Exact Path Used to Predict Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Scores

Studies from 2024 and 2025 provide evidence that Exact Path diagnostic assessments yield highly accurate predictions of student test results on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). These results support the use of Exact Path as a strong predictor of student proficiency on the FAST.

These studies linked Exact Path diagnostic scores to FAST progress monitoring scores in grades 3–8 in math and 3–10 in English language arts reading. Linking study results demonstrated that Exact Path diagnostic scores could be used to predict whether students would be above or below the FAST passing cut score with 78 to 91 percent accuracy.

With this evidence, educators can confidently use Exact Path diagnostic results to predict students’ FAST performance and ensure students are on track to meet academic standards, helping them build the knowledge and skills needed for success on the state assessment. 

In preparation for FAST assessments, educators can use Exact Path diagnostic results to:

• predict students’ proficiency on the FAST.
• identify students who need additional support.
• prioritize content areas to focus on.
• inform data-driven instruction and targeted intervention.