Acuity (Grades 3-8 and Algebra I)

Posted: Wed, 08/17/2011 - 9:04am Updated: Mon, 04/16/2012 - 11:35am

Purpose 

The purpose of the Acuity assessments is to provide diagnostic measures for grade 3-8 students in English/ Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, as well as for students in Algebra I. Assessment reports provide standards-aligned performance data, which support an educator's ability to inform instruction at the student, class, school, and corporation level. For grades 3-8, there are three types of assessments available in the online Acuity assessment system: Predictive, Standard Diagnostic, and Curriculum Map-Aligned. For Acuity Algebra I, one type of assessment (Predictive) is available in the Acuity assessment system.  Please click HERE for an overview of the Acuity Assessments for grades 3-8 and Algebra I.

 

Diagnostic Blueprints - Curriculum Map Aligned (CM-A)

Year Content Area  
2011-12 2011-12 CM-A ELA 2011-12 CM-A Math 
2010-11 2010-11 CM-A ELA 2010-11 CM-A Math

 

Diagnostic Blueprints - Standard

2011-12 IDOE Acuity ELA Blueprint 2011-12 IDOE Acuity Math Blueprint 2011-12 IDOE Acuity Social Studies Diagnostic Blueprint
Science Assessment Guidance 2011-12 IDOE Acuity Gr 3-5-7-8 Science Blueprints 2011-12 IDOE Acuity Gr 4 and 6 Science Blueprint

 

Additional Resources

 

Results

Schools can access the results of Acuity assessments throughout the year, as Acuity assessments in English/ Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies are administered at different intervals, dependent upon the assessment track (Diagnostic or Predictive). More frequent Acuity assessments can also be administered for diagnostic purposes. For specific results, please contact the student's local school. For more information, please visit the Acuity Website.

 

Contact

Cindy Hopkins, Diagnostic Assessment Specialist
Office of Student Assessment
chopkins@doe.in.gov
Telephone: (317) 232-9050
Toll Free: (888) 544-7837
Telephone: (800) 282-1132, Option 3 (Student Move Assistance)