Utah Aspire Plus (UA+)
The Utah Aspire Plus assessment is a hybrid of ACT Aspire and Utah Core test items. It is a computer delivered, fixed form end-of-grade-level high school assessment for students in 9 and 10. Utah Aspire Plus includes four subtests: reading, English, mathematics, and science. Students receive predicted ACT score ranges for each subtest, as well as an overall predicted composite ACT score range. The assessment also provides proficiency scores for end-of-grade-level expectations for 9th and 10th grade students in English language arts, mathematics, and science.
(Teacher 'Say' Script for use during LIVE testing-must be read verbatim for each test session)
- Preparing Students
- Preparing Staff
- Test Administration Trainings
| Utah Core Standards Benchmarks Training | Quick Guide | Link to recorded training |
| Utah Aspire Plus Testing Workflow | ||
Reporting Resources
Testing Times
- English Tests: Grade 9 and Grade 10, 50 Operational and 9-10 Field Test Items: 45 Minutes
- Math Tests: Grade 9 and Grade 10, 40 Operational and 5 Field Test Items: 75 Minutes
- Reading Tests: Grade 9 and Grade 10, 35 Operational and 10 Field Test Items: 75 Minutes
- Science Tests: Grade 9 and Grade 10, 36 Operational and 4 Field Test Items: 60 Minutes
Tests cannot be divided into sections. Each test must be completed in one sitting (unless student has an IEP or 504 accommodation for stop-the-clock breaks or for securely extending the test over multiple days).
