Question 1

What are Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards?

Accepted Answer

Florida's Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards are the state's current academic standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics, adopted in 2020 and replacing the previous Florida Standards (which were based on Common Core). B.E.S.T. ELA places strong emphasis on foundational reading skills, text complexity, and the science of reading, while B.E.S.T. Math introduces a streamlined, focused progression through arithmetic and algebra. LittleLit's ELA and Math curriculum is aligned to the B.E.S.T. Standards across Grades 1 through 12.

Question 2

How is Florida's B.E.S.T. different from Common Core?

Accepted Answer

Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards were deliberately developed as an alternative to Common Core, with a stronger emphasis on phonics-based foundational reading (aligned to the science of reading), clearer grade-by-grade content progressions, and Florida-specific civic and cultural content in ELA. B.E.S.T. Math is more streamlined than Common Core Math, with a tighter focus on arithmetic fluency and algebraic reasoning. LittleLit's curriculum reflects these B.E.S.T.-specific emphases rather than simply applying a Common Core framework.

Question 3

Does LittleLit cover Florida's financial literacy strand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Florida embeds financial literacy standards within its Mathematics B.E.S.T. Standards and its Social Studies standards, covering money concepts, budgeting, saving, credit, investing, and financial planning at grade-appropriate levels from elementary through high school. LittleLit's financial literacy curriculum aligns to Florida's financial literacy strand, building practical money management skills progressively across all grade levels.

Question 4

What is the Florida Civics EOC and does LittleLit cover it?

Accepted Answer

The Florida Civics End-of-Course (EOC) assessment is a state-required exam for students completing the Grade 7 Civics course in Florida public schools. It tests knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, the three branches of government, the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, and Florida government. LittleLit's Social Studies curriculum covers the civics content assessed by the Florida Civics EOC, making it a strong preparation resource for homeschool families who choose to have their students take this assessment.

Question 5

Does LittleLit include Florida's Holocaust Education requirement?

Accepted Answer

Florida law requires Holocaust education at multiple grade levels, covering the history of the Holocaust, its causes, and its lessons for contemporary society. LittleLit's Social Studies curriculum includes Holocaust education content aligned to Florida's requirements within its World History and U.S. History grade-level progressions.

Question 6

Are Florida homeschoolers required to follow B.E.S.T. Standards?

Accepted Answer

Florida homeschoolers are not required to follow B.E.S.T. Standards — Florida's homeschool law gives families significant curriculum freedom, requiring only that a homeschool portfolio be maintained and that an annual evaluation of educational progress be conducted. However, aligning to B.E.S.T. Standards ensures academic rigor consistent with Florida public school expectations and simplifies re-enrollment into public school if needed.

Question 7

How does LittleLit align to Florida's Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science?

Accepted Answer

Florida uses its own Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) for Science rather than adopting NGSS, with a similar three-strand structure covering Nature of Science, Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, and Life Science. LittleLit's science curriculum aligns to Florida NGSSS across all grade bands, including the science content assessed on Florida's statewide science assessments at Grades 5 and 8.

LittleLit: K-12 Curriculum Aligned to Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards — Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking

Supporting Florida Homeschool Families and Schools — Florida B.E.S.T. and NGSSS-Aligned Learning, Grades 1 through 12

Florida B.E.S.T. Standards for English Language Arts — Reading, Writing, Communication and Language, Grades 1–12

Aligned to Florida B.E.S.T. ELA Standards adopted 2020 - including Florida's unique emphasis on building knowledge through informational and literary texts

Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) for Science — Life, Physical and Earth and Space Science, Grades 1–12

Florida NGSSS Science covers four Bodies of Knowledge — Nature of Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth and Space Science — assessed via FAST and EOC exams

Florida B.E.S.T. Standards for Mathematics — Number Sense, Algebra, Geometry and Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning, Grades 1–12

Florida B.E.S.T. Mathematics Standards adopted February 2020, embedding Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning (MTR) standards across all grade levels

Florida State Academic Standards for Social Studies — American History, World History, Civics and Government, Geography, Economics and Financial Literacy, Grades 1–12

Frequently asked questions

What are Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards?

How is Florida's B.E.S.T. different from Common Core?

Does LittleLit cover Florida's financial literacy strand?

What is the Florida Civics EOC and does LittleLit cover it?

Does LittleLit include Florida's Holocaust Education requirement?

Are Florida homeschoolers required to follow B.E.S.T. Standards?

How does LittleLit align to Florida's Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science?

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