UTVA ASSESMENT

KEEP

WHAT IS THE KEEP TEST?

Utah’s Kindergarten Entry and Exit Profile (KEEP) is intended to inform various stakeholders, such as parents, teachers, and leadership, on the academic and social-emotional development of entering and exiting kindergarten students. The information gained from the profile will be used to:

• provide insights into current levels of academic and social-emotional performance upon entry and exit of kindergarten,
• identify students in need of early intervention instruction and promote differentiated instruction for all students,
• analyze the effectiveness of programs, such as extended-day kindergarten and preschool,
• provide opportunities for data-informed decision-making and cost-benefit analysis of early learning initiatives,
• identify effective instructional practices or strategies for improving student achievement outcomes in a targeted manner, and
• understand the influence and impact of full-day kindergarten on at-risk students in both the short- and long-term.

Testing Window: Beginning and End of Year 

Grades Tested: Kindergarten students

Subjects Tested: Literacy and Numeracy