B.E.S.T. Standards for Mathematics
Florida’s Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards for Mathematics were adopted by the State Board of Education on February 12, 2020. Additionally, on September 23, 2020 the SBE approved the amendment to Rule 6A-1.09412, Course Requirements – Grades K-12 Basic and Adult Secondary Programs.
- Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards for Mathematics (PDF)
- Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Standards (PDF)
- Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Standards Poster [To be printed as 24x36] (PDF)
- Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning (MTR) Coaching Tool (PDF)
Legislation and State Board Rule Information
- Section 1003.4282, Florida Statutes – General Requirements for High School Graduation
- Section 1008.25(6), Florida Statues – Mathematics Deficiency and Parental Notification
- Rule 6A-6.0533, Florida Administrative Code – Determining a Substantial Deficiency in Early Mathematics Skills and Substantial Deficiency in Mathematics
B.E.S.T. Professional Learning for Mathematics
Below you can find information about past, present and future professional learning opportunities.
Virtual Standards Institute, July and September 2020
- B.E.S.T. Standards Overview (PDF)
- B.E.S.T. Standards for K-5 Mathematics (PDF)
- B.E.S.T. Standards for 6-12 Mathematics (PDF)
B.E.S.T. Mathematics District Lead Professional Development, July 2021
B.E.S.T. Mathematics District Professional Learning Events, June 2022
B.E.S.T. Mathematics Middle Grades Spring Professional Learning Events, February and March 2023
B.E.S.T. Mathematics Professional Learning Events, June and July 2023
B.E.S.T. Mathematics, Computer Science, Civics and Personal Financial Literacy Professional Learning Events, June and July 2024
Florida’s Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST)
This portal is your source for information about the Florida’s Assessment of Student Thinking
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Student and Parent Resources
- Graduation Requirements
- Equally Rigorous Mathematics Courses for Scholar Designation (PDF)
- Mathematics At-Home Plan (PDF)
- Florida Students
- State Assessments
Contact Information
Courtney Starling
Director Office of Mathematics and Science
Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 432
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Phone: 850-245-9066
Courtney.Starling@fldoe.org
Barbie Hartsfield
K-5 Mathematics Specialist
Phone: 850-245-9607
Barbie.Hartsfield@fldoe.org
Natalie Alday
6-8 Mathematics Specialist
Phone: 850-245-0789
Natalie.Alday@fldoe.org
William Anthony Severson
9-12 Mathematics Specialist
850-245-9712
William.Severson@fldoe.org