PagineFlorida Curriculum Guide & Practice Tests
Florida replaced the Common Core with its own B.E.S.T. (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking) standards for English language arts and math, fully in place since 2022–23. Science and social studies use the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. Civics is a major focus in middle school.
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- 290 practice tests
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Exams and tests
| Exam | Subjects | When | Counts? |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAST — Florida Assessment of Student Thinking | ELA Reading (Grades 3–10) and Mathematics (Grades 3–8) | Three progress-monitoring windows: PM1 (fall), PM2 (winter), PM3 (spring) | Grade 3 reading and Grade 10 reading results matter for promotion and graduation. |
| Florida EOC Assessments | B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 and Geometry; Biology 1, Civics (Grade 7), US History | Fall, winter, spring and summer windows | EOC results count for 30% of the final course grade. |
| Statewide Science Assessment | Science | Spring only | Used for school accountability. |
How school is organized
Voluntary Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grades 1–5, 6–8 and 9–12.
Finishing school: A standard diploma requires 24 credits, a passing score on the Grade 10 FAST ELA Reading and the B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 EOC (or concordant scores), and a financial literacy half credit.
Official curriculum: Florida B.E.S.T. Standards (ELA and Math) and Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (science, social studies)
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Florida use?
Florida replaced the Common Core with its own B.E.S.T. (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking) standards for English language arts and math, fully in place since 2022–23. Science and social studies use the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. Civics is a major focus in middle school.
How are school years organized in Florida?
Voluntary Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grades 1–5, 6–8 and 9–12.
What is needed to finish school?
A standard diploma requires 24 credits, a passing score on the Grade 10 FAST ELA Reading and the B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 EOC (or concordant scores), and a financial literacy half credit.
Which exams do students take in Florida?
FAST — Florida Assessment of Student Thinking; Florida EOC Assessments; Statewide Science Assessment.