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Access your child's most recent FAST scores on the Focus Parent Portal more information is available at: https://www.browardschools.com/focus
A document explaining how to interpret FAST scores is available at this link: Understanding FAST Reports
A state website for students and parents about the administration of the new FAST test is available at this link: FAST website for families
Parent video about FAST test from our students: Questions about FAST Tests
Upcoming Statewide and District Assessments
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Fall End of Course Exams & FAST ELA Reading Retake: September 9 – October 4
Fall FAST ELA Reading Retake and Fall EOC Algebra 1, Geometry, US History, Biology, and Civics
Overview
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Educational Assessment, Analysis & Research is a department within the Academics Division
Throughout the year, the Assessment team assists schools with all aspects of Broward's assessment program including preparing, administering, and reporting of state-required and district tests.
The Research team releases briefs, reports, and evaluations that provide knowledge and support to strengthen decision making by the Superintendent, the School Board, and district and school-based administrators.
The Educational Assessment, Analysis & Research department resides in two locations; the Kathleen C. Wright (KCW) building and the Twin Lakes facility.
Recent Releases
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Florida School Grades, 2023-2024
This memorandum summarizes the school grade results released by the Florida Department of Education at the school, district, and state levels.
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B.E.S.T. Writing Results 2024
The B.E.S.T. Writing assessments are scored and reported on a 12-point rubric with the following domains: Purpose/Structure, Development, and Language. Each domain is worth four possible points.
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Statewide Assessment Results, 2023-2024
The Florida Department of Education released the official results for Spring 2023-2024 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). These memorandums summarizes the results at the district, state, and school levels for all tested students.
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Graduation Rates, 2022-2023
On January 23, 2024, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) released Federal graduation rates for Florida and the 67 Florida school districts. The graduation rate measures the percentage of students who graduate within four years of their first enrollment in ninth grade.
Contact Information
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Educational Assessment, Analysis & Research
600 SE Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Phone: --
Richard Baum
Director
Helpful Links
- Video explaining Florida’s statewide computer-adaptive testing (CAT)
- Understanding FAST Reports
- Florida School Grades
- Department of Education
- National Center for Education Statistics
- What Works Clearinghouse
- American Educational Research Association (AERA)
- American Evaluation Association
- Assessment Design Toolkit
- Child Stats
- Council of Great City Schools
- National Assessment Governing Board
Maps & Directions
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Directions to the Twin Lakes Office
4200 NW 10th Avenue
Oakland Park, FL 33309600 SE 3rd AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL 33301