Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar

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.”
B.E.S.T. Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking
CBT Computer-Based Test
Concordant and Comparative Scores Concordant and comparative scores refer to scores that have been determined by establishing a relationship between assessments that measure similar (but not identical) constructs, such as the Algebra 1 End-of-Course Assessment and the SAT. In statute, concordant refers to scores associated with the ELA assessment and comparative refers to scores associated with the Algebra 1 assessment. A student can meet assessment graduation requirements by earning a concordant or comparative score as specified in Rule 6A-1.09422, F.A.C.
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
FAST Florida Assessment of Student Thinking
FCLE Florida Civic Literacy Exam
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
PM1 The baseline administration of FAST Progress Monitoring in the beginning of the school year.
PM2 The midyear administration of FAST Progress Monitoring in the middle of the school year.
PM3 The summative administration of FAST Progress Monitoring at the end of the school year.
Progress Monitoring The process used to determine whether a student’s academic performance is improving, at what rate it is improving, and how effective instruction has been. In accordance with s. 1008.25(8)(b)1., F.S., the progress monitoring assessments for VPK through grade 2 must be administered at least three times within a program year or school year, as applicable, with the first administration occurring no later than the first 30 instructional days after a student’s enrollment or the start of the program or school year, the second administration occurring midyear, and the third administration occurring within the last 30 days of the program or school year. In accordance with s. 1008.25(8)(b)2., F.S., the progress monitoring assessments for grades 3 through 10 must be administered at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year.
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, Purpose/Use

Test Type Purpose/Required Use Statutory Authority/Required Use Citation
ACCESS for ELLs 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.
ACT Summative Inform course placement; can be used as a concordant or comparative score to meet assessment graduation requirements; provide postsecondary opportunities s. 1008.22, F.S.; Rule 6A-1.09422, F.A.C.
Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring Program Diagnostic/Progress Monitoring Provides information in mastering the appropriate grade-level standards and provides information on students’ progress to parents, teachers, and school and program administrators. Used to provide data for accountability of the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program. s. 1008.25(8), F.S.; s. 1008.2125, F.S.; s. 1002.68; Rule 6M-8.601, F.A.C.
FCLE Summative If passed, exempts students from the postsecondary civic literacy assessment requirement established by s. 1007.25(4), F.S. s. 1003.4282(3)(d), F.S.; s. 1007.25(4)(b), F.S.
FAST PM1 and PM2 Progress Monitoring Provides information regarding whether a student’s academic performance is improving, at what rate it is improving, and how effective instruction has been.
B.E.S.T. EOC Summative Purpose: FAST PM3, B.E.S.T., Florida Standards, Next Generation Sunshine State Standards assessments measure student achievement of Florida’s academic 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. 1002.68, 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.; Rule 6A-1.09422, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.094221, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.094222, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.0943, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.09432, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.09981, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.099811, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.099822, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-5.0411, F.A.C.
FAST PM3 Progress Monitoring/Summative Purpose: FAST PM3, B.E.S.T., Florida Standards, Next Generation Sunshine State Standards assessments measure student achievement of Florida’s academic 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. 1002.68, 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.; Rule 6A-1.09422, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.094221, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.094222, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.0943, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.09432, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.09981, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.099811, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.099822, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-5.0411, F.A.C.
FSA Summative Purpose: FAST PM3, B.E.S.T., Florida Standards, Next Generation Sunshine State Standards assessments measure student achievement of Florida’s academic 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. 1002.68, 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.; Rule 6A-1.09422, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.094221, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.094222, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.0943, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.09432, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.09981, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.099811, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.099822, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-5.0411, F.A.C.
FSAA Summative Purpose: FAST PM3, B.E.S.T., Florida Standards, Next Generation Sunshine State Standards assessments measure student achievement of Florida’s academic 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. 1002.68, 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.; Rule 6A-1.09422, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.094221, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.094222, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.0943, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.09432, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.09981, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.099811, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.099822, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-5.0411, F.A.C.
NGSSS EOC Summative Purpose: FAST PM3, B.E.S.T., Florida Standards, Next Generation Sunshine State Standards assessments measure student achievement of Florida’s academic 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. 1002.68, 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.; Rule 6A-1.09422, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.094221, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.094222, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.0943, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.09432, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.09981, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.099811, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.099822, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-5.0411, F.A.C.
Statewide Science Assessment Summative Purpose: FAST PM3, B.E.S.T., Florida Standards, Next Generation Sunshine State Standards assessments measure student achievement of Florida’s academic 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. 1002.68, 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.; Rule 6A-1.09422, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.094221, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.094222, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.0943, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.09432, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.09981, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.099811, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-1.099822, F.A.C.; Rule 6A-5.0411, F.A.C.
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; can be used as a concordant or comparative score to meet Algebra 1 assessment graduation requirements s. 1007.35, F.S.; Rule 6A-1.09422, F.A.C.
SAT Summative Inform course placement; can be used as a concordant or comparative score to meet assessment graduation requirements; provide postsecondary opportunities s. 1008.22, F.S.; Rule 6A-1.09422, F.A.C.

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
VPK FAST PM1 Students enrolled in VPK First 30 instructional days after a student’s enrollment or the start of a program year or school year September 1 – 22, 2022 CBT 10–20 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM1 K–Grade 1 ELA Reading August 8–September, 30 2022 September 1 – 22, 2022 CBT 10–20 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM1 Grade 2 ELA Reading August 8–September, 30 2022 September 1 – 22, 2022 CBT 15–20 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM1 K–Grade 2 Mathematics August 8–September, 30 2022 September 1 – 22, 2022 CBT 20-30 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM1 Grades 3–10 ELA Reading August 15–September, 30 2022 September 1 – 30, 2022 CBT 90 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM1 Grades 3–5 Mathematics August 15–September, 30 2022 September 1 – 30, 2022 CBT 80 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM1 Grades 6–8 Mathematics August 15–September, 30 2022 September 1 – 30, 2022 CBT 100 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 2022 September –

October 2022

PBT Varies/Untimed June 2023
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 2022 November –

December 2022

PBT Varies/Untimed June 2023
B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC Students enrolled in associated courses November 28–December 16, 2022 November 28 –December 16, 2022 CBT1 160 minutes January 2023
NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, and U.S. History EOC Students enrolled in associated courses November 28–December 16, 2022 November 28 –December 16, 2022 CBT1 160 minutes3 January 2023
FCLE Students enrolled in associated courses November 7–December 16, 2022 November 28 –December 16, 2022 CBT1 160 minutes2 Immediately following test completion
VPK FAST PM2 Students enrolled in VPK Midyear December 5, 2022 –January 27, 2023 CBT 10–20 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM2 K–Grade 1 ELA Reading December 5, 2022–January 27, 2023 December 5, 2022 –January 27, 2023 CBT 10–20 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM2 Grade 2 ELA Reading December 5, 2022–January 27, 2023 December 5, 2022 –January 27, 2023 CBT 15–20 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM2 K–Grade 2 Mathematics December 5, 2022–January 27, 2023 December 5, 2022 –January 27, 2023 CBT 20–30 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM2 Grades 3–10 ELA Reading December 5, 2022–January 27, 2023 December 5, 2022 –January 27, 2023 CBT 90 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM2 Grades 3–5 Mathematics December 5, 2022–January 27, 2023 December 5, 2022 –January 27, 2023 CBT 80 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM2 Grades 6–8 Mathematics December 5, 2022–January 27, 2023 December 5, 2022 –January 27, 2023 CBT 100 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 3: March–April 2023 March – April 2023 PBT Varies/Untimed June 2023
FSAA—Performance Task5 Grades 3–8 ELA & Mathematics; Grades 4–8 Writing; Grades 5 & 8 Science; and Civics EOC February 27–April 14, 2023 February 27 –

April 14, 2023

PBT Varies/Untimed June 2023
ACT6 Grade 11 students in districts that selected ACT March–April 2023 April 18, 2023 CBT 175 minutes 3–8 weeks after test administration
SAT6 Grade 11 students in districts that selected SAT March–April 2023 NA CBT 180 minutes 2–4 weeks after test administration
VPK FAST PM3 Students enrolled in VPK The last 30 days of the program or school year May 1 – 31, 2023 CBT 10–20 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM3 K–Grade 1 ELA Reading May 1–June 2, 2023 May 1 – 31, 2023 CBT 10–20 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM3 Grade 2 ELA Reading May 1–June 2, 2023 May 1 – 31, 2023 CBT 15–20 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM3 K–Grade 2 Mathematics May 1–June 2, 2023 May 1 – 31, 2023 CBT 20–30 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM3 Grades 3–10 ELA Reading May 1–June 2, 2023 May 1 – 26, 2023 CBT1 120 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM3 Grades 3–5 Mathematics May 1–June 2, 2023 May 1 – 26, 2023 CBT1 100 minutes Immediately following test completion
FAST PM3 Grades 6–8 Mathematics May 1–June 2, 2023 May 1 – 26, 2023 CBT1 120 minutes Immediately following test completion
FSAA—Performance Task5 Grades 9 & 10 ELA; Grades 9 & 10 Writing; and Algebra 1, Biology 1, Geometry, and U.S. History EOCs March 13–April 28, 2023 March 13 – April 28, 2023 PBT Varies/Untimed June 2023
FCLE Students enrolled in associated courses April 17–May 26, 2023 May 1 – 26, 2023 CBT1 160 minutes2 Immediately following test completion
B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC Students enrolled in associated courses May 1–26, 2023 May 1 – 26, 2023 CBT1 160 minutes June 2023
NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, and U.S. History EOC Students enrolled in associated courses May 1–26, 2023 May 1 – 26, 2023 CBT1 160 minutes3 June 2023
NGSSS Statewide Science Grades 5 and 8 May 8–19, 2023 May 8 – 19, 2023 PBT 160 minutes June 2023

 

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 EOC assessment aligned to the Florida Standards or the B.E.S.T. Standards 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 Students to Be Tested4 Statewide Window District Window Mode Testing Time Results Expected
PreACT Grade 10 September–December 2022 NA PBT 150 minutes Approximately 2 weeks after testing
FSA ELA Writing Retake September 12–30, 2022 September 12 – 30, 2022 CBT1 120 minutes2 December 2022
FSA ELA Reading Retake September 12–30, 2022 September 12 – 30, 2022 CBT1 180 minutes2 December 2022
FSA Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC September 12–30, 2022 September 12 – 30, 2022 CBT1 180 minutes2 October 2022
NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, and U.S. History EOC September 12–30, 2022 September 12 – 30, 2022 CBT1 160 minutes3 October 2022
FSAA—Performance Task6 Grade 10 ELA and

Algebra 1 EOC Makeup

September 26–October 14, 2022 September 26 –October 14, 2022 PBT Varies/Untimed December 2022
NAEP Age 13 Students October–December 2022 October –

December 2022

PBT 90 minutes Summer 2023
PSAT/NMSQT Grade 10 October 12, 2022 October 12, 2022 PBT 165 minutes January 2023
ACCESS for ELLs Grades K–12 currently classified as ELL with “LY” code January 23–March 17, 2023 January 23 –

March 10, 2023

PBT Kindergarten: 45 minutes

Grades 1–12: 105–245 minutes (varies by grade-level/tier)

June 2023
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Grades 1–12 with significant cognitive disabilities and currently classified as ELL with “LY” code January 23–March 17, 2023 January 23 –

March 10, 2023

PBT 80 minutes June 2023
FSA ELA Grade 10 Retake – Writing February 20–March 10, 2023 February 20 –

March 10, 2023

CBT1 120 minutes2 May 2023
FSA ELA Grade 10 Retake – Reading February 20–March 10, 2023 February 20 –

March 10, 2023

CBT1 180 minutes2 May 2023
FSA Algebra 1 Retake EOC5 February 20–March 10, 2023 February 20 –

March 10, 2023

CBT1 180 minutes2 May 2023
Writing Field Test Grades 4–107 April 3–21, 2023 April 3 – 21, 2023 CBT 120 minutes N/A
B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC July 10–21, 2023 July 10 – 21, 2023 CBT1 180 minutes August 2023
NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, and U.S. History EOC July 10–21, 2023 July 10 – 21, 2023 CBT1 160 minutes3 August 2023

 

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 ELA Retake or EOC assessment aligned to the Florida Standards 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.

5 The FSA Algebra 1 EOC Assessment is only offered as a separate Retake assessment during the Spring administration; students retaking the Algebra 1 EOC in Fall, Winter, or Summer participate in the regular EOC administration.

6 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.

7 The Writing Field Test, which will be aligned to the B.E.S.T. standards, will be administered to a representative sample of Florida students.

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 1, 2022

CBT/PBT Up to 120 minutes September 19, 2022
District Writing Assessment Round 1 Grades 4 – 5 September 26, 2022 PBT Up to 120 minutes October 10, 2022
District Writing Assessment Round 2 Grades 6 – 10 October 18 –

November 4, 2022

CBT/PBT Up to 120 minutes December 5, 2022
District Quarter 1 Assessments – Grade 4 Science, Grade 5 Science, Comp Sci 1, Comp Sci 1 Acc Hon, Comp Sci 2 Acc Hon, Biology, Civics, Algebra 1, Geometry, US History Students enrolled in associated courses October 10-21, 2022 CBT 45 minutes October 21, 2022
District Writing Assessment Round 2 Grades 4 – 5 November 4, 2022 PBT Up to 120 minutes November 18, 2022
District Quarter 2 Assessments – Grade 4 Science, Grade 5 Science, Comp Sci 1, Comp Sci 1 Acc Hon, Comp Sci 2 Acc Hon, Biology, Civics, Algebra 1, Geometry, US History Students enrolled in associated courses December 5-16, 2022 CBT 90 minutes December 16, 2022
District Writing Assessment Round 3 Grades 4 – 5 January 18, 2023 PBT Up to 120 minutes January 31, 2023
District Writing Assessment Round 3 Grades 6 – 10 January 30 –

February 10, 2023

CBT/PBT Up to 120 minutes February 27, 2023
District Quarter 3 Assessments – Grade 4 Science, Grade 5 Science, Comp Sci 1, Comp Sci 1 Acc Hon, Comp Sci 2 Acc Hon, Biology, Civics, Algebra 1, Geometry, US History Students enrolled in associated courses February 27 – March 10, 2023 CBT 90 minutes March 10, 2023

Estimates of Total Testing Time by Grade Level

Estimates of average time for administering state-required and district-required assessments by grade level. Subject-based assessments should be included with the grade level to which they are most likely to be administered (e.g., Biology 1 with grade 9).

Grade Level Statewide Assessments1: Range of Minutes Statewide Assessments1: Median Number of Minutes Statewide Assessments1: % Net Instructional Time2 District Assessments1: Range of Minutes District Assessments1: Median Number of Minutes District Assessments1: % Net Instructional Time2 Approximate Total Testing Time (In Minutes)
VPK 30–60 45 0.10% 0 0 0 60
K 90–150 120 0.28% 0 0 0 150
1 90–150 120 0.28% 0 0 0 150
2 105–150 127.5 0.30% 0 0 0 150
3 560 560 1.30% 0 0 0 560
4 560 560 1.04% 585 585 1.08% 1145
5 720 720 1.33% 585 585 1.08% 1305

1 In accordance with Senate Bill 2524 § 45 (Chapter 2022-154, § 45, Laws of Florida), the Department must collect from each school district, by grade level, the range and median number of minutes per school year, including as a percentage of net instructional time, students in prekindergarten through grade 5 spend on district-required assessments and coordinated screening and progress monitoring and state-required assessments and coordinated screening and progress monitoring.

2 The percent net instructional time is based on 43,200 instructional minutes per school year for VPK through grade 3 and on 54,000 instructional minutes per school year for grades 4 through 5, per s. 1011.61, F.S.

 

Grade Level Statewide Assessments District Assessments Approximate total Testing Time (In Minutes)
6 620 585 1205
7 620 585 1205
8 840 585 1425
9 620 585 1205
10 460 810 1270
11 335 225 560
12 160 0 160

1 The amount of time for grade 11 statewide assessments will depend on whether a district selects ACT or SAT. If ACT, use 335 minutes (160 + 175) for the grade 11 Statewide Assessments cell. If SAT, use 340 minutes (160 + 180) for the grade 11 Statewide Assessments cell.