A: The items in elementary mathematics where a formula would be embedded in the item are items aligned to a core standard that states, usually at the beginning of the core standard, “Apply the formula.” ...
Questions and Answers
Q: What Granite Quarterly Benchmarks (GQBs) subjects are required to be tested in 4th quarter?
A: Those subjects that are tested on UTIPS are required to be tested as both a pre-and-post-test. Secondary mathematics and science are required to be tested only as 4th quarter pre-tests. Principals may decide whether to require those 4th quarter post-tests. First and second grade students take both the pre-and-post-tests because there is no ...
Q: What calculators may be used in SAGE Summative?
A: Use of a calculator for SAGE Summative varies by grade and subject: Grade Math Science 3 not allowed not allowed 4 not allowed ...
Q & A: Special codes in SAGE testing
Q: What special codes must be entered for SAGE testing? A: Special codes are the single source that identifies a student may not be accountable in UCAS or school grading. It is imperative that the school enter these codes where applicable: • "Absent" if the student was not present during any part of the test administration period and was not ...
Q & A: Vertical Linking Questions in SAGE
Q: Will students only receive questions appropriate to the grade/subject in which they are testing? A: Students may receive “out-of-level” questions in their SAGE test. These “vertical linking” questions are control items which will be analyzed by the test developer to align tests vertically. Students will not likely recognize that these ...
Q & A: ACT Testing 2014
Q: Is a student required to take the ACT test with their high school if the student has already taken the test? A: The student is not required to test but may choose to do so if they wish to try to improve their score. Q: Will the student’s score be reported to their home high school if they do not choose to retest after a previous ...
Q & A: Math and science reference sheets during SAGE testing
Q: What math and/or science reference sheets may be posted during SAGE testing? A: The following answer is taken from the Testing Ethics FAQ: The reference sheets provided for math and/or science courses should be used as instructional tools throughout the school year. When students become accustomed to using the reference sheets regularly as ...
Q & A: Ethics training required of Principals, Teachers and Test Proctors
Q: What ethics training is required of Principals, Teachers and Test Proctors? A: The following is taken from Utah State Board Rule R277-473-9: Standardized Testing Rules and Professional Development Requirement At least once each school year, school districts/charter schools shall provide professional development for all teachers, ...
Q & A: Ethics pertaining to SAGE writing test
Q: What ethical considerations pertain to SAGE writing? A: USOE has had numerous questions in regards to how the SAGE Writing can be administered. Remember, all assessments should be administered as described in the test administration manual (TAM) and nothing should be changed in administration rules that would artificially enhance a student’s ...
Q & A: May a test proctor help a student respond to SAGE?
Q: May the test proctor (likely the classroom teacher) assist a student unable to remember how to enter responses to a question in SAGE? A: The following information was received from the Student Assessment and Accountability section at the Utah State Office of Education. A test administrator may assist a student in navigating the test, as long as ...