State Testing

 

 

UBSCT -- Utah Basic Skills Competency Test – more information

 

What is it? 

In 1999, the Utah State Legislature called for the construction and implementation of a basic skills competency test. All students will need to pass all 3 sections of the test (Writing, Math and Reading) in order to receive a "basic high school diploma."

 

When is this test given?

Students take the UBSCT test for the first time in February of their sophomore year. Students have 4 more opportunities prior to graduation to retake any section they do not pass this first time in October and February of both their junior and senior year.

 

How do I know if I passed?

A score of 160 or higher is required to pass each section of the UBSCT test. We receive the results approximately 8 weeks after the test date. Below are a few links students can go to get some help on UBSCT tests.  Some of these sites offer prep classes/programs.

 

Electronic High School                 Granite Peaks at Skyline A+ program    

             State Office of Education                  Salt Lake Tooele Applied Tech Center

 

 

CRT – Criterion Referenced Tests – more information

 

What is it? 

Assess the knowledge and skill of students in grades 1-11 (sophomores and juniors at the high school) in the areas of English, Math and Science as outlined in the Utah Core Curriculum. These tests are a component of U-PASS (Utah Performance Assessment System for Students) and the federal No Child Left Behind (ESEA) legislation. These results are used for the A.Y.P. (Annual Yearly Progress).

When is this test given?

The English, Math and Science teachers administer the CRTs in their classes in May.

When do the results get back?

The results have typically gotten to the school about mid-November.

 

ASVAB – Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery –more information

What is it? 

This is a Career Exploration Aptitude Test to help students identify their interests, aptitudes and provide information about their Verbal Skills, Math Skills, and Science and Technical Skills. Under Utah State Office of Education Rule, Utah students are required to participate in an approved interest and aptitude assessment. Students will make use of the information they get from this test during their SEOP meetings with the Career Counselor

 

When is this test given?

An optional test is offered to all students in the fall. Students have the opportunity to take it in February of their junior year.