Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT)
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Testing Dates:
2008-2009
-March 2-13, 2009 Grades 3,4,5,6,7,8
2008-2009 Haskell Elementary School only
-March 2-March 13 Grades 3,4,5
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The Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) measures individual student achievement relative to the Illinois Learning Standards. The results give families and educators a measure of student learning and school performance.
In 2008-2009, students in grades 3, 5, 6 and 8 will take subtests in reading, writing and mathematics. Students in grades 4 and 7 will take subtests in reading, mathematics and science.
While several resources from the State's web site are provide below, additional information about the ISAT can be found through the link on the right.
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ISBE ISAT Home Page |
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The State has released sample items in each of the fundamental learning areas assessed. This page provides links to online versions of sample tests.
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Interactive Sample Tests |
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Professional Testing Practices for Educators provides educators with information and guidelines about the following:
-test security,
-test preparation for students,
-standardized test administration,
-reporting test results, and
-sanctions for testing irregularity.
This manual requires Adobe Acrobat reader to view.
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Professional Testing Practices for Educators |
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Research and Development provides principals and test coordinators with a checklist that provides a timeline for completing necessary test administration tasks. In addition, the following forms may be downloaded:
-Certification of Receipt and Security
-Test Plan
-Sample Test Schedule
-Inventory Assistance Form
-Students Not Taking/Completing ISAT/IMAGE
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District Checklist and Forms |
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Guides to understanding student performance on ISAT are provided for parents in English and Spanish.
These guides require Adobe Acrobat reader to view.
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Understanding Your Child's ISAT Scores |
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