Utah Aspire Plus
The Utah Aspire Plus assessment is a hybrid of ACT Aspire and Utah Core test items. It is a computer delivered, fixed form end-of-grade-level high school assessment for students in 9 and 10. Utah Aspire Plus includes three subtests:
- Reading
- Mathematics
- Science
Students receive predicted ACT score ranges for each subtest, as well as an overall predicted composite ACT score range. The assessment also provides proficiency scores for end-of-grade-level expectations for 9th and 10th grade students in Reading, Mathematics, and Science.
Resources
Utah Aspire Plus Resource Center
ACT College and Career Readiness Standards
Periodic Table of the Elements
Assessment Administration Windows
Testing and Reporting Window information for Utah Aspire Plus is broken down in the 2025-2026 Assessment Director Resource Guide.
Testing Times
Tests cannot be divided into sections. Each test must be completed in one sitting, unless a student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 accommodation for stop-the-clock breaks or for securely extending the test over multiple days.
Math Tests
Grade 9 and Grade 10
40 Operational and 3 Field Test Items
75 Minutes
Reading Tests
Grade 9 and Grade 10
35 Operational and 10 Field Test Items
75 Minutes
Science Tests
Grade 9 and Grade 10
23 Operational and 5-6 Field Test Items
60 Minutes
Access blueprints, reporting guides, sample reports and other reporting resources.
Training
Utah Aspire Plus Trainings
YouTube