Dates for testing Middle School students for the 2009-2010 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.
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Grades |
Dates |
Test Name |
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6,7,8 |
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MAP |
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6 |
October 12 -14, 2010 |
CogAT |
| 8 |
October 12, 2010 |
EXPLORE |
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6,7,8 |
January 10 - 28, 2011 |
ACCESS |
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6,7,8 |
January 10 - 28, 2011 |
MAP |
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6,7,8 |
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ISAT |
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6,7 |
April 18 - 29, 2011 |
MAP |
| Here are some websites & downloads that offer practice ISAT tests and important information: |
| IBSE |
Illinois Board of Education ISAT assessment information |
| IBSE Sample Books |
ISBE sample books & questions for practice |
| ISAT Sample Questions |
Interactive ISAT Multiple - Choice Sample Question |
| ISAT Writing Assessment |
Information and samples of the ISAT writing assessment |
| 6th Grade Sample Book |
Download in PDF format |
| 7th Grade Sample Book |
Download in PDF format |
| Writing Sample Book |
Download in PDF format |
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Here are some websites that offer tips to parents on easing test anxiety: |
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Numerous test taking strategies to ease test anxiety |
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Test taking strategies, skills and 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 night's 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 Activity Center.
4. Remind your child to ask the teacher questions if he/she does not understand the test 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.
