ISASP — Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress — Questions and Answers

Question 1: How do Iowa students encounter 'paired passages' on the ISASP Reading test?

They write a story based on a single passage
They only read one passage at a time
They read two related texts and answer questions about each individually and together (Correct answer)
They listen to audio versions of passages

Correct answer: They read two related texts and answer questions about each individually and together

Paired passages require students to analyze each text separately and then synthesize connections between them.

Question 2: A student finds a relevant article but is unsure if the information is current enough. What is the BEST action?

Check the publication date and compare it with more recent sources on the topic (Correct answer)
Change the date on the article to make it seem newer
Discard the article immediately
Use the article anyway since it is relevant

Correct answer: Check the publication date and compare it with more recent sources on the topic

Checking the publication date and verifying the information against more recent sources helps determine whether the article's content is still accurate and current.

Question 3: What is the main purpose of the U.S. census conducted every 10 years?

To update military draft records
To count the population and determine representation in Congress and allocation of federal funds (Correct answer)
To measure economic productivity nationwide
To register all eligible voters

Correct answer: To count the population and determine representation in Congress and allocation of federal funds

The census counts every person in the U.S. to apportion congressional seats among states and distribute federal resources.

Question 4: What strategy should students use when answering an ISASP essay question that asks them to use evidence from a text?

Use evidence from outside the text, such as personal experience only
Quote or paraphrase specific details from the text and explain how each supports your answer (Correct answer)
Write only personal opinions without referencing the text
Summarize the entire text before answering the question

Correct answer: Quote or paraphrase specific details from the text and explain how each supports your answer

When a question asks for textual evidence, students should directly quote or paraphrase the text and clearly explain how that evidence supports their answer.

Question 5: When the ISASP asks students to 'cite textual evidence,' what are they expected to do?

Summarize the entire passage in one sentence
Write a personal opinion about the text
Provide specific quotes or details from the text to support an answer (Correct answer)
Identify the author's name and publication date

Correct answer: Provide specific quotes or details from the text to support an answer

Citing textual evidence means using specific words, phrases, or details directly from the passage to support a claim or answer.

Question 6: What does it mean to 'synthesize' information from multiple sources on ISASP?

Copy sentences from each source into one document
Use only one source to answer all questions
Summarize only the first source you read
Combine ideas from different texts into a unified, coherent understanding or argument (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Combine ideas from different texts into a unified, coherent understanding or argument

Synthesis involves integrating ideas from multiple sources to form a new, cohesive perspective or argument.

Question 7: What industry, besides agriculture, has historically been important to Iowa's economy?

Meatpacking and food processing (Correct answer)
Timber and logging
Oil and natural gas extraction
Steel and iron manufacturing

Correct answer: Meatpacking and food processing

Iowa has a long history of meatpacking and food processing industries, particularly hog and cattle processing, which complement its agricultural base.

Question 8: What is the difference between a 'fact' and an 'opinion' in a reading passage?

Facts are found only in fiction; opinions are in nonfiction
Opinions are always wrong; facts are always right
There is no difference — all statements in published text are facts
A fact can be verified as true or false; an opinion expresses a personal belief or judgment (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A fact can be verified as true or false; an opinion expresses a personal belief or judgment

Facts are objectively verifiable claims while opinions reflect personal perspective and cannot be proven true or false.

Question 9: A student is researching the effects of pollution on Iowa rivers for a science report. Which source would be MOST credible?

A blog post written by an anonymous author two years ago
A Wikipedia article about river pollution in general
A report published by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Correct answer)
A social media post with many likes from an environmental group

Correct answer: A report published by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Government agencies like the Iowa Department of Natural Resources publish peer-reviewed, official data, making them highly credible sources for environmental research.

Question 10: Which text structure presents events in the order they happened?

Problem and solution
Chronological order (Correct answer)
Cause and effect
Compare and contrast

Correct answer: Chronological order

Chronological order organizes events by the sequence in which they occurred.

Question 11: On the ISASP, when analyzing a literary text, what does 'point of view' refer to?

The theme introduced in the final paragraph
The perspective from which the story is narrated (Correct answer)
The conflict between two characters
The setting where the story takes place

Correct answer: The perspective from which the story is narrated

Point of view refers to who is telling the story — first person (I/we), second person (you), or third person (he/she/they) — and how that affects what the reader knows.

Question 12: Tom wrote two numerical lists. In the first, every number from 4 to 40 was a multiple of 4. In the second, every number from 5 to 40 was a multiple of 5. How many of the same numbers are in both lists?

3
2 (Correct answer)
None of the above.
1

Correct answer: 2

Explanation: The multiples of 4 from 4 to 40 are: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40. The multiples of 5 from 5 to 40 are: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40. The numbers common to both lists are 20 and 40. So, there are 2 same numbers in both lists.

Question 13: What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation (1863)?

It ended World War I
It established the Bill of Rights
It granted women the right to vote
It declared enslaved people in Confederate states to be free (Correct answer)

Correct answer: It declared enslaved people in Confederate states to be free

Issued by President Lincoln, the Emancipation Proclamation declared enslaved people in rebel states free, shifting the Civil War's purpose.

Question 14: What is Iowa's state nickname, and why is it fitting?

The Gateway State, because Iowa served as the gateway to the American West
The Hawkeye State, named in honor of Black Hawk, a Sauk leader, and popularized by a fictional frontier character (Correct answer)
The Prairie State, because Iowa is almost entirely covered in flat prairie
The Corn State, because Iowa produces more corn than any other state

Correct answer: The Hawkeye State, named in honor of Black Hawk, a Sauk leader, and popularized by a fictional frontier character

Iowa is called the Hawkeye State, a nickname popularized by a fictional character in an 1829 novel and honoring Black Hawk, the famous Sauk leader who resisted removal from the region.

Question 15: On the ISASP, what is a 'counterargument' in a persuasive text?

The author's personal anecdote
A statistical fact used as evidence
A supporting detail that strengthens the main claim
An opposing viewpoint the author acknowledges and then refutes (Correct answer)

Correct answer: An opposing viewpoint the author acknowledges and then refutes

A counterargument is an opposing view that the author presents and then addresses or refutes to strengthen their own argument.

Question 16: What is an effective strategy for answering multiple-choice questions on the ISASP when you are unsure of the correct answer?

Always choose the longest answer choice
Always choose the first answer option listed
Skip the question and leave it blank
Eliminate obviously wrong answers first, then choose the best remaining option (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Eliminate obviously wrong answers first, then choose the best remaining option

The process of elimination is an effective test-taking strategy: by ruling out clearly incorrect answers, you increase your chances of selecting the correct one from fewer remaining choices.

Question 17: What is 'author's purpose' as assessed on the ISASP Reading test?

The publishing date of the text
The reason an author wrote the text — to inform, persuade, or entertain (Correct answer)
The author's name and background
The number of sources the author used

Correct answer: The reason an author wrote the text — to inform, persuade, or entertain

Author's purpose describes whether the writer intended to inform readers, persuade them, or provide entertainment.

Question 18: What is a 'claim' in argumentative writing as assessed by ISASP?

A fact that everyone already agrees with
A question posed to the reader
A clear, arguable statement that the writer will support with evidence throughout the essay (Correct answer)
A personal story about the topic

Correct answer: A clear, arguable statement that the writer will support with evidence throughout the essay

A claim is a debatable assertion that takes a position on an issue and serves as the thesis of an argumentative essay.

Question 19: What is a 'theme' in a literary text as assessed by the ISASP?

The time period when the story is set
A list of events in the plot
A universal message or lesson conveyed through the story (Correct answer)
The main character's name

Correct answer: A universal message or lesson conveyed through the story

A theme is the central, universal message or life lesson that the author communicates through the characters, plot, and events of the story.

Question 20: Which part of a nonfiction book helps a reader quickly locate information about a specific topic within that book?

The bibliography
The dedication page
The index (Correct answer)
The glossary

Correct answer: The index

The index is an alphabetical list at the back of a book that shows page numbers where specific topics are discussed, making it easy to locate information quickly.

Question 21: Iowa experiences four distinct seasons because:

Iowa is located far from the equator where temperature extremes are greater
Earth's distance from the Sun changes significantly throughout the year
The Sun produces more energy in summer than in winter
Earth's axis is tilted at about 23.5°, changing the angle of sunlight reaching Iowa (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Earth's axis is tilted at about 23.5°, changing the angle of sunlight reaching Iowa

Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes different parts of Earth to receive more direct sunlight at different times of year, creating the seasons.

Question 22: When taking research notes, a student should:

Write down only the page numbers to look up later
Memorize the information and write nothing down
Copy full paragraphs from sources to remember them exactly
Record key ideas and important details in their own words, noting the source (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Record key ideas and important details in their own words, noting the source

Effective note-taking involves recording key ideas in your own words and noting the source so you can properly cite it and avoid plagiarism later.

Question 23: Which of the following is an example of a fact, NOT an opinion?

Iowa's weather is better than Minnesota's weather.
Iowa is the most beautiful state in the Midwest.
Iowa became the 29th state admitted to the Union in 1846. (Correct answer)
Iowa's corn is the tastiest in the country.

Correct answer: Iowa became the 29th state admitted to the Union in 1846.

The date Iowa became a state (1846) and its order of admission (29th) are verifiable historical facts, unlike subjective opinions about beauty or taste.

Question 24: How does the ISASP differ from the ACT or SAT?

The ISASP is only taken voluntarily, while ACT/SAT are required by Iowa law
The ISASP is harder than the ACT and SAT combined
There is no difference — the ISASP, ACT, and SAT test the same content
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 (Correct answer)

Correct 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.

Question 25: A scientist observes that plant seedlings in a dark room grow toward the only light source. This growth response is called:

Thigmotropism
Phototropism (Correct answer)
Gravitropism
Hydrotropism

Correct answer: Phototropism

Phototropism is the directional growth of a plant toward or away from a light source.

Question 26: On the ISASP ELA assessment, what is 'alliteration'?

The repetition of a vowel sound within a line of poetry
A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely connected words (Correct answer)
The use of words that sound like the noise they describe

Correct answer: The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely connected words

Alliteration is a sound device where the same consonant sound is repeated at the beginning of two or more nearby words, such as 'Peter Piper picked a peck.'

Question 27: On the ISASP, what is the significance of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

It protects freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition (Correct answer)
It prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures
It guarantees the right to a speedy trial
It establishes the right to bear arms

Correct answer: It protects freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

The First Amendment protects five fundamental freedoms: religion, speech, press, peaceful assembly, and the right to petition the government.

Question 28: Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly to show possession?

The teachers' instruction's were clear before the ISASP began.
The teachers instruction was clear before the ISASP began.
The teacher's instruction's were clear before the ISASP began.
The teacher's instructions were clear before the ISASP began. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The teacher's instructions were clear before the ISASP began.

An apostrophe followed by 's' (teacher's) shows that the instructions belong to a single teacher.

Question 29: What is Iowa's primary agricultural product, and how does it rank nationally?

Cotton — Iowa grows more cotton than any other northern state
Wheat — Iowa is the leading wheat producer in the Midwest
Rice — Iowa produces most of the nation's rice supply
Corn — Iowa is consistently the top corn-producing state in the nation (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Corn — Iowa is consistently the top corn-producing state in the nation

Iowa is the top corn-producing state in the United States, with corn being the foundation of its massive agricultural economy.

Question 30: Which of the following is a prime number?

15
21
49
37 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 37

37 has no factors other than 1 and itself, making it prime.

Question 31: On the ISASP Reading test, what does it mean to identify the 'central idea' of an informational text?

The first sentence of the first paragraph
A detail that supports only one section of the text
The most important point the author conveys throughout the text (Correct answer)
The author's personal opinion stated at the end

Correct answer: The most important point the author conveys throughout the text

The central idea is the main point or message the author communicates across the entire informational text.

Question 32: Which of the following is the correct order from least to greatest? 2/3, 0.6, 5/8

2/3, 5/8, 0.6
5/8, 2/3, 0.6
0.6, 5/8, 2/3
5/8, 0.6, 2/3 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 5/8, 0.6, 2/3

5/8 = 0.625, 0.6 = 0.600, 2/3 ≈ 0.667; order: 0.600 < 0.625 < 0.667.

Question 33: What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase (1803) for Iowa's history?

It made Iowa's land part of the United States, opening it to future American settlement and statehood (Correct answer)
It immediately made Iowa a U.S. state with full representation in Congress
It gave France permanent control over the land that became Iowa
It established the first permanent European settlement in Iowa

Correct answer: It made Iowa's land part of the United States, opening it to future American settlement and statehood

The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 transferred a vast territory — including present-day Iowa — from France to the United States, making American settlement and eventual statehood possible.

Question 34: A student is deciding between a .com and a .gov website for research on Iowa tax laws. Which is generally more reliable for this topic and why?

.com, because it is easier to navigate
.gov, because government sites provide official and accurate legal information (Correct answer)
.com, because commercial sites have more information
.gov, because government sites are always free to use

Correct answer: .gov, because government sites provide official and accurate legal information

.gov websites are published by official government agencies and are the authoritative source for information about laws and government policies.

Question 35: On the ISASP, what does it mean to evaluate the 'reliability' of a source in an informational text?

Determine whether the source is entertaining
Judge whether the source is credible, accurate, and trustworthy based on its credentials and evidence (Correct answer)
Count how many pages the source contains
Decide if the source uses colorful illustrations

Correct answer: Judge whether the source is credible, accurate, and trustworthy based on its credentials and evidence

Evaluating reliability means judging whether a source can be trusted based on its author's credentials, accuracy, currency, and use of evidence.

Question 36: On a coordinate plane, point A is at (2, –3) and point B is at (2, 5). What is the distance between A and B?

10
8 (Correct answer)
5
3

Correct answer: 8

Since the x-coordinates are the same, distance = |5 – (–3)| = 8.

Question 37: A flammable liquid called propane was used in an experiment by a researcher to study mass conservation. In several trials, the researcher burnt propane in the presence of oxygen. The mass of carbon dioxide and water vapor created during each trial was calculated by the researcher, who then graphed the results. Which experimental finding most strongly suggests the presence of a chemical reaction?

The temperature changed.
The propane changed shape.
It formed two new substances. (Correct answer)
A gas transformed from a liquid.

Correct answer: It formed two new substances.

Explanation: In a chemical reaction, new substances are formed as a result of the rearrangement of atoms. In this experiment, propane (C3H8) reacts with oxygen (O2) to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapor (H2O), which are different substances than the reactants. This change in substances indicates that a chemical reaction has occurred.

Question 38: How should students approach ISASP multi-select questions where more than one answer may be correct?

Select only one answer even if multiple seem correct
Read all options carefully and select every answer that is supported by the text or question (Correct answer)
Choose the first and last options by default
Always select exactly two answers

Correct answer: Read all options carefully and select every answer that is supported by the text or question

Multi-select questions require choosing all correct answers, so each option must be evaluated independently against the evidence.

Question 39: What is the weight of the birdseed to the nearest tenth of a gram if Mark purchased 253.64 grams of birdseed.?

253.6 (Correct answer)
254
253.8
253

Correct answer: 253.6

Explanation: To round 253.64 grams to the nearest tenth, we look at the digit in the hundredth place, which is 4. Since 4 is less than 5, we keep the digit in the tenth place the same. So, the weight rounded to the nearest tenth of a gram is 253.6 grams.

Question 40: A student swings a pendulum and measures how long each swing takes. Which factor will most affect the period (time per swing) of the pendulum?

The mass of the pendulum bob
The color of the string
The length of the string (Correct answer)
The initial push strength

Correct answer: The length of the string

The length of the pendulum string is the primary factor determining its period; longer strings produce slower swings.

Question 41: On the ISASP, what is the purpose of 'transitions' in writing?

To introduce new characters in a narrative
To repeat the thesis statement in every paragraph
To list sources at the end of an essay
To smoothly connect ideas, sentences, or paragraphs and show relationships between them (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To smoothly connect ideas, sentences, or paragraphs and show relationships between them

Transitions are words or phrases that connect ideas and guide the reader through the logic and flow of a piece of writing.

Question 42: Which of the following is required for a plant to produce glucose?

Hydrogen
Oxygen
Soil
Carbon dioxide (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Carbon dioxide

Explanation: Plants require carbon dioxide from the air as one of the raw materials for photosynthesis, the process by which they produce glucose. During photosynthesis, carbon dioxide is combined with water in the presence of sunlight to create glucose and oxygen. Therefore, carbon dioxide is essential for plants to synthesize glucose and produce energy.

Question 43: What does the word 'elaborate' mean when used as a verb, as might be tested on the ISASP?

To copy information from one source to another
To simplify a complex idea into fewer words
To explain or develop an idea in greater detail (Correct answer)
To disagree with a stated opinion

Correct answer: To explain or develop an idea in greater detail

As a verb, 'elaborate' means to expand on an idea, adding more detail, examples, or explanation to make it clearer or more complete.

Question 44: Which of the following correctly describes the role of the Iowa General Assembly?

It is Iowa's highest court that interprets the state constitution
It is the state legislature that creates Iowa's laws (Correct answer)
It is a federal body that oversees Iowa's elections
It is the executive branch that enforces Iowa's laws

Correct answer: It is the state legislature that creates Iowa's laws

The Iowa General Assembly is the state's bicameral legislature, consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives, responsible for making state laws.

Question 45: On the ISASP, what type of map shows the physical features of the Earth's surface, such as mountains, rivers, and plains?

A physical map (Correct answer)
A political map
A road map
A thematic map

Correct answer: A physical map

A physical map shows natural features of the landscape, including mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes, and plains, typically using colors and shading to indicate elevation.

Question 46: What does it mean to 'make an inference' on the ISASP Reading assessment?

Count the number of paragraphs in the text
Reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning, even if not directly stated (Correct answer)
Identify the genre of the passage
Copy a sentence word-for-word from the text

Correct answer: Reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning, even if not directly stated

Making an inference means using clues from the text combined with prior knowledge to draw a logical conclusion not explicitly stated.

Question 47: A student conducts an experiment to test how fertilizer concentration affects plant growth. Which is the INDEPENDENT variable?

The height of the plant
The number of leaves on the plant
The fertilizer concentration (Correct answer)
The type of soil used

Correct answer: The fertilizer concentration

The independent variable is what the experimenter deliberately changes — in this case, the fertilizer concentration.

Question 48: On the ISASP Reading test, what does 'central idea' of a text mean?

The first sentence of every paragraph
The main point or message the author conveys throughout the text (Correct answer)
A detail that supports a minor argument
The title of the passage

Correct answer: The main point or message the author conveys throughout the text

The central idea is the most important point the author makes throughout the entire text.

Question 49: On the ISASP Reading test, what is an 'author's purpose'?

The length of each paragraph
The setting chosen for the story
The reason the author wrote the text (to inform, persuade, or entertain) (Correct answer)
The number of characters in the text

Correct answer: The reason the author wrote the text (to inform, persuade, or entertain)

An author's purpose is the main reason they wrote the text, which is typically to inform, persuade, or entertain the audience.

Question 50: Which type of writing task on the ISASP requires students to analyze a topic using information from multiple sources?

Creative fiction writing
Personal narrative writing
Informative/explanatory writing (Correct answer)
Descriptive poetry writing

Correct answer: Informative/explanatory writing

Informative/explanatory writing requires students to research and synthesize information from multiple sources to explain a topic clearly and accurately.

Question 51: On the ISASP, what does a 'body paragraph' in an essay typically contain?

Only personal anecdotes with no supporting evidence
A topic sentence, supporting evidence, elaboration, and a transition or concluding sentence (Correct answer)
A restatement of the thesis and a list of facts
Only a topic sentence and a concluding sentence

Correct answer: A topic sentence, supporting evidence, elaboration, and a transition or concluding sentence

A body paragraph typically includes a topic sentence that states the paragraph's main idea, supporting evidence, elaboration on that evidence, and a transition or closing sentence.

Question 52: In ISASP writing, what is the function of a 'concluding paragraph'?

To ask the reader a series of open-ended questions
To introduce a brand-new argument not discussed in the essay
To restate the main idea, synthesize key points, and leave the reader with a final thought (Correct answer)
To list all evidence used in the body paragraphs

Correct answer: To restate the main idea, synthesize key points, and leave the reader with a final thought

A concluding paragraph wraps up the essay by restating the thesis in new words, synthesizing key points, and leaving the reader with a meaningful final thought.

Question 53: During photosynthesis, what happens to the glucose produced?

It is kept in reserve in the chloroplasts of plants to aid in preserving their green color.
Small openings in a plant's leaves allow it to be released into the atmosphere.
The plant uses it to perform life-sustaining processes. (Correct answer)
In order to finish another cycle of photosynthesis, it is mixed with water.

Correct answer: The plant uses it to perform life-sustaining processes.

Explanation: During photosynthesis, plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose, which is a type of sugar. This glucose serves as an energy source for the plant, fueling various life-sustaining processes such as growth, reproduction, and cellular respiration.

Question 54: On a number line, which value is closest to zero?

–0.3 (Correct answer)
3/4
–1.2
1 1/5

Correct answer: –0.3

–0.3 is only 0.3 units from zero, which is less than 0.75, 1.2, and 1.2.

Question 55: What was Manifest Destiny as understood in 19th-century America?

The belief that the United States was destined to expand across North America to the Pacific Ocean (Correct answer)
A law requiring westward migration for all citizens
A military strategy during the Civil War
A trade agreement with Mexico

Correct answer: The belief that the United States was destined to expand across North America to the Pacific Ocean

Manifest Destiny was the 19th-century ideology that American expansion westward to the Pacific was inevitable and divinely ordained.

Question 56: Why is it important to read ALL answer choices before selecting one on the ISASP?

Reading all choices wastes time and should be avoided
Because later answer choices may be more accurate or complete than earlier ones that seem correct at first (Correct answer)
Because test designers place the wrong answers first intentionally
Because the correct answer is always the last choice listed

Correct 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.

Question 57: What number is equal to (7 × 3) + 4 × (1 + 8) ?

43
67
57 (Correct answer)
53

Correct answer: 57

Explanation: To solve the expression, follow the order of operations: parentheses first, then multiplication, and finally addition: (7 × 3) + 4 × (1 + 8) = (21) + 4 × (9) = 21 + (36) = 21 + 36 = 57

Question 58: During which phase of the cell cycle does a cell copy its DNA?

S phase (Synthesis phase) (Correct answer)
Cytokinesis
G1 (Gap 1)
Mitosis

Correct answer: S phase (Synthesis phase)

DNA replication occurs during the S (synthesis) phase of interphase, before the cell enters mitosis.

Question 59: What type of question on the ISASP Reading test asks you to determine how a specific paragraph contributes to the overall text?

A text structure and development question (Correct answer)
A point-of-view identification question
A vocabulary-in-context question
A genre classification question

Correct answer: A text structure and development question

Text structure and development questions ask students to analyze how a particular section or paragraph functions within the whole text.

Question 60: On the ISASP, what does the prefix 'anti-' mean in words like 'antibacterial' and 'antiwar'?

Above or over
Against or opposed to (Correct answer)
Within or inside
Before or prior to

Correct answer: Against or opposed to

The prefix 'anti-' means 'against' or 'opposed to,' so antibacterial means against bacteria and antiwar means opposed to war.

ISASP — Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress

The ISASP measures student proficiency in English Language Arts (reading and writing), Mathematics, and Science across Iowa's academic standards for grades 3 through 11.

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