Utah National Parks: Standard 7.G.1 Solve problems involving scale drawings of geometric figures, including computing actual lengths and areas from a scale drawing and reproducing a scale drawing at a different scale.
This formative assessment exemplar was created by a team of Utah educators to be used as a resource in the classroom. It was reviewed for appropriateness by a Bias and Sensitivity/Special Education team and by state mathematics leaders. While no assessment is perfect, it is intended to be used as a formative tool that enables teachers to obtain evidence of student learning, identify assets and gaps in that learning, and adjust instruction for the two dimensions that are important for mathematical learning experiences (i.e., Standards for Mathematical Practice, Major Work of the Grade).

The Utah Professional Learning Standards Toolkit was created by USBE in order to support implementation of these research-based effective professional learning standards. These standards can be used by instructional coaches to build educator self-efficacy and support educator development.

Utah Road Trip: Standard 7.RP.1 Compute unit rates associated with ratios of fractions, including ratios of lengths, areas and other quantities measured in like or different units. For example, if a person walks ½ mile in each ¼ hour, compute the unit rate as the complex fraction ½/¼ miles per hour, equivalently 2 miles per hour
This formative assessment exemplar was created by a team of Utah educators to be used as a resource in the classroom. It was reviewed for appropriateness by a Bias and Sensitivity/Special Education team and by state mathematics leaders. While no assessment is perfect, it is intended to be used as a formative tool that enables teachers to obtain evidence of student learning, identify assets and gaps in that learning, and adjust instruction for the two dimensions that are important for mathematical learning experiences (i.e., Standards for Mathematical Practice, Major Work of the Grade).

Early Literacy is a measure of students’ reading in the early elementary grades. While Early Literacy is not factored into school accountability calculations and does not receive points or a rating, reading on grade level by the end of third grade is a strong predictor of future academic success. Acadience Reading, formerly known as DIBELS, is a formative reading assessment used for both benchmarking and progress monitoring that is given to Utah students in grades 1-3. The benchmark data show the percentage of students scoring at each risk level and making typical or better progress by the end of first, second, and third grade

Utah Science Education Tools (USETs) are designed to be one-page educator supports for specific components of effective science teaching. This one addresses how to intentionally align instruction to the Utah Science with Engineering Education (SEEd) Standards).

Utah Science Education Tools (USETs) are designed to be one-page educator supports for specific components of effective science teaching. This one addresses how to intentionally incorporate three-dimensional instruction into the classroom.

Utah Science Education Tools (USETs) are designed to be one-page educator supports for specific components of effective science teaching. This one addresses how to effectively incorporate scaffolding to support student sensemaking into instruction.

Utah Science Education Tools (USETs) are designed to be one-page educator supports for specific components of effective science teaching. This one addresses how to effectively incorporate student discourse into instruction.

Utah Science Education Tools (USETs) are designed to be one-page educator supports for specific components of effective science teaching. This one addresses disciplinary literacy in science education.

Utah Science Education Tools (USETs) are designed to be one-page educator supports for specific components of effective science teaching. This one addresses student sensemaking of a phenomenon.

Utah Science Education Tools (USETs) are designed to be one-page educator supports for specific components of effective science teaching. This one addresses how to effectively implement equitable and accessible science instruction for all students.

Utah Science Education Tools (USETs) are designed to be one-page educator supports for specific components of effective science teaching. This one addresses grade band progressions in science education.

Utah Science Education Tools (USETs) are designed to be one-page educator supports for specific components of effective science teaching. This one addresses the connection between effective science instruction and the Personalized, Competency Based Learning (PCBL) component culture of learning.

Utah Science Education Tools (USETs) are designed to be one-page educator supports for specific components of effective science teaching. This one addresses the connection between effective science instruction and the Personalized, Competency Based Learning (PCBL) component learner agency.

Utah Science Education Tools (USETs) are designed to be one-page educator supports for specific components of effective science teaching. This one addresses the connection between effective science instruction and the Personalized, Competency Based Learning (PCBL) component demonstrated competency and assessment.

Utah Science Education Tools (USETs) are designed to be one-page educator supports for specific components of effective science teaching. This one addresses the connection between effective science instruction and the Personalized, Competency Based Learning (PCBL) component customized supports.

Utah Science Education Tools (USETs) are designed to be one-page educator supports for specific components of effective science teaching. This one addresses the connection between effective science instruction and the Personalized, Competency Based Learning (PCBL) component social emotional learning.

Utah Science Education Tools (USETs) are designed to be one-page educator supports for specific components of effective science teaching. This one addresses three-dimensional assessments in science education.

Utah Science Education Tools (USETs) are designed to be one-page educator supports for specific components of effective science teaching. This one addresses supporting multilingual students in science.

The Utah Core Standards are aligned to
scientifically based content standards.
They drive high quality instruction
through statewide comprehensive
expectations for all students. The
standards outline essential knowledge,
concepts, and skills to be mastered at
each grade level or within a critical
content area. The standards provide a
foundation for ensuring learning within
the classroom.