BEST & SAS-Aligned Practice & FAST Test Prep
Progress Learning has online practice assessments, practice questions and more for elementary school students to prep for their FAST and SSA assessments.
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Fully Aligned to B.E.S.T or SAS on All Core Subjects
Take a look at a sample question used in 5th Grade Science SSA prep
SC.5.L.15.1 Environmental Changes and Survival
Describe how, when the environment changes, differences between individuals allow some plants and animals to survive and reproduce while others die or move to new locations.
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About the FAST & SSA Assessments
What is the FAST? The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking, also known as FAST, is a statewide progress monitoring assessment that measures how well students have mastered the Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.).
What is the SSA? The Statewide Science Assessment, or SSA, is a standardized test that measures how well students have mastered Florida’s State Academic Standards in science.
There are three FAST and/or SSA testing windows in Florida: fall, spring, and summer.
In elementary school, the FAST is administered to students in 3rd-5th grade in ELA and mathematics.
In elementary school, the SSA for science is administered only to 5th grade students.
How Do You Prepare for FAST and SSA?
Start by reviewing the sample items, fact sheets, and testing resources on fldoe.org to understand the test’s content and structure. Then, create your own questions and assessments to help students with the topic they need to study. Progress Learning makes specific SAS and B.E.S.T aligned practice and exam review easy with a variety of tools for teachers, including a comprehensive assessment and assignment builder.
For elementary educators, your approach to SSA and FAST test prep may vary by student and subject. Consider forming small groups, incorporating gamification into your instruction, or scheduling daily practice time to keep students engaged. By tailoring your teaching strategy to your students, you will improve their standards mastery and boost their test performance.
How Is Progress Learning Aligned to Florida Standards?
Math
ELA
Science
Social Studies
Kindergarten
Kindergarten ELA
Kindergarten Social Studies
Kindergarten Science
Kindergarten Math
1st Grade
1st Grade Science
1st Grade Social Studies
1st Grade ELA
1st Grade Math
2nd Grade
2nd Grade Math
Liftoff FL Math 2-5
Liftoff FL Reading
Liftoff FL Science
2nd Grade ELA
2nd Grade Science
2nd Grade Social Studies
3rd Grade
Elementary School Writing
3rd Grade Science
3rd Grade Social Studies
Liftoff FL Science
Liftoff FL Reading
Liftoff FL Math 2-5
3rd Grade ELA FAST
3rd Grade Accelerated Math
3rd Grade Math FAST
4th Grade
4th Grade Math FAST
4th Grade ELA FAST
Liftoff FL Math 2-5
Liftoff FL Reading
4th Grade Accelerated Math
Liftoff FL Science
4th Grade Science
Elementary School Writing
NAEP Grade 4 Mathematics
4th Grade Social Studies
NAEP Grade 4 Reading
5th Grade
Elementary School Writing
5th Grade Science SSA
5th Grade Social Studies
Liftoff FL Science
Liftoff FL Reading
Liftoff FL Math 2-5
5th Grade ELA FAST
5th Grade Math FAST
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