Promotion Requirements

F.S.A. Transition to F.A.S.T.

At this time, third grade promotion requirements are still being determined at the State level.

What are F.A.S.T. Achievement Levels 1 through 5? What is an acceptable performance level?
The five levels are:

	Level 5 Mastery:	Students who score within Level 5 demonstrate mastery of the B.E.S.T. standards for their grade. They are highly likely to excel in the next grade.
	Level 4 Proficient:	Students who score within Level 4 demonstrate proficiency in the B.E.S.T. standards for their grade. They are likely to excel in the next grade.
	Level 3 On-Grade-Level :	Students who score within Level 3 demonstrate On-Grade-Level mastery of the B.E.S.T. standards for their grade. They may need additional support to excel in the next grade.
	Level 2 Below Satisfactory:	Students who score within Level 2 demonstrate a below satisfactory level of mastery of the B.E.S.T. standards for their grade. To be prepared for the next grade, they are likely to need substantial support.
	Level 1 Inadequate:	Students who score within Level 1 demonstrate an inadequate level of mastery of the B.E.S.T. standards for their grade. To be prepared for the next grade, they are highly likely to need substantial support.

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