Tests |
Grade Level |
Why Give the Test |
When Given |
When Results |
Use of Data |
|
K-12 |
Assesses students’ language proficiency in English regarding reading, writing, speaking + listening |
Grades 1-12: Reading, listening, and writing: Jan. 14-Feb. 1, 08
K and speaking:
Jan. 14-Feb. 22, 2008 |
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Determines student programming for English language learning |
|
3-8
5, 6, 8, 11 |
Reading and Math State Standards
Writing |
Mar. 3-14, 2008 |
Preliminary in June; final in Oct. |
Setting SIP goals; setting targets for intervention |
|
4, 7 |
Science State Standards |
Mar. 3-14, 2008 |
Preliminary in June; final in Oct. |
Setting SIP goals; setting targets for intervention |
|
11 |
State Standards in Reading, Math, Science |
Apr. 23-24, 2008 |
Preliminary in July/Aug.; final in Oct. |
Setting SIP goals; selecting targets for intervention |
Illinois Alternative Assessment (IAA) |
3-8, 11 |
For students with significant cognitive disabilities |
Spring 2008 |
Preliminary in July; final in Oct. |
Determines growth and programming for these students |
|
8 |
Reading, Math, English and Science; prep to PLAN/ACT; used for career prep |
One day during week of Nov. 5, 08 |
End of December |
HS Placement; predictor of success in HS and on future tests |
|
9 |
Same as Explore |
Apr. 24, 08 |
July/Aug. |
Predictor for PSAE/ACT; guide instruction |
Local Writing |
2, 4, 7, 10 |
Writing Assessment |
February
-4th Grade: week of Feb. 11, 08
-2nd Grade: week of Feb. 18, 08
-7th Grade: week of Feb. 11, 08
-10th Grade:
April 23, 08 |
April and May |
Guide classroom instruction |
|
2 and 5; 4th grade at Title I schools |
Cognitive ability test |
Week of Jan. 14, 08 l |
End of Feb. |
Used to determine gifted eligibility |
AIMSweb 1st Benchmark
2nd Benchmark
3rd Benchmark |
K-2 at RtI schools |
Progress monitoring of student learning in reading |
Sept. 17-28, 2007
Jan. 14-25, 2008
May 5-16, 2008 |
Immediate results |
Used to determine student growth within the year |
