Assessment Information for Grades 9-12
Students in grades 9 & 10 will participate in the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Reading , three times per year. The first progress monitoring window (PM1) will occur within the first 30 days of school, the second (PM2) will occur in the middle of the school year, and the third (PM3) will occur at the end of the school year.
Specific dates and further testing information will be provided by your child's teacher and/or Mr. Boils, the Glades County Virtual School testing coordinator.
FAST assessments may be completed remotely or campus at the student's area zoned school.
Assessments Available
End-of-Course Assessment Information
Students enrolled in the following courses will participate in End-of-Course assessments in May that will count as 30% of the student's overall course grade.
Specific dates and further testing information will be provided by your child's teacher and/or Mr. Boils, the Glades County Virtual School testing coordinator.
EOC assessments may be completed on campus or at your locally zoned school.
Remote testing is not available for EOC assessments.
If a student does not take the End-of-Course assessment, a zero grade will be factored in to count as 30% of the student's overall course grade.
Students enrolled in the following courses will participate in the Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) EOC in May.
The EOC will count as 30% of the student's overall course grade.
The B.E.S.T. EOCs are computer-adaptive, meaning the exam adapts in real time to the test taker's ability level and provides test questions accordingly.
↓ B.E.S.T Writing Fact Sheet ↓
↓ Argumentative Rubric↓
↓ Expository Rubric ↓
Testing: F.A.S.T Assessment, B.E.S.T Assessment and EOC Information
To view your assessment scores in Skyward, follow these instructions.
BEST Algebra 1 EOC
BEST Geometry EOC Test Prep
FLDOE Student Testing Policies apply to students testing remotely as well as in-person.
Please review the following policies with your student before testing:
Electronic Devices—Students are not permitted to have any electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones, smartphones, and smartwatches, at any time during testing or during breaks (e.g., restroom), even if the devices are turned off or students do not use them. If your student is found with an electronic device or is found using Bluetooth/wireless headphones/earbuds during testing, his or her test will be invalidated.
Calculator Policy- For B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC assessments, approved handheld scientific calculators may be used. For the Biology 1 EOC, a handheld four-function calculator may be used. Students may not bring or use their own calculators.
Testing Rules Acknowledgment—All tests include a Testing Rules Acknowledgment printed in the student’s test and response book that reads: “I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.” Prior to testing, test administrators read the rules to students, and students acknowledge that they understand the testing rules by signing below the statement in their test and response books.
Discussing Test Content after Testing—The last portion of the testing rules read to students before they sign below the Testing Rules Acknowledgment states that because the content of all statewide assessments is secure, students may not discuss or reveal details about the test content (including test items and passages) after the test. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting to social media sites. Please make sure your student understands this policy prior to testing and remind them that “discussing” test content includes any kind of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, posting to social media, or sharing online. While students may not share information about secure test content after testing, this policy is not intended to prevent students from discussing their testing experiences with their parents/families.
Working Independently—Students are responsible for doing their own work during the test and for protecting their answers from being seen by others. If students are caught cheating during testing, their tests will be invalidated.
Leaving Testing—If your student leaves testing before completing a test (e.g., for lunch, an appointment), he or she will not be allowed to return to that test. If your student does not feel well on the day of testing, it may be best for him or her to wait and be tested on a make-up day. Please remember not to schedule appointments on testing days.