Illinois Standards Achievement Test  

The Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) measures individual student achievement at the elementary level relative to the Illinois Learning Standards. The results give parents, teachers, and schools a measure of student learning and school performance.  Results are used to measure school and district adequate yearly progress (AYP) as required by the No Child Left Behind law.

Test Administration Window

            March 6 – 16, 2012, Schools that are in session on March 5th may begin testing that day 

English Language Learners (ELLs) and ISAT

ELL students at the elementary level will be required to take ISAT in 2011-12.  Additional information on available accommodations can be found below.  For further information, visit the ISBE website.

• NEW: Assessment Accommodations for Limited English Proficient Students Guidance for 2011-12

Pre-Test Information - Webinars

Information for updating profiles (contact and shipping information), reviewing enrollment numbers from the Pre-ID file for regular format tests, and entering enrollment numbers for ISAT special format test materials - Reserve your Webinar seat now.

To register click on an option provided below. 

• October 25, 2011 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/700378352
• November 8, 2011 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/280878353
• Webinar Presentation
• Reference Guide Spring 2012

ISAT Test Administration Webinar

The Assessment Division is sponsoring a Webinar on ISAT Test Administration. Please have a copy of the District and School Coordination Manual available. The document can be located at: http://www.isbe.net/assessment/pdfs/2012/isat/ISAT_DSCM_12.pdf

Jim Palmer (from the Assessment Division) and Kathy Johnson (from Pearson) will present. There will be time for questions after the presentation.

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar Seat Now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/301892825

Title: ISAT Test Administration

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST

Test Distribution Plan and Testing Schedules

• Test Distribution Plan
• Sample Testing Schedule
• Testing Schedule Template     

Resources

• Assessment Network Outage Message
• ISAT Summary
• Schedule of Events
• Reporting a 2012 ISAT Test Irregularity     
• ISAT and IAA In-Service Announcement 
• ISAT and IAA In-Service Presentation
• ISAT Testing Report Form
• ISAT Translated Directions
• ISAT Frequently Asked Questions
• ISAT Rescore Procedures

ISBE Documents

• ISAT Scale Score Cut Points
• ISAT Performance Definitions
• Professional Testing Practices for Educators ISAT Spring 2012
• ISAT District & School Coordination Manual
• ISAT-Grades 3 - 5 Reading, Mathematics, and Science 2012 Test Administration Manual
• ISAT-Grades 6 - 8 Reading, Mathematics, and Science 2012 Test Administration Manual
• Calculator Use Policy for the ISAT Mathematics Test
• Accommodation Chart
• Assessment Accommodations for Limited English Proficient Students Guidance for 2011-12
• Guidance: Illinois State Board of Education Assessment Accommodations Students with Disabilities: IEP and 504
• Interactive ISAT Sample Questions
• 2012 ISAT Sample Books
• • Grade 3: Reading and Mathematics
  • Grade 4: Reading, Mathematics, and Science
  • Grade 5: Reading and Mathematics
  • Grade 6: Reading and Mathematics
  • Grade 7: Reading, Mathematics, and Science
  • Grade 8: Reading and Mathematics

Links

• Illinois State Board of Education
• Pearson Assessment Network