Test-Taking Strategies and ISASP Overview Flashcards

On the ISASP, what does it mean if a question is labeled 'evidence-based selected response'?

Answer: Students must choose an answer AND select the textual evidence that supports it

Evidence-based selected response questions require students to first choose an answer and then select the specific part of the text that provides evidence for that answer.

Why is it important to read ALL answer choices before selecting one on the ISASP?

Answer: Because later answer choices may be more accurate or complete than earlier ones that seem correct at first

Reading all answer choices before selecting ensures you don't stop at a partially correct answer when a more accurate or complete option appears later.

What does a student's ISASP score report show?

Answer: Performance levels and scale scores in each tested subject area, showing progress toward Iowa's academic standards

ISASP score reports show scale scores and performance levels (e.g., Below, Approaching, At, or Above) in each subject, indicating how well a student is meeting Iowa academic standards.

On the ISASP, what is the best strategy for a constructed-response question that asks for 'two pieces of evidence'?

Answer: Provide exactly two distinct quotes or paraphrases from the text, each with an explanation

When a question asks for two pieces of evidence, provide exactly two specific, distinct textual references and explain how each one supports your answer.

How does the ISASP differ from the ACT or SAT?

Answer: The ISASP is a state-required standards-based assessment for grades 3–11, while the ACT/SAT are optional college admissions tests for older students

The ISASP is a mandatory Iowa state assessment measuring K-12 academic standards, while the ACT and SAT are voluntary college admissions exams typically taken by high school juniors and seniors.

What is the purpose of the ISASP's 'performance levels' such as 'Proficient' or 'Advanced'?

Answer: To describe how well a student's performance meets Iowa's grade-level academic standards

ISASP performance levels indicate how well a student's knowledge and skills align with Iowa's grade-level standards, helping educators and families understand academic progress.