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ISAT 2014 Information for Parents

ISAT 2014 Information for Parents. Created by Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Kazmarek , and Mrs. Poman. Objectives. Purpose & Results Test Dates Test Content Parent Support. ISAT Testing Dates. Testing window – March 3-14 th , 2014 Third grade will be testing March 3-7 th

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ISAT 2014 Information for Parents

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  1. ISAT 2014 Information for Parents Created by Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Kazmarek, and Mrs. Poman

  2. Objectives • Purpose & Results • Test Dates • Test Content • Parent Support

  3. ISAT Testing Dates • Testing window – March 3-14th, 2014 • Third grade will be testing March 3-7th • Make-up testing will be March 10-14th

  4. Purpose & Results • ISAT measures individual student achievement relative to state standards • The results are used to determine Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for schools, district, and state • Parent reports will be available next school year

  5. Subjects Tested in 3rd Grade • Reading • 50 multiple choice items & 1 extended response item • Mathematics • 65 multiple choice items, 2 short answer response items & 1 extended response item

  6. What’s New? • IL is transitioning to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) • This is the last year for ISAT • New assessment in 2015: Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) Assessment • CPS is NOT using ISAT for promotion in grades 3, 6, 8

  7. How to support your child • Good night sleep • Healthy breakfast • Send to school on time • Review good testing taking strategies • Be positive, put your child at ease

  8. QUESTIONS? • For more information and previous ISAT sample tests, you can visit Illinois State Board of Education website: www.isbe.net

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