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ISAT/PSAE Resources
Teacher knowledge of the ISAT/PSAE testing and scoring is imperative in raising student achievement in mathematics.
The Illinois Assessment Frameworks detail what will be tested on the ISAT/PSAE test in reading, mathematics, science, and writing.  Not only does the frameworks detail specific descriptors of testable items, but provide content analysis and specific cognitive complexities to help build a strong mathematics curriculum.
Assessment Frameworks from ISBE

ISAT Math Info & Samples   PSAE Math Info & Samples NAEP Resources TIMSS Resources
 

ISBE resources

This page provides all information pertaining to ISAT testing in mathematics.  Here you will find the reference sheet, rulers, samples, and other information and updates. ISAT sample books (PDF files) are available for download from the ISBE website.  Sample books previous to 2006 will not be aligned to the Illinois Assessment Framework, but still provide sample ISAT problems to use in the classroom.  Released extended response and short response items are also available.

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Interactive Online ISAT practice for students

 

 

ISBE resources

This page provides all information pertaining to PSAE testing.  Here you will find the state PowerPoint presentations, dates of testing, information on graduation, along with sample books in PDF and links to ACT and WorkKeys information.  ISBE will post all information pertaining to the PSAE through this page.  Educators should check the site regularly for updates and information.

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ACT Practice for Students

Help Students to use the Work Keys Information

Description of the WorkKeys levels and samples

 

NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) is an organization that has provided educational assessments and data analysis across the country.  NAEP testing provides quality assurance of individual state assessment practices. These items can be valuable in providing assessment items and samples to integrate into the curriculum.  Samples are in grades 4, 8 and 12. The links below are sample items that we have put together from the NAEP website.  Remember that grade 12 will have questions from throughout grades 8-12.  The NAEP website can be used to search for other tested areas as reading, science, social sciences, and writing.  The links below provide the questions, answer keys, and sample student work.  Questions will include multiple choice, short response, and extended response.

4th Grade MC

4th Grade SR & ER

8th Grade MC

8th Grade SR & ER

 

8th Grade samples

Number Sense

Measurement

Algebra

Geometry

Data, Analysis, Probability

 

12 Grade samples

Number Sense

Measurement

Algebra

Geometry

Data, Analysis, Probability

 TIMSS (Third International Math & Science Study) has now been revised to Trends in Math & Science Study.  These assessments are given to participating countries.  The comparison and research has provided our nation with valuable insight into how mathematics is taught and structured around the world.  Released items for 2003 include 4th and 8th grade only. Click below to access the PDF files for the 2003 samples in mathematics.  These files provide not only test items, but analysis and examples of student work.  Other released test items in PDF files are available from the TIMSS site.

2003 4th Grade Math

2003 8th Grade Math

 

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