158.803 Early mathematics testing program -- Purposes -- Development and requirements of program -- Annual reports. - Kentucky Statutes

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Page 1 of 2 158.803 Early mathematics testing program -- Purposes -- Development and requirements of program -- Annual reports. (1) The Kentucky Early Mathematics Testing Program is created to lower the number of high school graduates in Kentucky who require remediation in mathematics upon
enrollment in postsecondary education institutions, by providing information to
primarily high school sophomores and juniors statewide regarding their level of
mathematics knowledge in relation to standards required for community and
technical colleges and university level mathematics courses early enough for
students to address deficiencies while still in high school. (2) The testing program shall be a computer website-based program that incorporates a variety of diagnostic mathematics tests to identify knowledge and skills needed for
postsecondary education courses. (3) The testing program shall be developed and conducted by a public university. The Council on Postsecondary Education, with the advice of the Department of
Education, shall develop a process to solicit, review, and select a proposal for the
development and implementation of the computer website-based testing program.
The council shall approve the location of the program at a public university no later
than September 1, 2000. The university shall be the fiscal agent for the testing
program and shall receive the funds appropriated by the General Assembly. (4) The program shall be available to all interested Kentucky public and private high school students in grades ten (10) and eleven (11). Student participation in the
program shall be voluntary, and program test scores shall not be:
(a) Placed on a student's high school transcript; or
(b) Used by postsecondary education institutions in the admissions process. (5) The computer website testing program shall be available to all Kentuckians for evaluation of an individual's mathematics knowledge and skills. (6) The program shall encourage the active participation of all public and private high schools in Kentucky. (7) The computer website testing program shall: (a) Develop or adopt appropriate tests to determine the level of mathematics knowledge of high school students in relation to the standards of placement
tests given at the community and technical colleges and undergraduate public
universities. In the development or adoption of the tests, consideration shall
be given to the program of studies and the minimum requirements for high
school graduation established in KRS 156.160 and the alignment of these
standards with postsecondary course standards; (b) Develop a structure to permit each participating student the opportunity to take the computer-based test at school in the presence of school personnel or
at the student's home in the presence of his or her parents or guardian; (c) Score the completed tests and provide the test scores and diagnostic information on a student's knowledge and skills electronically to the student
and the high school upon completion of the test in the form of electronic mail
or printable files or screens. Page 2 of 2 (d) Provide the following information for up to three (3) participating postsecondary education institutions specified by the student as a possible
college choice: 1. The student's test score; 2. A list of mathematics courses required for the student's intended major
at a postsecondary education institution; 3. A list of any remedial courses the student might be required to take
based on the student's current level of mathematics knowledge as
demonstrated on the test; 4. The estimated cost of the remedial courses the student might be required
to take; and 5. The high school courses and the specific mathematical concepts or
functions a student should consider studying in order to address any
deficiencies; (e) Encourage the chair of the mathematics department or the academic dean at each of the participating postsecondary education institutions specified by the
student as a possible college choice to send a personalized letter to the student
that:
1. Encourages the student to take additional high school mathematics
courses to address deficiencies in mathematics knowledge; or 2. Congratulates the student who does well on the test for his or her
achievement and encourages continued study in mathematics; and (f) Develop and implement a strategy to raise awareness and encourage participation in the program, targeting high school students, parents, high
school faculty and administrators, mathematics departments or faculty at
postsecondary education institutions, and the general public. (8) The Kentucky Department of Education shall provide assistance as necessary to the Kentucky Early Mathematics Testing Program to implement the provisions of this
section and KRS 158.801. (9) The public university that conducts the testing program shall submit an annual report to the Kentucky Board of Education and the Council on Postsecondary
Education regarding its activities, and the effects of the program on levels of
remediation required by participating students. Effective: July 14, 2000
History: Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 258, sec. 2, effective July 14, 2000.