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USBE plans 90-day public comment on proposed math standards; 9th/10th-grade assessment vendor scoring set for June 24
Summary
Utah State Board of Education staff said proposed math standards will go out for a 90-day public comment period soon and discussed timelines for new math assessments. An RFP for 9th- and 10th-grade assessments drew four submissions; a scoring committee will meet June 24 to select a vendor, with a target to bring a contract to the August board.
State assessment staff told attendees that the revised math standards would be posted for a 90-day public comment period imminently and described the prospective timeline for aligning assessments and procuring vendors.
Why it matters: Changes to statewide academic standards affect curriculum, teacher preparation and the design and timing of future state assessments. Selection of a vendor for high-school assessments will determine testing platforms and development timelines for ninth- and tenth-grade assessments.
Standards and public comment Staff reported that the board approved revised math standards for release to public comment and that a…
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