ISASP ISASP Test Structure and Strategies

Question 1

Which grades in Iowa are required to take the ISASP?

Accepted Answer

Grades 3 through 11

Answer

Grades K through 5 only

Answer

Grades 6 through 12 only

Answer

Only grades 4, 8, and 10

Question 2

What subject areas does the ISASP assess?

Accepted Answer

English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science (grades 5, 8, and 10)

Answer

Only Mathematics and Reading

Answer

Science, Social Studies, and History

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Physical Education, Art, and Music

Question 3

What does ISASP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress

Answer

Iowa State Academic Skills Program

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Individual Student Assessment and Standards Protocol

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Iowa Standardized Achievement and Skills Program

Question 4

The ISASP is aligned to which academic standards?

Accepted Answer

Iowa Core standards

Answer

Common Core State Standards exclusively

Answer

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) standards

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International Baccalaureate standards

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of ISASP test results for Iowa schools?

Accepted Answer

To measure student academic progress and inform instruction and school improvement efforts

Answer

To rank schools publicly without giving feedback to teachers

Answer

To determine teacher salaries directly

Answer

To replace classroom grades on student report cards

Question 6

How is the ISASP primarily administered to students?

Accepted Answer

Online via computer

Answer

Paper-and-pencil only

Answer

Oral examination only

Answer

Take-home assessment over one week