BMS-Prairie: 40 E. Dundee Road • Barrington, IL 60010

State and School Mandated Test Schedule

Dates for testing Middle School students for the 2012-2013 school year are listed below. Links to some suggested websites with sample tests and test taking strategies for parents and students are also listed. Please contact your school administrators for information about these tests and how they are used.
 
 
 
GradesDatesTest Name
6,7,8September 4 -20, 2012MAP
6October 11, 2012CogAT
8December 4, 2012Explore - periods 3,4,5,6.
6,7,8   January 14-Feb. 15, 2013ACCESS
6,7,8January 15th - 18th, 2013Maps - Select Students for all grades
6,7,8             February 25 - March 22, 2013   IAA
6,7,8March 4 - 15th, 2013ISAT   
6,7March 19, 2013Writing Assessment - All 6th Grade. - 7th Grade - select students
6,7,8April 15 - May 3,2013MAP
           
Here are some websites that offer practice ISAT tests and important information:
IBSEIllinois Board of Education ISAT assessment information.
IBSE Sample BooksIBSE sample books & questions for practice.
ISAT Sample Questions Interactive ISAT Multiple-Choice Sample Questions
6th Grade Sample BookDownload in PDF format.
7th Grade Sample BookDownload in PDF format.
Writing Sample BookDownload in PDF format.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here are some websites that offer tips to parents on easing test anxiety:
Middle School.NetNumerous test taking strategies
Testtakingtip.comTest taking strategies, skills & techniques
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here are some test preparation suggestions:
1. Make sure, if possible, that your child attends school during the testing dates.
2. Make sure that your child gets a good nights rest.
3. Provide breakfast on the morning of the test. The School offers breakfast to all student every morning from 7:30 to 7:55 in the Commons.
4. Remind your child to ask the teacher questions if he/she does not understand directions.
5. Let your child know that you have confidence in his/her ability to do his/her best.
6. Encourage your child to carefully read and answer all of the questions.
7. Advise your child not to worry about the test and just do his/her best.

Assessment Information