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Taking on the FAST (15 Day Countdown)
Take a look at the options below and choose the one that best supports your students or child.
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Taking on the FAST
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Help your students build confidence in just 15 days with this ready-to-use practice. 
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Your complete B.E.S.T Standards Math toolkit. Get the Taking on the FAST 15-Day Countdown PLUS tons of video lessons and printable resources aligned to FL's Math Standards.
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Taking on the FAST
​15 Day At Home Challenge
​More than a countdown! Get the
15-Day FAST practice PLUS follow-up lessons that fill learning gaps and build lasting confidence at home. 
This resource is found on my other site - BestMathCourse.com

Build Confidence with Free FAST Math Videos (Grades 3–5)
Taking on the FAST Math Test 🎶 Song for Grades 3–5

​This catchy FAST Math song helps students remember key strategies for test success in a fun and engaging way.

Designed for grades 3–5, it reinforces the FAST approach:
F = Focus
A = Attitude
S = Show Your Journey
T = Truth
Perfect for classrooms, morning routines, or at-home encouragement, this song helps students build confidence and walk into the Florida FAST Math assessment (PM3) feeling ready. 👉 When you’re ready to go deeper, explore the FAST Math options above to support your students or child step by step.

Which FAST Math Prep Option Is Right for You? (Grades 3–5)
Not sure which FAST Math prep option is the best fit?

In this video, Ms. McCarthy walks you through the different options available for grades 3–5, helping teachers and parents choose the level of support that matches their needs—whether it’s independent practice, full instructional resources, or guided at-home support.
This is the perfect place to start if you’re preparing for the Florida FAST Math PM3 assessment and want to feel confident in your choice. 👉 After watching, head back to the options above to choose the Taking on the FAST Math 15-Day Countdown resource that’s right for you.

F is for Focus 🎯 | FAST Math Test Prep for Grades 3–5

In order for students to succeed and bring their best effort to the FAST Math test, they need to activate their focus.

This video helps students understand how to stay present, block out distractions, and think clearly through each problem—especially during state testing in Florida. 

A strong foundation in focus helps students perform their best on the Florida FAST Math assessment aligned to B.E.S.T. Standards. 👉 Ready to build this skill step by step? Explore the FAST Math options above to get started.

A is for Attitude 💭 | FAST Math Test Prep for Grades 3–5

Success on the FAST Math test, or frankly ANYTHING, starts with mindset. Gaining control of their mindsets now will be a tremendous help for the rest of their lives!

In this video, students learn how to shift negative thinking into a confident, growth-focused attitude—so they can keep trying, stay engaged, and give their best effort, even when problems feel challenging. 
This is a powerful tool for teachers and parents supporting students in grades 3–5 as they prepare for the Florida FAST Math PM3 assessment. 👉 When you’re ready, choose the FAST Math option above that will help build this confidence even further.

S is for Show Your Journey ✏️ | FAST Math Test Prep for Grades 3–5

​One of the most powerful habits students can build before the Florida FAST Math PM3 assessment is learning to show your work, or as I refer to it, Show Your Journey.

In this video, students learn why recording their thinking step-by-step helps them stay focused, avoid mistakes, and work through problems with clarity.
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Instead of trying to do everything in their heads, students discover how using paper as a tool helps them:
     👉 break problems into manageable steps
     👉 organize their thinking
     👉 catch and correct mistakes
     👉 work their way to the correct solution with confidence

This strategy is especially important for grades 3–5, where math problems require deeper thinking and clear reasoning aligned to Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards for Math.

This is a strategic resource for teachers and parents preparing students for the FAST Math test, helping them turn “I don’t know where to start” into “I can figure this out—one step at a time.” 👉 When you’re ready, explore the FAST Math options above to support your students or child even further.

T is for Remember Your Truth 🪞 | FAST Math Test Prep for Grades 3–5

​One of the most important mindset shifts students can make before the Florida FAST Math PM3 assessment is learning to remember their truth.

In this video, students learn that while the FAST Math test shows how much they’ve grown in math, it does not define who they are.​
This mindset is especially important for grades 3–5, where students are building both their math skills and their confidence, aligned to Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards for Math.

This is a valuable resource for teachers and parents preparing students for the FAST Math test.
​ 👉 When you’re ready, explore the FAST Math options above to support your students or child even further.

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  • ⭐️ Members Enter HERE ⭐️
    • Taking on the B.E.S.T
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    • Taking on the FAST (15-Day Countdown)
    • McCarthy Math 1-5-5 (Common Core)