Keystone Exams


2022-2023 UAHS KEYSTONE EXAMS ADMINISTRATION SCHEDULE

Winter Wave

January 4th-18th, 2023

Spring Wave

Spring May 15th-26th, 2023

 

District Letter to Parents

Assessment Description


 

The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments design to assess proficiency in three subjects: Algebra I, Literature and Biology. The Keystone Exams are one component of both Uniontown Area School District's and Pennsylvania’s system of high school graduation requirements. The exams help school districts guide students toward meeting state standards, prepare students for real-world careers, and provide important data that guides curriculum and instruction. Students will take the exam either in the winter or spring, based on course enrollment. 

  • Students enrolled in Algebra I (9) and Algebra I Essentials II will take the Algebra 1 Keystone Exam during this school year. 

  • Students enrolled in Academic English 10 and Honors English 10 will take the Literature Keystone Exam during this school year. 

  • Students enrolled in Academic Biology 9, Academic Biology 10, Biology 11, and VT Biology will take the Biology Keystone Exam during this school year. 

Additionally, students who did not score proficient during a previous exam will also have the opportunity retake the exam until the conclusion of their 11th grade year.


Keystone Exam Score Ranges

Content Area

Below Basic

Basic

Proficient

Advanced

Algebra I

1200-1438

1439-1499

1500-1545

1546-1800

Biology

1200-1459

1460-1499

1500-1548

1549-1800

Literature

1200-1443

1444-1499

1500-1583

1584-1800

 


Questions

Students and parents with questions regarding state assessments or their testing status should contact their guidance counselor for more information.


Winter Wave 2022 Letter to Parents

 

Keystone Pennsylvania Calculator Policy

 

Keystone Pennsylvania Use of Cell Phones/Electronic Devices

 

Keystone Exams Code of Conduct for Test Takers

 

 

Keystone Algebra 1 General Scoring Guidelines 

 

Keystone Literature General Scoring Guidelines

 

Keystone Biology General Scoring Guidelines