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The Iowa Tests are achievement tests published by the University of Iowa and are part of the “The Iowa Testing Programs.” The two most commonly-given Iowa Tests are the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) and the Iowa Assessments. Both are achievement tests meaning they assess a child’s knowledge of what they have learned in school and are not cognitive or IQ tests. Despite the name, many states and private schools administer Iowa Tests.
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As early as Kindergarten, we give you the option of testing your child each year. Lab school believes it is your choice whether or not you would like this opportunity to gauge your Childs progress. For those of you who choose this route, we offer the Iowa Tests. Testing is done in Reading, Language, and Mathematics. Beginning in 3rd grade, Written Expression is included.
The Forms are equivalent and built to the same content specifications. They provide comparable interpretations and the same detailed reports at skill and item level, so educators and parents receive ideal support for pre- and post-testing models.
The Forms are equivalent and built to the same content specifications. They provide comparable interpretations and the same detailed reports at skill and item level, so educators and parents receive ideal support for pre- and post-testing models.
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The IOWA test helps to:
Monitor Track growth in student performance over time for individuals and groups. Indicate Determine college and career readiness with comparisons to established benchmarks. Evaluate Find out the degree to which students have mastered core learning standards. Identify Discover students who may benefit from intervention or bigger challenges |
The IOWA Test Gives you Information to Tract Goals:
Measuring Growth The Iowa Assessments are built on a continuous vertical scale, Kindergarten to Grade 12. High-Stakes Predictiveness Reporting shows tracking towards postsecondary education and predicts SAT®/ACT® as early as Grade 6. Alignment to Targets Cognitive difficulty of items are tagged to one of three different levels, and content is aligned to next-generation standards. |
DORA: Diagnostic Online Reading Assessment (DORA) is a K-12 measure that provides objective, individualized assessment data across eight reading measures that together profile each student's reading abilities and prescribe individual learning paths. Previously, only available via one on one testing by a reading specialists, DORA allows home users to have access to quality diagnostic assessment in the comfort of your own home or learning environment
When taking DORA, students are tested in the following:
High-Frequency Word Subtest
Word Recognition Subtest
Phonics (Word Analysis) Subtest
Spelling Subtest
Oral Vocabulary (Word Meaning) Subtest
Reading Comprehension (Silent Reading) Subtest
High-Frequency Word Subtest
Word Recognition Subtest
Phonics (Word Analysis) Subtest
Spelling Subtest
Oral Vocabulary (Word Meaning) Subtest
Reading Comprehension (Silent Reading) Subtest
