CLAST

The CLAST is part of Florida's system of educational accountability that satisfies the mandates of Section 1008.29, F.S. The CLAST is an achievement test that measures students' attainment of the college-level communication and mathematics skills that were identified by the faculties of community colleges and state universities through the College-Level Academic Skills Project (CLASP). The skills have been adopted by the SBE and are listed in Rule 6A-10.0316, FAC.

The CLAST consists of four subtests: essay, English language skills (ELS), reading, and mathematics. Each subtest yields a single score that is reported to the student and to the institution needing the scores. Students and institutions also receive broad skill information that is useful in identifying areas of possible strength or weakness.

Since August 1, 1984, students in public postsecondary institutions in Florida have been required to demonstrate achievement of the skills set forth in Rule 6A-10.0316, FAC, for the award of an associate in arts degree and for admission to upper-division status in a state university in Florida. Rule 6A-10.0311, FAC describes the requirements for alternatives to CLAST.

If you have questions regarding CLAST, please call 850/245-0513.

Above text from the Florida Department of Education