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) ● IHave APlan: 9th Grade Career/College Planning Lessons (required)

10th Grade

● Iowa Assessment (required) ● STAR Assessment (required) ● IHave APlan: 10th Grade Career/College Planning Lessons (required)

11th Grade

● Iowa Assessment (required) ● STAR Assessment (required) ● IHave APlan: 11th 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)

12th Grade

● IHave APlan: 12th 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)

❖ Ifany test is requiredby state legislative or Department ofEducation action, it willbe added to this listing for theyear required.

STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENTS

ISASP (Iowa statewide assessment of student):

The Iowa Assessments are high school achievement tests that measure student performance in reading, vocabulary, math, and science. The ISASP identifies students as being Advanced, Proficient,