Understanding the KAP
The KAP is a set of untimed, computerized tests in English language arts; mathematics; and science. The test content fully aligns to the Kansas College and Career Ready Standards as well as Kansas’s content standards. The Center for Educational Testing & Evaluation (CETE) at the University of Kansas develops the assessments. The purpose of the KAP is to provide parents, educators, and policymakers with a piece of information about student learning. KAP also meets federal and state accountability requirements. All students in grades 3-8 and 10 will take assessments in English language arts and mathematics. Students in grade 5, 8, and 11 will take a science assessment.
How can you help your child improve his/her KAP score?
- Encourage your child to do his/her best on the assessment.
- Talk with the classroom teacher about the ways to develop your child’s critical thinking skills.
- Ask your child questions that require explanations and can’t be answered with a single word.
- Establish time for your child to read and provide appropriately challenging reading materials.
- Solve everyday math problems with your child using everyday materials. Have your child explain the solution to the problem.
ELA: community.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=5838 Math: community.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=5651
Online resources to reinforce skills at home:
- MobyMax - (Reading & Math) Free online program that assesses your child’s learning needs and adapts the program to fill in learning gaps. www.mobymax.com
- Khan Academy - (Math) Free online program that allows students to learn and practice math skills. Tutorial videos can help parents understand how to help their child. www.khanacademy.org
- EMBARC- (Math) Free online supplemental resources aligned with Eureka Math Modules. www.embarc.online