ILEARN Overview 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many performance levels are used to report ILEARN student scores?
- Four (Correct answer)
- Three
- Five
- Six
Correct answer: Four
ILEARN uses four performance levels: Below Proficiency, Approaching Proficiency, At Proficiency, and Above Proficiency.
Question 2: Which ILEARN performance level indicates a student has met grade-level expectations?
- At Proficiency (Correct answer)
- Approaching Proficiency
- Above Proficiency
- Below Proficiency
Correct answer: At Proficiency
The 'At Proficiency' level indicates a student has met the grade-level expectations defined by Indiana Academic Standards.
Question 3: ILEARN scores are reported on what type of scale to allow year-to-year comparisons?
- Vertical scale (Correct answer)
- Percentile rank scale
- Grade equivalent scale
- Standard deviation scale
Correct answer: Vertical scale
ILEARN uses a vertical scale that allows meaningful comparison of student growth across grade levels over multiple years.
Question 4: Which of the following student populations receives accommodations during ILEARN testing?
- Students with IEPs and English learners (Correct answer)
- Only gifted and talented students
- Only students who scored Below Proficiency previously
- All students receive the same standard accommodations
Correct answer: Students with IEPs and English learners
Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and English learners are eligible for specific testing accommodations under ILEARN guidelines.
Question 5: ILEARN scores factor into which Indiana school accountability metric?
- A–F School Letter Grades (Correct answer)
- Annual Yearly Progress (AYP)
- School Report Cards only
- Teacher Evaluation Ratings
Correct answer: A–F School Letter Grades
Indiana's A–F school letter grade system incorporates ILEARN proficiency and growth data as major components of school accountability.
Question 6: What is the typical testing window for ILEARN administration during the school year?
- Spring (April–May) (Correct answer)
- Fall (September–October)
- Winter (January–February)
- Summer (June–July)
Correct answer: Spring (April–May)
ILEARN is administered during a spring testing window, typically in April and May, at the end of the instructional year.
Question 7: Which ILEARN subject area is assessed for students in grades 3 through 8?
- English/Language Arts (Correct answer)
- Computer Science
- Physical Education
- Fine Arts
Correct answer: English/Language Arts
English/Language Arts (ELA) is assessed by ILEARN for students in grades 3 through 8, as required by federal law.
ILEARN Overview 3
How many performance levels are used to report ILEARN student scores?