Standardized Assessment Programs

STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS

Standardized testing plays a significant part in the planning process for post-high school transition. The Mid-Prairie High School teachers and staff, parents, and students will collaborate to develop an appropriate four-year academic plan for each student. The MPHS testing plan is designed to comply with Iowa Department of Education requirements. In addition, these assessments provide helpful information about students’ strengths and interests. Finally, assessment results are analyzed to provide feedback regarding the effectiveness of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

9th Grade ● Iowa Assessment (required) ● STAR Assessment (required) ● I Have A Plan: 9 th Grade Career/College Planning Lessons (required)

10 th Grade ● Iowa Assessment (required) ● STAR Assessment (required) ● I Have A Plan: 10 th Grade Career/College Planning Lessons (required)

11 th Grade ● Iowa Assessment (required) ● STAR Assessment (required) ● I Have A Plan: 11 th Grade Career/College Planning Lessons (required) ● ACT (optional) ** fee required ● SAT I (optional) ** fee required ● PSAT: Pre-SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (optional) ** fee required ● Accuplacer & ALEKS (Kirkwood placement) (optional) ● Iowa Seal of Biliteracy (optional)

12 th Grade ● I Have A Plan: 12 th Grade Career/College Planning Lessons (required) ● STAR Assessment (required) ● ACT (optional) ** fee required ● SAT I (optional) ** fee required ● Accuplacer & ALEKS (Kirkwood placement) (optional) ● Iowa Seal of Biliteracy (optional)

If any test is required by state legislative or Department of Education action, it will be added to this listing for the year required.