Albert partners with Arizona educators to support rigorous, standards-aligned instruction and college- and career-readiness for students in grades 3–12.
Albert's partnerships across Arizona are grounded in a deep understanding of the needs of its educators.
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Over the years, our Content team has developed a deep expertise in Arizona's academic standards, graduation requirements, and assessments. We've summarized the considerations that have guided our product development below.
Arizona uses the Arizona K–12 Academic Standards for ELA and Math, replacing the earlier Common Core adoption with state-specific revisions in 2016. Science follows the Arizona Science Standards, which incorporate NGSS with state modifications. Additionally, English Language Learners (ELLs) are supported through the Arizona English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards, which are measured annually via the AZELLA to track progress toward language reclassification.
Students are assessed through AASA in Grades 3–8, AzSCI in Science, and the ACT® is required for all 11th graders (state-funded). The Arizona Civics Test is required for graduation (requiring a passing score of 70 for the Class of 2026).
ELA & Math: Grades 3–8 (Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment, AASA).
Science: Grades 5, 8, and 11 (AzSCI).
AZELLA: Annual English proficiency assessment for ELL students.
ACT®: Required for all 11th graders (state-funded).
AzSCI: Grade 11 Science.
SAT®, AP®, & IB: Widely available.
AZELLA: High school proficiency assessment used for ELL placement and reclassification.
Arizona requires 22 credits for graduation, including 4 ELA, 4 Math (including Algebra II or equivalent and a 4th year of math), 3 Science, 3 Social Studies (including U.S. History, World History, Government, and Economics), and 1 Fine Arts or CTE. Students must pass the Arizona Civics Test with a score of 70% or higher.
Rigorous practice across grades and subjects, fewer students fall behind.
Elective credits, Civics, Financial Literacy, Health, CTE, and more.
ACT® preparation, state-funded for all Arizona 11th graders.
ACT® prep (state-funded, required in 11th grade).
AzSCI preparation
SAT® prep
AP® & IB
AZELLA preparation (Annual proficiency tracking and reclassification pathway for ELL students)
Arizona K–12 Academic Standards alignment
Use the reference below to see how various products in Albert support Arizona's standards, testing, and credit requirements.
Arizona K–12 Academic Standards | Credit and testing requirements |
|---|---|
Arizona K–12 Academic Standards (ELA): | ELA: AASA testing |
Arizona K–12 Academic Standards (Math):
| Math: AASA testing |
Arizona Science Standards: | Science: AzSCI testing (Grades 5, 8) |
Arizona History and Social Science Standards: | Social Studies |
ACTFL World Languages: | World Languages |
Arizona English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards: | English Proficiency: AZELLA testing |
Arizona K–12 Academic Standards | Credit and testing requirements |
|---|---|
Arizona K–12 Academic Standards (ELA): | ELA: ACT® testing (State-funded) |
Arizona K–12 Academic Standards (Math): | Math: ACT® testing (State-funded) |
Arizona Science Standards: | Science: AzSCI testing (Grade 11) |
Arizona History and Social Science Standards: | Social Studies: Arizona Civics Test |
ACTFL World-Readiness Standards: | World Languages |
Arizona English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards: | English Proficiency: AZELLA testing |
Arizona Economics Standards: | Economics/Financial Literacy: 0.5 credit required |
Arizona Health Education Standards: | Health & PE: Locally required |
Arizona CTE and Arts Standards: | CTE or Fine Arts: 1 credit required |
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