Question sparked debate and confusion, with one user stating they were "honestly shocked" this was being asked of a first-grader.

The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) exams — created in March 2022 — replaced the grade-level Florida Standards Assessments for the first time this school year.

B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 as well as sixth grade FAST math saw the highest growth of level 3 score earners for all subject areas, 11 percentage points, the Palm Beach County School District said.

Third-grade scores in Leon County showed a 3% increase in math and a 2% increase in English language arts. Significant score disparities exist between schools within Leon County. For the first time ...