Grades 3-8 and Algebra 1 · Ages 8-15
Florida FAST Math Tutor for Grades 3-8
One-to-one help for FAST progress monitoring in grades 3-8 and the B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 end-of-course exam.
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How it works, in short
TaleemSquare Florida FAST math tutoring is live, one-to-one online help for students in grades 3-8 who take the FAST math progress monitoring tests, and for students preparing for the B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 end-of-course exam. A tutor works on the B.E.S.T. benchmarks your child finds hardest and practices the computer-adaptive format and item types.
FAST runs three times a year: PM1 and PM2 are for information, and PM3 in May counts for school accountability. Passing the Algebra 1 EOC, or an approved comparative score, is required for a Florida diploma. Plans start at $85 a month.
- Format
- Live, one-to-one, online
- Lesson length
- 45 minutes
- Level
- Ages 8-15
- Price
- From $85 a month
- Per hour of tutoring
- About $14.17
- Families taught
- 500+ since 2023
What changes after a term of lessons
Growth across PM1, PM2 and PM3
Uses each progress monitoring result to target the next skills, so scores can rise through the year.
Confident with the adaptive format
Has practiced the FAST item types on screen, from equation editor and graphing to fraction models and matching.
Ready for Algebra 1
Builds the equation and function skills the B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 EOC checks, with scientific calculator practice.
What we cover
Lessons follow your child's own school or homeschool curriculum. These are the areas we work on most at this level.
Number sense and operations
Place value, fractions, decimals and operations, matched to your child's B.E.S.T. benchmarks.
Fractions and rational numbers
Fraction models, equivalent fractions and operations with rational numbers, a common sticking point on FAST.
Algebraic reasoning
Patterns, expressions, equations and inequalities, building toward the algebra in grades 7 and 8.
Geometric reasoning and measurement
Area, volume, angles and the coordinate plane, and how to use the reference sheet where it is provided.
Data analysis and probability
Reading and interpreting data displays, measures of center and simple probability.
Algebra 1 EOC skills
Linear and quadratic functions, systems of equations and data, with scientific calculator practice.
FAST item types
Practice with multiselect, equation editor, graphing, matching, fraction model and multi-part questions.
Signs your child could use help
- Scored Level 1 or 2 on a FAST math test
- PM1 or PM2 showed little growth
- Struggles with fractions or equations in class
- Gets stuck on graphing or equation-editor questions
- Is taking Algebra 1 and needs to pass the EOC
- Wants to move from Level 3 to Level 4 or 5
One of these on its own is normal. Two or three together usually point to a specific gap, and finding it is what the free assessment is for.
Taught to your curriculum, wherever you live
FAST Mathematics and B.E.S.T. EOCs (Florida DOE)
FAST math is computer-adaptive, one session per window: PM1 August 10 to September 25, 2026, PM2 November 30, 2026 to January 22, 2027, and PM3 May 3 to 28, 2027. Achievement Levels run 1 to 5, with Level 3 on grade level.
For families moving from the UK
FAST grades 3-8 cover roughly the span of Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 maths. We check your child's gaps against Florida's B.E.S.T. benchmarks rather than the UK curriculum, then practice the FAST format.
Level: Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 maths
For families moving from Canada
Provincial courses cover similar topics, but FAST follows Florida's B.E.S.T. benchmarks and an adaptive online format. We map what your child learned to the benchmarks and practice the format.
Level: Grades 3-9 math
For families moving from Australia
NAPLAN numeracy tests Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. FAST checks progress three times a year in every grade from 3 to 8, so we fill gaps against the B.E.S.T. benchmarks and practice the format.
Level: Years 3-9 maths
What a FAST math lesson looks like
One 45-minute session. Tutors adjust the timings to your child.
5 min
Warm-up
A quick review question from the last lesson.
12 min
Teach one skill
One standard explained step by step with worked examples.
13 min
Guided practice
Test-style questions with hints as needed.
10 min
Format practice
Two or three questions in the online item types.
5 min
Wrap-up
What to practice before the next lesson.
Who teaches your child
Every TaleemSquare math tutor passes the same five checks before their first class. Your child keeps the same tutor each week, and if the fit is not right we switch tutor at no cost. Tutors are based in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Pakistan and India, and all of them teach in English.
Identity and references checked
Every tutor is identity-verified and reference-checked before teaching a student.
Subject test
Tutors pass a subject test before they are matched with a child.
Spoken-English assessment
Lessons are taught in English, so every tutor passes a spoken-English assessment.
Live sample lesson
Tutors teach a live sample lesson before they are hired, to show they can explain clearly.
Open to parents
Classes are one-to-one in a password-protected room. Sit in on any class or ask for a recording.
How FAST math lessons work
Start from the score report
Share your child's latest FAST report and we begin with the reporting categories that need the most work.
Teach, then practice the format
Each benchmark is taught step by step, then practiced in the same item types your child will see on screen.
Plan around the windows
Lessons build toward each progress monitoring window, with extra review in the weeks before PM3 in May.
Updates for parents
You get a short note after every lesson on what was covered and what to practice next.
Simple monthly plans
$85a month for 2 one-to-one math lessons a week
About $10.63 a lesson, or $14.17 per hour of live one-to-one tutoring.
- Free 45-minute trial assessment, no card details
- No contract, cancel any month
- No registration fee
- 4-class money-back promise
- Switch tutor at no cost
- WhatsApp update after every class
Starter
2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school
$85/mo
EnrollGrowthMost chosen
3 lessons a week, best for catching up + building confidence
$119/mo
EnrollIntensive
4 lessons a week, best for exam prep & fast improvement
$149/mo
EnrollCommon worries, honest answers
“Do PM1 and PM2 scores matter?”
PM1 and PM2 are for information, and PM3 counts for school accountability. They are still useful, because each one shows exactly what to work on before the next window.
“My child gets anxious about tests. Will tutoring add pressure?”
We keep sessions relaxed and focus on one skill at a time. Seeing progress between windows usually lowers anxiety more than extra drilling does.
“Can you help with the Algebra 1 EOC in middle school?”
Yes. Many Florida students take Algebra 1 in middle school. The tutor follows your child's course and prepares them for the end-of-course exam.
Frequently asked questions
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How long is the FAST math test?
Can students use a calculator on FAST math?
Is the Algebra 1 EOC required to graduate in Florida?
What do FAST achievement levels mean?
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Book a free 45-minute assessment
Your child meets a tutor for a real one-to-one session. You get an honest read on where they are and what would help, even if the answer is that they don't need tutoring right now.
- 1
We reply on WhatsApp
Usually within 10 minutes, to find a time that suits your family.
- 2
Your child meets the tutor
A relaxed 45-minute session to see their level and how they learn.
- 3
You decide
You get a recommendation and a plan. No card details, no pressure.