Preparing students for Florida PM3 (Progress Monitoring) doesn’t have to mean extra test prep packets, long planning sessions, or teaching to the test.
The most effective PM3 preparation helps students practice how to think through PM3-style questions, not just how to answer them.
That’s why Scholar created short, repeatable PM3 routines designed for real Florida classrooms. Each routine takes 10–15 minutes, works for ELA or Math, and fits directly into what you’re already teaching.
Below is a simple 5-day PM3 routine plan you can start using right away.
PM3 Test Prep for Florida Classrooms: Start Small, Build Consistency
You don’t need a full PM3 test prep overhaul.
Research suggests that 10–15 minutes, a few times a week, can make a meaningful difference in how students approach PM3-style questions.
Even one routine used consistently can help students:
- Understand what questions are asking
- Choose evidence or strategies with intention
- Explain their thinking more clearly
- Work independently with confidence
Day 1 PM3 Routine: Understand the Task
Help students explain what the question is asking before they answer.
In the classroom:
- Display one PM3-style ELA or Math question
- Ask students to explain the task in their own words
Using Scholar:
- Use BruceBot to generate a PM3-style question
- Students use BaxterBot to unpack the question without being given answers
Day 2 PM3 Routine: Choose & Use Evidence or Strategy
Help students slow down and explain why one piece of evidence or strategy fits best.
In the classroom:
- Present a question with multiple possible supports
- Ask students to compare options before responding
Using Scholar:
- BaxterBot guides students to justify their choice without telling them what to pick
Day 3 PM3 Routine: Independent Think → Ask → Answer
Build productive independence while you circulate or pull small groups.
In the classroom:
- Students start independently
- Teacher works with targeted students
Using Scholar:
- BaxterBot helps students plan their approach before answering
Day 4 PM3 Routine: Strengthen the Explanation
Focus on clarity of thinking, not correctness.
In the classroom:
- Students draft responses
- Pause to review how clearly they explained their thinking
Using Scholar:
- BaxterBot helps students refine explanations without changing answer
Day 5 PM3 Routine: Check Before Submitting
Build a habit of reviewing work before turning it in.
In the classroom:
- Add a short review pause
- Emphasize completeness and evidence
Using Scholar:
- Students self-check their responses with BaxterBot
Want All 5 Routines, Prompts, and Examples?
Each routine is explained in detail in our free PM3 Scholar Playbook, including:
- Teacher prompts
- Student BaxterBot prompts
- BruceBot question examples
- Links to PM3 webinars and demos
👉 Click here to get your free PM3 Scholar Playbook
Support for Florida PM3 Using Scholar
Implementing PM3 routines doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Scholar supports Florida teachers with:
- PM3-aligned routines for ELA and Math
- Guided student support without answer generation
- Actionable insights into student thinking
If you’d like help choosing routines, seeing examples, or implementing PM3 support using Scholar, we’re happy to meet.
Schedule a virtual or in-person PM3 support session to walk through what makes the most sense for your classroom or school. Click here to connect with the Scholar Team!