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7.2 Acadience (Utah)
The Acadience assessment is a quick, research-based tool used to track students' progress in Reading.
To learn more:
- Supported Devices and System Recommendations
- Utah State Board of Education Acadience Landing Page
- Includes links to a number of resources related to Acadience.
FAQs
Q: Which students take the Acadience assessment?
A: Utah students in grades K-3 take the Acadience assessment.
Q: When will this assessment be administered?
A: Acadience is administered three times a year in the Fall, Winter and Spring.
Q: Is this assessment virtual or in-person?
A: This assessment is administered virtually.
Q: How do I schedule this assessment?
A: Scheduling will be available through the Assessments tab of your OpenEd platform.
Q: What should my student expect during the assessment? How long will it take?
A: Students in grades K-2 should expect each testing slot to take about thirty minutes. Students in third grade should expect each testing slot to take about forty-five minutes.
During each testing window, your student will have multiple sessions scheduled over a few weeks.
On your student's scheduled test date, they'll join a Zoom link (we'll send you info ahead of time) with a proctor.
That proctor will provide your student with directions and will assist with any technical issues.
Q: What is the participation expectation for this assessment?
A: OpenEd students are expected to participate in Acadience, but you have the option to decline to participate.
To do that, you can update your student's participation status through the Assessments page in the OpenEd platform.
Video: Here's a quick overview of how to navigate assessment info in-platform.