\/td>\n<td>52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Washington<\/td>\n<td>52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Alachua<\/td>\n<td>51%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jackson<\/td>\n<td>51%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hardee<\/td>\n<td>50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hernando<\/td>\n<td>50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>St. Lucie<\/td>\n<td>50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Holmes<\/td>\n<td>49%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Duval<\/td>\n<td>48%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gulf<\/td>\n<td>48%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Okeechobee<\/td>\n<td>48%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Escambia<\/td>\n<td>47%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Marion<\/td>\n<td>47%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Taylor<\/td>\n<td>46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Polk<\/td>\n<td>45%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DeSoto<\/td>\n<td>44%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hamilton<\/td>\n<td>44%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Osceola<\/td>\n<td>44%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Putnam<\/td>\n<td>44%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Madison<\/td>\n<td>37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Franklin<\/td>\n<td>36%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gadsden<\/td>\n<td>36%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jefferson<\/td>\n<td>36%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hendry<\/td>\n<td>35%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2023\u20132024 FAST results reveal significant insights:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>English Language Learners (ELLs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Struggled the most, with only 14% proficiency in ELA and 30% in Math.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Math Improvement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Students improved 42 percentage points in Math from PM1 to PM3, compared to a 20-point increase in ELA, suggesting that math interventions might be more effective or more urgently needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>ELA Proficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Grades 3\u201310 ELA proficiency increased from 49% in 2023 to 53% in 2024, showing a 4-percentage-point improvement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grade-Level Growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Elementary (Grades 3\u20135)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Saw a 3-point increase in proficiency (51% to 54%).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Middle &amp; High School (Grades 6\u201310)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Lagged only slightly behind, with only 52% reaching proficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Top-Performing Districts in FAST 2023\u20132024<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>ELA (Grades 3\u201310) \u2013 Highest Proficiency<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>St. Johns County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 72%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nassau County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 66%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sumter County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 64%\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><b>Math (Grades 3\u20138) \u2013 Highest Proficiency<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>St. Johns County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 77%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nassau County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 77%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Okaloosa County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 67%\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><b>10th-Grade ELA: A Critical Graduation Benchmark<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">53% of 10th-grade students scored at or above Level 3, up from 47% in 2023 (+6 points).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this increase is promising, nearly half of all 10th graders are still not meeting proficiency, putting them at risk of not meeting Florida\u2019s graduation requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key concern: Many students with disabilities (SWD) and English Language Learners (ELLs) are far below proficiency, with only 22% of SWD and 10% of ELLs scoring Level 3 or above.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Math &amp; Algebra 1: A Mixed Picture<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grades 3\u20138 math proficiency increased from 51% to 55% (+4 points).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth in math was stronger than in ELA, with a 42-percentage-point increase from PM1 to PM3 (14% to 56%).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">83% of middle school Algebra 1 students passed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only 33% of high school Algebra 1 students passed, a major red flag for graduation rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcca <\/span>View the full 2023\u20132024 FAST results here:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fldoe.org\/core\/fileparse.php\/5668\/urlt\/84ELAandMathResults24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Department of Education FAST Results<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Progress Learning Can Help<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With FAST data now available, schools must act quickly to address gaps and ensure students move toward proficiency. Progress Learning provides a comprehensive suite of intervention, progress monitoring, and remediation tools designed to help students achieve higher FAST test levels.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Liftoff: Adaptive Intervention for Struggling Learners<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many students scoring at Level 1 or Level 2 need targeted intervention to catch up. Liftoff, Progress Learning\u2019s adaptive intervention program, identifies skill gaps and delivers personalized instruction to bring students up to grade level.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatically identifies each student\u2019s performance level<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjusts in real-time to provide individualized remediation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers foundational ELA and math skills necessary for FAST success<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liftoff is especially effective for ELL students and students with disabilities (SWD) who need extra reinforcement. With built-in Spanish translation for Florida-aligned questions, ELL students can access content more easily while strengthening their understanding.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Quick Click Remediation: Immediate Support Based on Assessment Data<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progress Learning makes remediation easier and more efficient<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with Quick Click Remediation\u2014a feature that allows teachers to instantly assign targeted practice for students who need additional support.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifies skill gaps based on student test performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides immediate, focused practice to reinforce key concepts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps students move from Levels 1 and 2 to Levels 3, 4, and 5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Custom and Pre-Built Assessments for Targeted Instruction<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAST requires frequent progress monitoring<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to ensure students are improving before the next assessment window. With Progress Learning, educators can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create custom assessments using items aligned to Florida\u2019s B.E.S.T. Standards from our item bank of over 200,000 questions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use pre-built assessments that mimic FAST test questions and difficulty levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track student progress over time to see growth between PM1, PM2, and PM3<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>School and District-Level Reporting for Precise Growth Tracking<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administrators and educators need detailed data insights to make informed decisions about instruction and intervention. Progress Learning provides:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student-level progress reports to see individual growth patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classroom and grade-level insights to help teachers adjust instruction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">District-wide reporting tools to monitor trends across multiple campuses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These insights allow schools to pinpoint students at risk of scoring below Level 3 and implement targeted strategies before the next FAST test window.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Gamification: Making Learning Engaging and Effective<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students perform better when they\u2019re engaged. 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