Relating KAP Scores to ACT Scores

Overview

Tests in the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) measure student knowledge and mastery of the Kansas Standards in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science. These computer-based assessments are taken at the end of the school year. They provide feedback to students, parents, and schools and are used for state and federal accountability. Students receive scores from 220 to 380, and this range is divided into four performance levels, from 1 (lowest) to 4 (highest).

The ACT test is a national college admissions exam that includes subject-area tests in English, reading, math, and science. According to ACT, the test measures students’ high school achievement and determines their academic readiness for college. Students receive scores from 1 to 36 in each subject and an overall Composite score. ACT sets College Readiness Benchmark scores for each subject area that indicate potential success in postsecondary education.

The following charts demonstrate how students may perform on the ACT reading, English, and mathematics assessments based on their KAP scores at grades 8 and 10. A student’s actual ACT score will depend on a number of factors, including the courses the student takes, previous exposure to the test’s format, and even adequate sleep and nutrition before the test.

Grade 8

English Language Arts Assessment - ACT Reading

English Language Arts Assessment - ACT English

English Language Arts

Projected ACT Scores for Grade 8 KAP Performance Levels in ELA

KAP	ACT Reading	ACT English
Level 1: 220-264	1-16	1-14
Level 2: 265-299	16-23	14-21
Level 3: 300-333	23-30	22-29
Level 4: 334-380	30-36	29-36

Math Assessment – ACT Math

Mathematics

Projected ACT Scores for Grade 8 KAP Performance Levels in Mathematics

KAP	ACT Math
Level 1: 220-273	1-18
Level 2: 274-299	18-22
Level 3: 300-335	23-29
Level 4: 336-380	29-36

Grade 10

English Language Arts Assessment – ACT Reading

English Language Arts Assessment – ACT English

 

English Language Arts

Projected ACT Scores for Grade 10 KAP Performance Levels in ELA

KAP	ACT Reading	ACT English
Level 1: 220-268	1-17	1-16
Level 2: 269-299	18-23	16-22
Level 3: 300-333	23-29	22-28
Level 4: 334-380	30-36	28-36

Math Assessment – ACT Math

*Prediction on ACT scores is not available for grade 10 mathematics in 2022.