ESSA Tier 2 Research
Accelerated Gains K-10 on Florida FAST with Exact Path
K-10 Brief
K-Grade 2 Report
Grades 3-4 Report
Grades 6-10 Report
Multiyear, multidistrict ESSA research confirms Exact Path consistently drives positive FAST outcomes in grades K–10
Across independent, ESSA-rated studies conducted during the 2023–25 school years, research found that Exact Path consistently improved student performance on Florida’s FAST assessment in reading and math. Two studies earned ESSA Level II (Moderate Evidence) and two earned Level III (Promising Evidence), confirming measurable K–10 gains and validating Exact Path’s effectiveness in driving growth statewide.
Key Highlights
- K–2 students gained up to 15 percentile points in math and 12 points in reading.
- Grades 3–4 students outperformed peers in both subjects, with up to 13 percentile-point gains.
- Grades 6–8 students achieved average gains of 8 points in math and 9 points in reading.
- High school students (9–10) who completed more skills within Exact Path demonstrated stronger reading outcomes on FAST.
This research adds to the growing body of evidence that Exact Path is a powerful, research-backed solution for accelerating student achievement in both math and reading.