Testing
SBA Testing Schedule
| Grade Level | Date | Day | Test |
|---|---|---|---|
|
5th Grade |
5/13 |
Monday |
5 ELA Computer Adaptive Test |
|
5/14 |
Tuesday |
5 ELA Performance Task day 1 |
|
|
5/15 |
Wednesday |
5 ELA Performance Task day 2 |
|
|
5/16 |
Thursday |
5 Math Computer Adaptive Test |
|
|
5/17 |
Friday |
5 Math Performance Task |
|
|
5/20 |
Monday |
5 WA Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) |
|
|
4th Grade |
5/13 |
Monday |
4 ELA Computer Adaptive Test |
|
5/14 |
Tuesday |
4 ELA Performance Task |
|
|
5/16 |
Thursday |
4 Math Computer Adaptive Test |
|
|
5/17 |
Friday |
4 Math Performance Task |
|
|
3rd Grade |
5/13 |
Monday |
3 ELA Computer Adaptive Test |
|
5/14 |
Tuesday |
3 ELA Performance Task |
|
|
5/16 |
Thursday |
3 Math Computer Adaptive Task |
|
|
5/17 |
Friday |
3 Math Performance Task |
Dear Challenger Grades 3-5 Families,
Your students will be taking the Smarter Balanced Assessment May 13-May 17, 2024.
Please visit the OSPI webpage for more information or our Issaquah School District Testing website for more details regarding this state assessment.
How can you support your child to prepare for the assessment?
- Encourage good sleep!
- Feed them a healthy breakfast and send them to school with an extra snack.
- Send your student to school on time.
- Avoid appointments and family vacations during the testing window. Being absent can cause stress and anxiety for children.
- Be positive! Tell them you are proud of their effort!
- Make up testing times will be offered for students absent due to illness.
- If you are interested, try out an online Smarter Balanced practice or training test or WCAS training test. Visit the Washington Comprehensive Assessment Program (WCAP) page and click on the Practice and Training Tests button.
Questions? Email Linda Ogden, Dean of Students ogdenl@issaquah.wednet.edu
State Testing
Washington students are tested regularly by the state to assess their progress as they move through school. The State Test for elementary school students is the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) for English language arts/literacy (ELA/literacy) and math. In addition to the SBA, students in grades 5, 8 and 11 take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS), which assesses the Washington State 2013 K-12 Science Learning Standards.
District Assessments
Our comprehensive assessment system includes district-wide assessments in Kindergarten through 8th grade. These assessments were carefully selected to provide valid, reliable and useful information on the achievement of our students.
Uses of these assessments include the following:
- Informing instruction. Elementary district assessments provide valuable information on the specific skills and learning needs of students, so that their teachers can design instruction to meet the needs of their students.
- Early identification of learning difficulties. Early identification of literacy and math learning difficulties is critical to supporting and accelerating learning and to preventing early problems from becoming more severe over time. Washington State requires screening for weaknesses in literacy skill development that may be associated with dyslexia. Learn more about this screening process within the ISD.
- School Improvement Planning. Assessment information is used by school leadership teams to direct school improvement efforts and build effective, equitable programs that support learning.
District Assessments include the following:
i-Ready Reading & Math Assessments
Used in Kindergarten through 8th grade, i-Ready Assessment provides information that empowers teachers with a deeper knowledge of their students’ needs. Based on research into assessment design and backed by extensive validity evidence, i-Ready assessments provide information teachers meaningful, actionable insights into students' skill proficiencies and learning needs to empower differentiating instruction.
WaKIDS
WaKIDS is a state-wide program designed to welcome children and their families to kindergarten and the K-12 system as partners in their child’s education. All Issaquah School District elementary schools will participate in the WaKIDS program. WaKIDS is required for schools that receive state funds for full-day kindergarten.