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)
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
- During the 2023 B.E.S.T. Mathematics Middle Grades Spring Professional Learning Events. Participants will focus on grades six through eight standards, utilizing instructional materials, and acquiring strategies to teach accelerated courses in middle grades.
- The B.E.S.T. Mathematics Middle Grades Spring Professional Learning Events are scheduled to be held on the dates listed (Saturdays) throughout the months of February and March:
*Dates are subject to change based on availability.
- Registrations by district will be on a first come first serve basis. Additional information about the registration process is forthcoming. If you have further questions please contact: BestMath@fldoe.org
B.E.S.T. Mathematics Professional Learning Events, June and July 2023
- During the event, Florida mathematics educators will come together for explicit, systematic training on the content and implementation of the B.E.S.T. Mathematics Standards.
- Registrations by districts, charters and higher education institutions will take place in the first two weeks of March 2023. Additional information about the registration process is forthcoming. If you have further questions please contact: BestMath@fldoe.org
Contact Information
Ashley M. Harvey
Elementary Mathematics Specialist
Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 432
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Phone: 850-245-0067
Ashley.Harvey@fldoe.org
Courtney Starling
Secondary Mathematics Specialist
Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 432
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Phone: 850-245-9066
Courtney.Starling@fldoe.org