Testing Calendar Sections
Glossary of Assessment Terms
The following glossary includes definitions of assessment terms and explanations of acronyms used throughout this page.
| Acronym/Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ACCESS for ELLs | Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State (ACCESS) for English Language Learners (ELLs) |
| Accommodation | Per Rule 6A-1.0943, F.A.C., “Accommodations are defined as adjustments to the presentation of the statewide standardized assessment questions, methods of recording examinee responses to the questions, scheduling for the administration of a statewide standardized assessment to include amount of time for administration, settings for administration of a statewide standardized assessment, and the use of assistive technology or devices to facilitate the student’s participation in a statewide standardized assessment.” |
| CBT | Computer-Based Test |
| Diagnostic | Assessments that measure students’ understanding of a subject area or skills base, which allow teachers and educators to evaluate student learning, focusing on strengths and areas of need |
| District Window | The selected dates within the statewide window during which a district will administer a given assessment |
| District-Required Assessments | Assessments required by the school district for students in a specific grade or course |
| ELA | English Language Arts |
| EOC | End-of-Course |
| Evaluative | Assessments that measure student proficiency at selected intervals in order to compare change over time and to compare state-level results |
| FAIR | Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading |
| FLKRS | Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener |
| Formative | Formative assessments are the formal and informal ways that teachers and students gather and respond to evidence of student learning. Formative assessments are part of teaching in the classroom. Formative assessments will not result in a score that will appear on a student’s report card, but they serve the greater purpose of informing both students and teachers on what changes need to happen in classroom instruction to better serve the needs of individual students. |
| FSA | Florida Standards Assessments |
| FSAA | Florida Standards Alternate Assessment |
| Interim | Interim assessments are administered on a smaller scale (i.e., school or district) with results that can be used at the classroom level or aggregated at the school- or district-level. Depending on the design, interim assessments can be used to predict a student’s ability to succeed on a summative assessment, to evaluate a program, or to diagnose student learning gaps. |
| NAEP | National Assessment of Educational Progress |
| NGSSS | Next Generation Sunshine State Standards |
| PBT | Paper-Based Test |
| Progress Monitoring | Process used to determine whether a student’s academic performance is improving, at what rate it is improving, and how effective instruction has been |
| PSAT/NMSQT | Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test |
| Summative | Assessments that evaluate student mastery of Florida’s academic standards at or near the conclusion of the course of instruction |
| Statewide, Standardized Assessments | All assessments required by s. 1008.22, F.S. |
| Statewide Window | The range of dates during which districts and/or schools may choose to administer a given assessment |
| Testing Time | The amount of time individual students are each given to respond to test items on each test |
| VAM | A Value-Added Model (VAM) is used by some school districts as part of their educator evaluation system. It is also used in the approval process for teacher preparation programs and as part of the criteria to extend an educator’s temporary teaching certificate. |
| VPK | Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program |
Test, Type, and Purpose/Use
| Test | Type | Purpose/Required Use | Statutory Authority/Required Use Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 | Diagnostic | Measure English language acquisition of ELLs | s. 1003.56, F.S.; Rule 6A-6.0902, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-6.09021, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-6.0903, F.A.C. |
| Alternate ACCESS for ELLs | Diagnostic | Measure English language acquisition of ELLs with significant cognitive disabilities | s. 1003.56, F.S.; Rule 6A-6.0902, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-6.09021, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-6.0903, F.A.C. |
| FAIR | Diagnostic/Progress Monitoring | Provides general estimates of students’ reading ability/monitors students’ progress toward meeting grade-level skills in reading | s. 1008.25(4), F.S. |
| FLKRS | Diagnostic/Progress Monitoring | Determine readiness for kindergarten; used to calculate VPK Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rates | s. 1002.69, F.S.; Rule 6M-8.601, F.A.C. |
| FSA | Summative | Purpose: Measure student achievement of Florida’s academic standards (Florida Standards, Next Generation Sunshine State Standards) Required uses: third grade retention; high school standard diploma; EOC assessments as 30% of course grade; school grades; school improvement rating; district grades; differentiated accountability; VAM; scholar designation; Credit Acceleration Program; school improvement plans; school, district, state, and federal reporting |
s. 1002.38, F.S.; s. 1003.4156, F.S.; s. 1003.4282, F.S.; s. 1004.04, F.S.; s. 1004.85, F.S.; s. 1008.22, F.S.; s. 1008.25, F.S.; s. 1008.33, F.S.; s. 1008.34, F.S.; s. 1008.341, F.S.; s. 1012.34, F.S.; s. 1012.56, F.S.; |
| FSAA | Summative | Purpose: Measure student achievement of Florida’s academic standards (Florida Standards, Next Generation Sunshine State Standards) Required uses: third grade retention; high school standard diploma; EOC assessments as 30% of course grade; school grades; school improvement rating; district grades; differentiated accountability; VAM; scholar designation; Credit Acceleration Program; school improvement plans; school, district, state, and federal reporting |
s. 1002.38, F.S.; s. 1003.4156, F.S.; s. 1003.4282, F.S.; s. 1004.04, F.S.; s. 1004.85, F.S.; s. 1008.22, F.S.; s. 1008.25, F.S.; s. 1008.33, F.S.; s. 1008.34, F.S.; s. 1008.341, F.S.; s. 1012.34, F.S.; s. 1012.56, F.S.; |
| NGSSS EOC | Summative | Purpose: Measure student achievement of Florida’s academic standards (Florida Standards, Next Generation Sunshine State Standards) Required uses: third grade retention; high school standard diploma; EOC assessments as 30% of course grade; school grades; school improvement rating; district grades; differentiated accountability; VAM; scholar designation; Credit Acceleration Program; school improvement plans; school, district, state, and federal reporting |
s. 1002.38, F.S.; s. 1003.4156, F.S.; s. 1003.4282, F.S.; s. 1004.04, F.S.; s. 1004.85, F.S.; s. 1008.22, F.S.; s. 1008.25, F.S.; s. 1008.33, F.S.; s. 1008.34, F.S.; s. 1008.341, F.S.; s. 1012.34, F.S.; s. 1012.56, F.S.; |
| Statewide Science Assessment | Summative | Purpose: Measure student achievement of Florida’s academic standards (Florida Standards, Next Generation Sunshine State Standards) Required uses: third grade retention; high school standard diploma; EOC assessments as 30% of course grade; school grades; school improvement rating; district grades; differentiated accountability; VAM; scholar designation; Credit Acceleration Program; school improvement plans; school, district, state, and federal reporting |
s. 1002.38, F.S.; s. 1003.4156, F.S.; s. 1003.4282, F.S.; s. 1004.04, F.S.; s. 1004.85, F.S.; s. 1008.22, F.S.; s. 1008.25, F.S.; s. 1008.33, F.S.; s. 1008.34, F.S.; s. 1008.341, F.S.; s. 1012.34, F.S.; s. 1012.56, F.S.; |
| NAEP | Evaluative | Measure student performance for comparison among state and national populations over time | s. 1008.22, F.S. |
| PreACT | Summative | Inform course placement | s. 1007.35, F.S. |
| PSAT/NMSQT | Summative | Inform course placement | s. 1007.35, F.S. |
Required Statewide Assessments
The following assessments are required for students as indicated in the “Students to Be Tested” column.
| Assessment | Students to Be Tested | Statewide Window | District Window | Mode | Testing Time | Results Expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLKRS | Kindergarten | July 12 – October 15, 2021 | August 10 – September 22, 2021 | CBT1 | 15–20 minutes | Immediately following test completion |
| FSAA—Datafolio4 | Grades 3 – 10 ELA (Reading & Writing); Grades 3 – 8 Mathematics; Grades 5 & 8 Science; and Algebra 1, Biology 1, Civics, Geometry, & U.S. History EOCs | Collection Period 1: September – October 2021 | Collection Period 1: September 1 – October 29, 2021 | PBT | Varies/Untimed | June 2022 |
| FSA Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC assessments | Students enrolled in associated courses | September 13 – October 1, 2021 | September 14 – October 1, 2021 | CBT1 | 180 minutes2 | October 2021 |
| NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, and U.S. History EOC assessments | Students enrolled in associated courses | September 13 – October 1, 2021 | September 14 – October 1, 2021 | CBT1 | 160 minutes3 | October 2021 |
| Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) | Students enrolled in a U.S. Government course | October 25 – December 17, 2021 (tentative) | November 29 – December 17, 2021 | CBT | 160 minutes | Immediately following test completion |
| FSAA—Datafolio4 | Grades 3 – 10 ELA (Reading & Writing); Grades 3 – 8 Mathematics; Grades 5 & 8 Science; and Algebra 1, Biology 1, Civics, Geometry, & U.S. History EOCs | Collection Period 2: November – December 2021 | Collection Period 2: November 1 – December 17, 2021 |
PBT | Varies/Untimed | June 2022 |
| FSA Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC assessments | Students enrolled in associated courses | November 29 – December 17, 2021 | November 29 – December 17, 2021 | CBT1 | 180 minutes2 | January 2022 |
| NGSSS Biology 1, Civics and U.S. History EOC assessments, | Students enrolled in associated courses | November 29 – December 17, 2021 | November 29 – December 17, 2021 | CBT1 | 160 minutes3 | January 2022 |
| FSAA—Datafolio4 | Grades 3 – 10 ELA (Reading & Writing); Grades 3 – 8 Mathematics; Grades 5 & 8 Science; and Algebra 1, Biology 1, Civics, Geometry, & U.S. History EOCs | Collection Period 3: March – April 2022 | Collection Period 3: March 1 – April 29, 2022 |
PBT | Varies/Untimed | June 2022 |
| FSAA—Performance Task5 | Grades 3 – 8 ELA & Mathematics; Grades 4 – 8 Writing; Grades 5 & 8 Science; and Civics EOC | February 28 – April 15, 2022 | February 28 – April 15, 2022 |
PBT | Varies/Untimed | June 2022 |
| ACT6 | Grade 11 students in districts that selected ACT | March 1, March 29, or April 19, 2022 | April 19, 2022 | CBT | 175 minutes | 3 – 8 weeks after test administration |
| SAT6 | Grade 11 students in districts that selected ACT | March 2 or April 13, 2022 | Not Applicable | CBT | 180 minutes | 2 – 4 weeks after test administration |
| FSAA—Performance Task5 | Grades 9 & 10 ELA; Grades 9 & 10 Writing; and Algebra 1, Biology 1, Geometry, and U.S. History EOCs |
March 14 – April 29, 2022 | March 14 – April 29, 2022 |
PBT | Varies/Untimed | June 2022 |
| FSA ELA – Reading | Grade 3 | April 4 – 15, 2022 | April 4 – 15, 2022 | PBT | 160 minutes | May 2022 |
| FSA ELA – Writing | Grades 4 – 6 | April 4 – 15, 2022 | April 4 – 15, 2022 | PBT | 120 minutes | June 2022 |
| FSA ELA – Writing | Grades 7 – 10 | April 4 – 15, 2022 | April 4 – 15, 2022 | CBT1 | 120 minutes | June 2022 |
| FCLE | Students enrolled in a U.S. Government course | April 11 – May 27, 2022 (tentative) | April 25 – May 27, 2022 |
CBT1 | 160 minutes | Immediately following test completion |
| FSA ELA – Reading | Grades 4 – 6 | May 2 – 13, 2022 | May 2 – 13, 2022 | PBT | Grades 4 – 5 Reading: 160 minutes Grade 6 Reading: 170 minutes |
June 2022 |
| FSA Mathematics | Grades 3 – 6 | May 2 – 13, 2022 | May 2 – 13, 2022 | PBT | Grades 3 – 5 Mathematics: 160 minutes Grade 6 Mathematics: 180 minutes |
June 2022 |
| FSA ELA – Reading | Grades 7 – 10 | May 2 – 27, 2022 | May 2 – 27, 2022 | CBT1 | Grades 7–8 Reading: 170 minutes Grades 9–10 Reading: 180 minutes |
June 2022 |
| FSA Mathematics | Grades 7 and 8 | May 2 – 27, 2022 | May 2 – 27, 2022 | CBT1 | 180 minutes | June 2022 |
| NGSSS Statewide Science Assessment | Grades 5 and 8 | May 9 – 20, 2022 | May 9 – 20, 2022 | PBT | 160 minutes | June 2022 |
| FSA Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC assessments | Students enrolled in associated courses | May 2 – 27, 2022 | May 2 – 27, 2022 | CBT1 | 180 minutes2 | June 2022 |
| NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, and U.S. History EOC assessments | Students enrolled in associated courses | May 2 – 27, 2022 | May 2 – 27, 2022 | CBT1 | 160 minutes3 | June 2022 |
| FSA Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC assessments | Students enrolled in associated courses | July 11 – 22, 2022 | July 11 – 15, 2022 | CBT1 | 180 minutes2 | August 2022 |
| NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, and U.S. History EOC assessments | Students enrolled in associated courses | July 11 – 22, 2022 | July 11 – 15, 2022 | CBT1 | 160 minutes3 | August 2022 |
1 Paper-based accommodations (e.g., regular print, large print, braille, one-item-per-page) for computer-based tests are available to eligible students if indicated as an accommodation on an IEP or Section 504 plan.
2 Any student taking an FSA EOC assessment who has not completed a session by the end of the allotted time may continue working up to half the length of a typical school day.
3 Any student taking an NGSSS EOC assessment who has not completed the session by the end of the allotted time may continue working; however, testing must be completed within the same school day.
4 The FSAA—Datafolio is designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom participation in the general statewide assessment or the FSAA—Performance Task is inappropriate, even with accommodations.
5 The FSAA—Performance Task is designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom participation in the general statewide assessment is inappropriate, even with accommodations.
6 Each district must choose to administer either the ACT or SAT. Complete the row for the assessment chosen by your district and then change the background for the assessment not chosen to gray and leave the district window cell blank.
Statewide Assessments for SELECT Students
The following assessments are only intended for selected students/students in certain sub-groups. Assessments not being administered in Polk are indicated by “Not applicable” in the “District Window” column.
| Assessment | Applicable Students4 | Statewide Window | District Window | Mode | Testing Time | Results Expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAIR | Grades 3 – 12 | Assessment Period (AP) 1: August 2 –November 5, 2021 | Not applicable | CBT1 | 45 minutes | 1 week after |
| PreACT | Grade 10 | September – December 2021 | Not applicable | PBT | 150 minutes | Approximately 2 weeks after testing |
| ELA Grade 10 Retake – Writing | September 13 – October 1, 2021 | September 14 – October 1, 2021 | CBT1 | 120 minutes2 | December 2021 | |
| ELA Grade 10 Retake – Reading | September 13 – October 1, 2021 | September 14 – October 1, 2021 | CBT1 | 180 minutes2 | December 2021 | |
| FSAA Performance Task6 Grade 10 ELA and Algebra 1 EOC Makeup |
September 27 – October 15, 2021 | September 27 – October 15, 2021 | PBT | Varies/Untimed | December 2021 | |
| PSAT/NMSQT | Grade 10 | October 13, 2021 | October 13, 2021 | PBT | 165 minutes | January 2022 |
| FAIR | Grades 3 – 12 | AP 2: November 8, 2021 – February 11, 2022 | Not applicable | CBT1 | 45 minutes | 1 week after |
| ACCESS for ELLs | Grades K – 12 currently classified as ELL with “LY” code | January 24 – March 18, 2022 | January 24 – March 18, 2022 |
PBT | Kindergarten: 45 minutes Grades 1–12: 105– 245 minutes (varies by grade-level/tier) |
June 2022 |
| Alternate ACCESS for ELLs | Grades 1 – 12 with significant cognitive disabilities and currently classified as ELL with “LY” code | January 24 – March 18, 2022 | January 24 – March 18, 2022 |
PBT | 80 minutes | June 2022 |
| FAIR | Grades 3 – 12 | AP 3: February 14 – June 10, 2022 | Not applicable | CBT1 | 45 minutes | 1 week after |
| ELA Grade 10 Retake – Writing | February 21 – March 11, 2022 | February 22 – March 11, 2022 |
CBT1 | 120 minutes2 | May 2022 | |
| ELA Grade 10 Retake – Reading | February 21 – March 11, 2022 | February 22 – March 11, 2022 |
CBT1 | 180 minutes2 | May 2022 | |
| FSA Algebra 1 Retake EOC5 | February 21 – March 11, 2022 | February 22 – March 11, 2022 |
CBT1 | 180 minutes2 | May 2022 |
1 Paper-based accommodations (e.g., regular print, large print, braille, one-item-per-page) for computer-based tests are available to eligible students if indicated as an accommodation on an IEP or Section 504 plan.
2 Any student taking an FSA ELA Retake or EOC assessment who has not completed a session by the end of the allotted time may continue working up to half the length of a typical school day.
3 Any student taking an NGSSS EOC assessment who has not completed the session by the end of the allotted time may continue working; however, testing must be completed within the same school day.
4 If indicated, “applicable students” relates to the sub-group(s) of students who may take that assessment; it does not indicate that all students throughout the state in that sub-group will take that assessment. Assessments for which no applicable student group is listed are available to students as needed but are not limited to any specific sub-group.
5The FSA Algebra 1 EOC Assessment is only offered as a separate Retake assessment during the Spring administration; students retaking the FSA Algebra 1 EOC in Fall, Winter, or Summer participate in the regular EOC administration.
District-Required Assessments
The following assessments are required by all schools in the district.
| Assessment | Students to Be Tested | District Window | Mode | Testing Time | Results Expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District Writing Assessment Round 1 | Grades 6 – 10 | August 11 – September 3, 2021 | CBT/PBT | Up to 120 minutes | September 20, 2021 |
| STAR Early Literacy Assessment Period 1 | Grades 1 – 2 | September 1 – 30, 2021 | CBT | 20 minutes | Instantly |
| STAR Reading Assessment Period 1 | Grades 3 – 8 | September 1 – 30, 2021 | CBT | 20 minutes | Instantly |
| STAR Math/Algebra 1/Geometry Assessment Period 1 | Grades 1 – 8 Students enrolled in associated courses |
September 1 – 30, 2021 | CBT | 20 minutes | Instantly |
| District Writing Assessment Round 1 | Grades 4 – 5 | September 24, 2021 | PBT | Up to 120 minutes | October 8, 2021 |
| District Writing Assessment Round 2 | Grades 6 – 10 | October 19 – November 5, 2021 | CBT/PBT | Up to 120 minutes | December 6, 2021 |
| District Quarter 1 Assessments – US History, Biology & Environmental Science | Students enrolled in associated courses | October 11 – 22, 2021 | CBT | 45 minutes | Instantly |
| District Writing Assessment Round 2 | Grades 4 – 5 | November 5, 2021 | PBT | Up to 120 minutes | November 19, 2021 |
| District Quarter 2 Assessments – US History, Biology & Environmental Science | Students enrolled in associated courses | December 6-17, 2021 | CBT | 90 minutes | Instantly |
| STAR Early Literacy Assessment Period 2 | Grades K – 2 | January 4 – 31, 2022 | CBT | 20 minutes | Instantly |
| STAR Reading Assessment Period 2 | Grades 3 – 8 | January 4 – 31, 2022 | CBT | 20 minutes | Instantly |
| STAR Math/Algebra 1/Geometry Assessment Period 1 | Grades 1 – 8 Students enrolled in associated courses |
January 4 – 31, 2022 | CBT | 20 minutes | Instantly |
| District Writing Assessment Round 3 | Grades 4 – 5 | January 18, 2022 | PBT | Up to 120 minutes | January 31, 2022 |
| District Writing Assessment Round 3 | Grades 6 – 10 | January 31 – February 11, 2022 | CBT/PBT | Up to 120 minutes | February 28, 2022 |
| District Quarter 3 Assessments – US History, Biology & Environmental Science | Students enrolled in associated courses | March 7 – 18, 2022 | CBT | 90 minutes | Instantly |
| STAR Early Literacy Assessment Period 3 | Grades K – 2 | April 1 – 29, 2022 | CBT | 20 minutes | Instantly |
| STAR Reading Assessment Period 3 | Grades 3 – 8 | April 1 – 29, 2022 | CBT | 20 minutes | Instantly |
| STAR Math/Algebra 1/Geometry Assessment Period 3 | Grades 1 – 8 Students enrolled in associated courses |
April 1 – 29, 2022 | CBT | 20 minutes | Instantly |
Estimates of Total Testing Time by Grade Level
Estimates of average time (in minutes) for administering state-required and district-required assessments by grade level.
| Grade Level | Statewide Assessments | District Assessments | Approximate Total Testing Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| K | 15-20 | 40 | 55-60 |
| 1 | 0 | 120 | 120 |
| 2 | 0 | 120 | 120 |
| 3 | 320 | 120 | 440 |
| 4 | 440 | 480 | 920 |
| 5 | 600 | 480 | 1080 |
| 6 | 470 | 480 | 950 |
| 7 | 470 | 480 | 950 |
| 8 | 790 | 480 | 1270 |
| 9 | 640 | 645 | 1285 |
| 10 | 480 | 645 | 1125 |
| 11 | 335 | 225 | 560 |
| 12 | 160 | 0 | 160 |
