ATLAS Arkansas Education Standards

Question 1

What does ATLAS stand for in the context of Arkansas education?

Accepted Answer

Arkansas Teaching and Learning Assessment System

Answer

Advanced Testing and Learning Assessment System

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Arkansas Total Learning and Academic Standards

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Achievement Testing for Learning and Academic Success

Question 2

Which Arkansas state agency oversees the ATLAS assessment program?

Accepted Answer

Arkansas Department of Education (ADE)

Answer

Arkansas Department of Health

Answer

Arkansas Board of Regents

Answer

Arkansas State Legislature only

Question 3

The ATLAS assessment is aligned to which set of academic standards in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

Arkansas Academic Standards (AAS), developed and adopted by Arkansas

Answer

Common Core State Standards only, unadapted

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National standards set by the federal government with no state input

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Standards borrowed entirely from Texas TEKS

Question 4

In which grades does Arkansas administer the ATLAS summative assessment for English Language Arts and Mathematics?

Accepted Answer

Grades 3 through 8 and selected high school grades

Answer

Only grades 1 and 2

Answer

Only grades 9–12

Answer

Grades K through 2 only

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the ATLAS assessment program in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

To measure student achievement of Arkansas Academic Standards and inform instruction and accountability

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To rank students for college admissions only

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To replace teacher grades entirely

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To determine which students must repeat a grade in all cases

Question 6

Which federal law requires Arkansas to administer the ATLAS summative assessments in specific grade bands?

Accepted Answer

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Answer

No Child Left Behind Act only

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Answer

Higher Education Act