What is Acadience testing?
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Acadience Reading and Math assessments are universal screenings designed to identify students who may be at risk for academic difficulties in reading and math. It is a series of timed, brief assessments used to gauge students’ progress in literacy and numeracy skills from grades K-6 for reading and K-3 for math, with optional use in grades 4-6 for math. These assessments are administered multiple times a year to track student progress and inform instruction.

There are three benchmarks that will be administered throughout the school year: beginning of the year, middle of the year, and end of the year. In between the benchmarks, you and your student will participate in progress monitoring meetings. Progress monitoring is a much shorter version of the benchmark. It offers numerous benefits for students, parents and teachers. Through this process we can track progress, guide instruction, and improve student outcomes in everyday learning and in future benchmarks. Benchmarks and progress monitoring will be completed through a virtual Google Meet with your student and their Garfield Online teacher.

What is RISE testing?
In Utah, RISE testing, officially called the Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment assessment, is a state-mandated standardized test used to assess student proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science, aligned with the Utah Core Standards. It’s a computer-adaptive test for students in grades 3-8 and high school.

Schedule an appointment with your teacher today for more information. To opt your student(s) out of assessments, please complete the Utah State Board of Education’s Parental Exclusion from State Assessment Form and email it to the Garfield Online Secretary at gosecretary@garfk12.org.