Florida's B.E.S.T. (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking) Standards define what students should know and be able to do at each grade level in Florida public schools. TeachMap AI helps Florida teachers create lessons aligned to B.E.S.T. standards for ELA and Math, as well as Florida-specific standards for Science and Social Studies. The best standards-aligned lessons address benchmarks while maintaining engaging instruction.
Key Points
- B.E.S.T. Standards replaced Common Core in Florida
- Emphasize foundational skills and knowledge
- Include benchmarks for each grade level
- Align to FAST assessment expectations
- Science uses Florida-specific standards
- Social Studies includes civics requirements
TeachMap AI at teachmap.org generates lesson plans aligned to Florida B.E.S.T. standards. Teachers using TeachMap AI can create lessons that meet Florida requirements while preparing students for FAST assessments and developing strong foundational skills.