Ms. Alisha Pope School Counselor Test Coordinator Ms. Pope is the school counselor and is responsible for coordinating the testing for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade at Meadows Valley School District 11. Click Here: Parent Information about Testing Dates and Times on the Main Meadows Valley School Website

Click on the Idaho Department of Education or the Assessment logo to go to the official sites. Click Here: Family Notification for ISat-Alt Dear Parents,   If you have a student who is currently in junior or senior high school, you are aware that each year the state and federal government mandates assessments of all public school students. You may be familiar with the Idaho Standards Achievement Test or I.S.A.T., which Idaho students have been required to take a minimum of two times each year beginning their 3rd grade year in school.  Students are required to score a "proficient" in reading, language usage, mathematics, and science on the I.S.A.T. as a state graduation requirement. Beginning in the spring of their sophomore year, students taking the I.S.A.T. who score a "proficient" or better bank this score and are no longer are required to take the I.S.A.T assessment.  Juniors and seniors have the opportunity to take the test again if they scored below the required "proficiency" level in the four areas.  Again, they must pass the test in order to graduate.  Special education students have a different set of mandates for graduation that vary on a case-to-case basis.    Please read the I.S.A.T. state testing information. I will be providing announcements for testing dates and times on the Parent Information web page on the Meadows Valley Main website. Please check it throughout the year.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me at 208-347-2411.  Thank you for your time.                                                                                                              Sincerely,                                                   Ms. Alisha Pope Assessment (Testing) Information The Division of Assessment of the Idaho State Department of Education’s purpose is to measure and improve student achievement, identify areas needing intervention, remediation or acceleration, inform parents and guardians about their child's progress, provide comparative local, state and national data regarding the achievement of students in essential skill areas, identify performance trends in student achievement across grade levels tested and student growth over time, and help to determine the technical assistance and consultation priorities for the State Department of Education.   Report Card for 2008-09 Attention Juniors & Seniors! Ms. Alisha Pope would like to invite all Juniors and Seniors to visit the Career Information System C.S.I. website created by the Idaho Department of Education. This website provides valuable career information. Students will need to contact Ms. Pope for the log in and password information to access the information on this website. It lists thousands of careers and the educational path necessary to get into the career, potential earnings and so much more. You may e-mail Ms. Pope at apope@mvsd11.org .   Click on the C.S.I. logo to go to the official website. Do not forget to request your log in and password information from Ms. Pope.

          

COMPASS: College Placement Test The COMPASS test is a computer-adaptive college placement test. The purpose of the COMPASS test: To quickly evaluate incoming students' skill levels in Reading, Writing Skills, Writing Essay, Math, and ESL To place students in appropriate courses To connect them to the resources they need to achieve academic success What Is COMPASS? COMPASS is an untimed, computerized test that helps colleges evaluate a students skills to help place them into appropriate courses. COMPASS offers tests in reading, writing, math, writing essay, and English as a Second Language (ESL). Students receive their COMPASS test results immediately upon completion of testing, and their score report will include placement messages informing them of what courses should be taken and how to register.   How Are COMPASS Scores Used? COMPASS is not used like a traditional test. There is generally no "passing score." Rather, COMPASS scores indicate areas in which students are strong and areas in which a student may need help.  COMPASS can identify problems in major subject areas before they disrupt a students educational progress, giving them the opportunity to prepare more effectively for needed courses. The student and their institution can use scores from COMPASS tests to prepare a course of study that will be appropriate, relevant, and meaningful to them.

ACT Testing Information: The ACT® test assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.   Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) September 12, 2009* August 7, 2009 August 8 – 21, 2009 October 24, 2009 September 18, 2009 September 19 – October 2, 2009 December 12, 2009 November 6, 2009 November 7 – 20, 2009 February 6, 2010** January 5, 2010 January 6 – 15, 2010 April 10, 2010 March 5, 2010 March 6 – 19, 2010 June 12, 2010 May 7, 2010 May 8 – 21, 2010 Click Here for Information on ACT Fees Click Here for ACT Test Preparation Information

PSAT: National Merit Scholarship The Preliminary SAT Test (PSAT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also provides students a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. The PSAT/NMSQT measures: Critical reading skills Math problem-solving skills Writing skills Students have developed these skills over many years, both in and out of school. This test doesn't require them to recall specific facts from their classes. The most common reasons for taking the PSAT are to: Receive feedback on strengths and weaknesses and the skills necessary for college study. Students can then focus their preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice. Students see how their performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college. Students enter a competition for scholarships from NMSC in grade 11. It helps to prepare students for the SAT. Students can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions they will see on the SAT. Students will receive information from colleges when they check "yes" to Student Search Service.

SAT Testing Information: Nearly every college in America accepts the SAT or SAT Subject Tests as a part of its admissions process. That's why more than two million students take the SAT every year. U.S. Registration Deadlines 2009-10 Test Dates Test Regular Registration Deadline (postmark/submit by) October 10, 2009 SAT & Subject Tests September 9, 2009 November 7, 2009 SAT & Subject Tests October 1, 2009 December 5, 2009 SAT & Subject Tests October 31, 2009 January 23, 2010 SAT & Subject Tests December 15, 2009 March 13, 2010 SAT only February 4, 2010 May 1, 2010 SAT & Subject Tests March 25, 2010 June 5, 2010 SAT & Subject Tests April 29, 2010 Click Here for ISAT Test Registration Deadlines and Fees Click Here for More Information on College Board Tests

 

The Idaho Standards Achievement Test (I.S.A.T.) The ISAT is an important component of the statewide student assessment system. The ISAT is administered to students in grades 3rd through 8th and 10th, to provide ongoing monitoring of individual, school, district, and state progress. One component of the ISAT, required for high school graduation, is the 10th grade test in reading, language usage, and mathematics. Proficiency on the 10th grade ISAT verifies that an Idaho student has met Idaho standards in reading, language usage, and mathematics. Academic proficiency is more than test scores. Competency in reading, language usage, mathematics, and science is the goal for every child. In accordance with No Child Left Behind, the ISAT measures proficiency in four key areas: Reading Language Usage Mathematics Science Language Arts (Reading and Language Usage) Assessments The language arts assessments of the ISAT are composed of items that address standards, goals, and objectives for grade 3-8 and 10 in two separate assessments, reading and language usage. The reading goals and objectives for each grade are distributed among two reporting categories: Reading Process and Comprehension/Interpretation. The language usage goals and objectives for each grade are distributed among two reporting categories: Writing Process and Writing Components. Mathematics Assessment The mathematics assessment of the ISAT is composed of items that address standards, goals, and objectives for grades 3-8 and 10. The goals and objectives for each grade are distributed among five reporting categories: Number and Operations; Concepts and Principles of Measurement; Concepts and Language of Algebra and Functions; Principles of Geometry; and Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics.   Science Assessment The science assessment of the ISAT is composed of items that address standards, goals, and objectives for grades 5, 7, and 10. The goals and objectives for each grade are distributed among five reporting categories: Nature of Science, Physical Science, Biology, Earth and Space Systems, and Personal and Social Perspectives; Technology.

Dates Test Includes / Notes Due 09/14/09 – 10/23/09 ISAT – Fall 2009 Last week of each test window is for make–up tests only. Retesting 11th and 12th graders. 10th graders are encouraged to test but will not bank scores. 10/16/09 ISAT – Fall 2009 Last day to order accommodated test materials. 10/23/09 ISAT – Fall 2009 Last day to return accommodated test materials to DRC for scoring. 11/20/09 ISAT – Fall 2009 Final score reports available. 04/12/10 – 05/14/10 ISAT – Spring 2010 Last week of each test window is for make–up tests only. 9th grade will test as will grades 2-8 and 10. 09/13/10 – 10/22/10 ISAT – Fall 2010 Last week of each test window is for make–up tests only. 04/11/11 – 05/13/11 ISAT – Spring 2011 Last week of each test window is for make–up tests only. ISAT Testing http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/assessment/ISAT/ State Wide Test Dates 2009-10 http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/assessment/docs/State%20Test%20Dates.pdf Idaho Alternative Assessment I.A.A. The Idaho Alternative Assessment is for students with disabilities who are unable to participate in the general education statewide assessments. This test consists of teacher ratings based on a variety of performance demonstrations.

DMA testing will be held this year on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 The Direct Mathematics Assessment (DMA) The Direct Mathematics Assessment (DMA) is a performance test given in grades 4th, 6th, and 8th grades. It consists of five mathematical problems for each grade level. Students are required to answer the first problem and then choose three of the remaining four problems to answer. Each problem has several components requiring answers and demonstration of student work. The assessment is scored using a scoring rubric/standard. The assessment is 60 minutes in length. The DMA is given once a year usually in the middle of the school year. Click the Direct Math Assessment Logo to visit the official website.

DWA testing will be held this year on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 The Idaho Direct Writing Assessment (DWA) The Idaho Direct Writing Assessment (DWA) is a performance test given in 5th, 7th and 9th grades. It assess progress toward achieving Idaho Language Arts Standards. The DWA requires students to plan and write an essay in response to an assigned prompt within a 90-minute time frame. The prompts used for the DWA are developed by Idaho teachers’, field tested in Idaho schools, and reviewed by the Idaho DWA Steering Committee. Fifth-grade students are asked to write a narrative essay, seventh-grade and ninth-grade students are asked to write an expository essay. Idaho teachers then score the writing samples. Click the Direct Write Assessment Logo to visit the official website.