• Indiana State Assessments - ISTEP

    ISTEP Rescore Window - June 19 - July 17, 2017

    Use the parent portal access letter below for directions on how to login to your parent account to view and request a rescore of the ISTEP Spring results.

    IDOE Assessment site: http://www.doe.in.gov/assessment

    Guides for Parents

    Spring 2017 ISTEP+ Sample Parent Portal Access Letter (English)
    Spring 2017 ISTEP+ Sample Parent Portal Access Letter (Spanish)
    ISTEP+ Parent Portal Quick Guide - Spring 2017 
    Math Accountability Assessment FAQ 
    Grade 9 Accountability Cohort Test 

    Important ISTEP+ Score Reporting Dates:

    5/19/17: Parent Portal Claim Codes Available
     
    6/16/17: OnDemand Reports Preliminary (Proficiency, Pass/Did Not Pass/Undetermined) available for schools
     
    6/19/17: Parent Portal Opens
     
    6/19/17 - 7/7/17: Request for Rescore Window 
     
     

    ISTEP+
    ISTEP Rescore Window - June 19 - July 17, 2017

    Use the parent portal access letter below for directions on how to login to your parent account to view and request a rescore of the ISTEP Spring results.


    IDOE Assessment site: http://www.doe.in.gov/assessment
    Guides for Parents

    Spring 2017 ISTEP+ Sample Parent Portal Access Letter (English)


    Spring 2017 ISTEP+ Sample Parent Portal Access Letter (Spanish)

    ISTEP+ Parent Portal Quick Guide - Spring 2017 

    Math Accountability Assessment FAQ 

    Grade 9 Accountability Cohort Test 

    Important ISTEP+ Score Reporting Dates:

    5/19/17:Parent Portal Claim Codes Available

    6/16/17:OnDemand Reports Preliminary (Proficiency, Pass/Did Not Pass/Undetermined) available for schools

    6/19/17: Parent Portal Opens

    6/19/17 - 7/7/17: Request for Rescore Window


    Perspective Quick Guide for Parents - ISTEP+ 

    Perspective is a resource for teachers, parents and students. The Perspective site offers students online practice based on each child's test results.  Each student ISTEP+ report has a code for English and Math. To enter into the Perspective site click on the link below. Perspective also has resources for parents and teachers – lessons, guides by age and grade level and broken down into skills for practice.
     
    Pearson Perspective Quick Guide Information Handout - "How To" 
    Access the Perspective Site Here -  Pearson Perspective ISTEP Prep Site

    Parents and students should look at the bottom of the student report for the Learning Locator code.  This is entered into the Pearson site to begin using the program. 

     
     
    Click on the links below to move between sections

    Testing Windows      Goal Setting Newsletter      Listing of all state tests               

    Experience ISTEP+ online Site:
    http://download.pearsonaccessnext.com/IN/in-practice-tests-links.html

    Login and Password Not Needed. Use this as an instructional tool for classroom discussions.
    Select "Indiana" from the list. 
    Click on the "Practice Tests" link for the desired grade level 
    (a user name and password is not required)
    Then click "Start Test Now"

     
     
    "Goal Setting Worksheet" - Plan to Pass the ISTEP+, IREAD3 and ECA exams
               page 1    pg 2      
    ** Use the links and information below to plan your goal to achieve a score of "Pass" or "Pass+.**
    Resources for Families to Prepare and Pass the Test
    Student Assistance - Need Help with Academics? - Click Here
    Khan Academy -  Online Assistance - Anytime - Anywhere!
    Fantastic resource for all ages!

     
     
     
    When are ISTEP+, IREAD3 and ECA Assessments Administered?
     
    ECA (Early Winter)   December 5-16, 2016
    ISTEP+ Part 1            February 27 - March 10, 2017
    IREAD-3                    March 13-17, 2017 (online)
    ISTEP+ Part 2            April 17 - May 5, 2017
    ECA (Spring)             April 24 - May 26, 2017
    ECA (Summer)          August 21 - September 1, 2017
     
    ISTAR Part 1            January 9 - February 3, 2017
    ISTAR Part 2            April 10 - May 19, 2017
     
    WIDA Access         January 9 - February 24, 2017

    Accuplacer Part 1   October 3 - November 23, 2016
    Accuplacer Part 2   February 13 - March 31, 2017

    SAT April 5, 2017
     
    Results

    ISTEP+ Parent Network

    Login questions, and technical questions should be addressed to the following.

    State Testing Resources for Students and Parents to Prepare and Pass the Test

    ECA - End of Course Exams
    (Applies to graduating classes of 2017 and 2018)

    All high school students will need to pass the Algebra I and English 10 exams to qualify for graduation. These assessments are taken whenever students complete the corresponding course, typically in May.  Students are given several chances of retesting.  Retesting occurs in December and May. 
     

    ISTEP+ Overview
    Grades 3-8
    Grade 10

    The purpose of the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress Plus (ISTEP+) program is to measure student achievement in the subject areas of English/Language Arts (Grades 3-8, 10), Mathematics (Grades 3-8, 10), Science (Grades 4 and 6), and Social Studies (Grades 5 and 7). In particular, ISTEP+ reports student achievement levels according to the Indiana Academic Standards that were adopted by the Indiana State Board of Education. An Applied Skills Assessment is completed during Part 1 in February/March and a Multiple-Choice Assessment is completed during Part 2 in April/May, which are required components of the ISTEP+ program, are used to measure these standards.
     
    After scoring is completed parents may submit a request to the school to have a student's test rescored.  Information will be sent home after each testing term.  A rescore can only be submitted to the Department of Education with a parent request.  
     
    ISTEP+ Preparation - Experience Online Testing for Part 2 and IREAD3

    Experience ISTEP+ online Site:
    http://download.pearsonaccessnext.com/IN/in-practice-tests-links.html

    Login and Password Not Needed. Use this as an instructional tool for classroom discussions.
    Select "Indiana" from the list. 
    Click on the "Practice Tests" link for the desired grade level 
    (a user name and password is not required)
    Then click "Start Test Now" 

    Directions for laptops and mobile devices- click here for directions


     
     
    IREAD-3
    This is a reading comprehension exam for all 3rd graders.  3rd grade students take this test in March and have the opportunity to retest in the summer if the test is not passed at proficiency.

    Question & Answer Reference from the Indiana Department of Education
    IREAD-3 Parent Letter, introduces IREAD-3.

    IREAD-3 Parent Guidance, provides details regardingPublic Law 109 and the skills assessed on IREAD-3
    Parent Meeting Presentation- Overview of IREAD and ISTEP 2014
     
    ISTAR is a state assessment that is given to students that qualify.  The tests are alternative assessments to the ISTEP+. Typically these tests are administered during the ISTEP+ Part 2 window in the spring. 
     
     The purpose of the English Language Proficiency assessments is to determine a student's level of English proficiency. A Placement Test, administered upon a student's arrival in the United States, is used to determine which English Learner (EL) services are appropriate for the student. The annual assessment, administered in January and February, is used to determine the student's current level of English proficiency. The annual assessment is also used for accountability purposes.
     
    ACCUPLACER, which is a computer-adaptive testing system developed by The College Board.  These exams provide both placement scores for placement into college courses and diagnostic scores that can be used to “drill down” and identify students’ strengths and specific areas of need. The results and information from the ACCUPLACER exams provide schools with a detailed assessment of students’ skills, which will assist in course selection and remediation plans for students.
    Online Resources for Preparing and Making a Plan for the State Assessments

     
    Khan Academy -  Online Assistance - Anytime - Anywhere!
     
    ISTEP+
     
    ECA 
    ECA Blueprints: The purpose of the test blueprints, designed with the help of Indiana classroom teachers, is to make transparent to educators the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of students on the assessments.

    ECA Item Samplers: The Item Samplers on the IDOE website provide information about ECAs for students, parents, educators and others. The items in each sampler are examples of the types of items found on ECAs. These examples can serve as models when teachers are constructing items for classroom assessment. It should be noted that the samplers are not practice tests.
    Click the link below to access the ECA Resources -
    http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/assessment/end-course-assessments-ecas

    IREAD-3 
    The purpose of the Indiana Reading Evaluation And Determination (IREAD-3) assessment is to measure foundational reading standards through grade three. Based on the Indiana Academic Standards, IREAD-3 is a summative assessment that was developed in accordance with House Enrolled Act 1367 (also known as Public Law 109 in 2010), which "requires the evaluation of reading skills for students who are in grade three beginning in the Spring of 2012 to ensure that all students can read proficiently before moving on to grade four."

    The link below contains information regarding the test blueprint, sample items and results.
    http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/assessment/iread-3 

      
     
    ISTEP+ Preparations at Grades 3-8:
    Curriculum: 
    IDOE's English/LA Toolkits and Math Toolkits should be used to refer back to the IAS standards identified by the IDOE as standards that may be assessed on the Applied Skills and Multiple Choice tests.
     
    The standards that the students are learning and being assessed upon are the major clusters which were identified by the IDOE.
     
    ISTEP+ Testing Materials: http://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/istep-grades-3-8
    Use the link above to access the following information: 
    -Assessment Blueprints
    -Math and ELA Rubrics- Have students practice scoring items and their own work using the ISTEP rubrics.
    -Constructed Response-  Practice - Practice - Practice!!!  Students should be aware of the 2 point rubric and use it daily in class verbally and in writing responses.  A good practice is to site two pieces of evidence on all CR items.  Have students get in the habit of including 2 pieces of evidence in all they do. 
     
     
    Practice Make Perfect:
    Practice a few problems at a time and allows for in-depth discussion to follow.
     
     
    Contact

    Office of Student Assessment
    Indiana Department of Education
    151 West Ohio Street
    Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
    Phone: (317) 232-9050
    Toll-free: (888) 544-7837
    Fax: (317) 233-2196
    istep@doe.in.gov

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