FAST case studies
FAST · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) is Florida's statewide progress-monitoring assessment system for K–12 students, aligned to the Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards. It is administered in stages across the school year, and it is computer-adaptive - the difficulty of the items a student sees adjusts based on how they are performing, so no two students take an identical path through the test. FAST covers English Language Arts and Mathematics, with reading passages, editing and vocabulary items, text-based writing, and math problems spanning number sense, algebraic reasoning, geometry, and data analysis. Because it is a school-administered assessment rather than a professional licensure exam, most people preparing for it are students, parents, and teachers rather than adult candidates. The FAST case studies are 5 cases and about 2,496 words.
1Three Conclusions, One Paragraph
Bare asphalt reached 128°F; shaded turf stayed near 89°F. Recess monitors reported fewer students sitting out with headaches.
450 words, about 2 min2Revising an Editorial: Word Choice and the Closing Question
The rule, which begins at 10 p.m., applies to anyone under 17. Supporters point to a 12% drop in late-night complaints; opponents note the drop started a year before the rule took effect.
437 words, about 2 min3Juice for the Robotics Showcase
The robotics club needs at least 96 fl oz of juice for a 24-student showcase; they plan 4 oz per student. Store A sells 12-oz bottles for 2.40 each.
439 words, about 2 min4Choosing a Tutoring Payment Plan
A tutoring center compares payment models before signing a contract. Plan A: 40 enrollment fee plus 18 per session.
634 words, about 3 min5Two Reading-Log Averages and a Misleading Graph
Two seventh-grade classes record weekly reading-log minutes. Class 1 (7 students): 12, 15, 14, 13, 40, 11, 15.
536 words, about 3 min