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.” ...
SAGE Testing
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 are the expected testing times for SAGE Summative?
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: Changes to SAGE Writing Test for SY 2014-15
Q: What changes are planned for the SAGE Writing Test for SY 2014-15? A: Several changes are planned: 1. The reading passages will be shortened. The following table shows the decrease in each grade level reading passage: 2. Student responses will be scored manually by test graders hired by USOE/AIR because the prompts are new. 3. The ...
Q & A: Effect if a student does not press “Submit”
Q: What is the effect if a student does not press "Submit" at the end of a SAGE computer-adaptive test (CAT)? A: A student must press submit in order for their test to be scored. The only exception is that SAGE will treat the test as submitted if the student opens the last question but does not submit. If the student fails to open one-or-more ...
Q & A: SAGE Writing as a component of SAGE ELA
Q: How does SAGE Writing affect the SAGE ELA score? A: SAGE Writing is a component of SAGE ELA. Either SAGE Writing or SAGE ELA must be completed in order for the student to count as participating for UCAS and school grading. Both SAGE Writing and SAGE ELA must be completed in order to receive a proficiency score. If the student is counted as ...
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 ...
Guidance by State Superintendent Menlove regarding testing procedures and ethics
Superintendents and Charter Administrators, There have been multiple instances the past few days of what I believe are serious violations of test security and testing protocols. It is inappropriate for anyone, students, teachers, proctors, media, etc., to take screen shots of any computer screen containing a test item or individual student ...
Guidance by State Associate Superintendent Park regarding SAGE Administration
A (Salt Lake) tribune reporter was allowed to enter a testing session and take pictures. This has resulted in the loss of many testing items and the release of individual student data. Please remind all of your educators that no one is allowed in a testing session (not reporters, not parents, not interested persons, not interested educators). ...