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2011 Science ISAT Overview for Grades 4 and 7: Assessment Framework and Preparation

The 2011 Science ISAT (Illinois Standards Achievement Test) for Grades 4 and 7 consists of multiple-choice questions aligned with the Illinois Assessment Framework. There are two 45-minute sessions with up to 10 extra minutes, featuring a total of 82 questions across all science standards, each comprising approximately 10% of the test. Topics include Science Inquiry, Life Science, Environmental Science, and more. To prepare, students should engage with the Illinois Learning Standards and familiarize themselves with the testing format. Sample books will be released in Fall 2010.

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2011 Science ISAT Overview for Grades 4 and 7: Assessment Framework and Preparation

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  1. 2011 Science ISAT Grades 4 and 7

  2. Science ISAT • Aligned to the Illinois Assessment Framework • All multiple-choice items – no open extended responses for science • 2, 45 minute sessions • Up to 10 extra min. • 82 items

  3. Science ISAT • All science standards assessed—approx. 10% of test devoted to each standard: • 11A Science Inquiry, 11B Technological Design, 12A Life Science, 12B Environmental Science, 12C Chemistry, 12D Force and Motion, 12E Earth Science, 12F Astronomy, 13A Safety, Ethics, 13B History of Science, Technology in Science

  4. Item Writing • Align to the Assessment Framework • One correct answer • Avoid cultural bias • Language appropriate for targeted grade • Responses all about the same length or two long, two short • Graphics only if needed • No “All of the above” or “None of the above”

  5. All states were mandated to assess science by 2008 • IL already had science assessments at grades 4, 7 and 11

  6. Test Preparation for Students

  7. Illinois Learning Standards used throughout the year • Integrate test-taking skills into regular classroom instruction • Students should be familiar with testing formats and taking timed tests

  8. 2011 Sample Books and Interactive ISAT items • The 2011 Interactive ISAT items will be posted online Fall, 2010 at www.isbe.net/assessment/htmls/sample_books.htm • The 2011 Sample Books will be posted in Fall, 2010.

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