Assessments

The STAAR/EOC assessments are a series of standardized test based on state curriculum standards in core subjects including reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.

All students in grades 3- 12 participate in the STAAR assessments. https://texasassessment.com/families

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Limited English proficient students (EL) take the TELPAS assessment. The purpose of the assessment is to monitor the progress of EL students in learning the English Language. TELPAS contains three assessments; reading, listening and speaking. The TELPAS assessment is part of the State of Texas Assessment system. The assessments are administered each spring. All EL students in grades K-12 are required to take the TELPAS assessment.

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The circle assessment tracks child development through an online progress monitoring system. The goal of the assessment is to provide teachers with data about school readiness for each student. Teachers use the data provide to target instruction for students.

Pre-K and head start students participate in the Circle Assessment.

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The CogAT is an evaluation of a student’s verbal, quantitative and non-verbal reasoning skills.

CogAT is administered to second grade students.

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The NNAT is a nonverbal test that utilizes shapes and figures to evaluate problem-solving and reasoning abilities of a child.

Kindergarten and first grade students participate in the NNAT assessment.

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Map Growth measures what skills students have mastered and provides information to teachers about what students are ready to learn. MAP data is use to help teachers target instruction for their students.

Students Kindergarten through 10th grade participate in the MAP assessment.

CBA assessments are locally developed assessments to measure mastery of the State of Texas curriculum. Assessments are administered on 9 weeks bases to help teachers plan targeted instruction for all students.

Students in grades 3-11 participate in CBA assessments.

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ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

The ASVAB is offered to students grades 10 – 12 who are interested in a career with the United States Military. The test is administered in November each year. Interested students may sign up for the assessment in the high school counseling office.

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The PSAT/NMSQT is administered by the College Board and cosponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The test is composed of four sections: two Math Sections, Critical Reading, and Writing Skills. CISD offers the PSAT to all 10th graders free of charge as a practice opportunity for the SAT. All 11th graders taking the PSAT that meet the National Merit Scholarship qualifying index score are notified their senior year. After notification, students must complete an application to become a National Merit Finalist. Other factors beside the PSAT selection Index score are taken into account, such as the student’s Grade Point Average and a confirming SAT score. Home school student interested in taking the PSAT may contact the high school testing coordinator to register for the assessment. The assessment takes place yearly in October.

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The SAT is a college entrance test that is comprised of two sections of Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing . The SAT also includes an optional Essay section. To meet the college readiness benchmark a student must score a 530 on the Math section and a 480 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section. Students may register for the SAT at the link posted above.

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The ACT is a college entrance test that is comprised of multiple-choice test in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT offers an optional essay section. To meet the college readiness benchmarks students must have a Composite score of 23. Each academic section has a college readiness benchmark score. The college readiness scores for each academic area are as follows: Math – 22, Reading – 22, English – 18, Science – 24. Students may register for the ACT at the link listed above.

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The TSI assessment is part of the Texas Success initiative program. The test is designed to help a college or university determine if a student is ready for college-level work in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. All incoming college students in Texas are required to take the TSI assessment unless the student is already exempt. A student may be exempt by reaching the college readiness benchmark on the SAT or ACT.

Each academic area assessed on the TSI has a college readiness score. The benchmark scores are as follows: Reading – 351, Math -350, English multiple-choice 340, Essay -4. Students interested in taking dual credit classes may take the TSI as early as the spring of their freshman year. CISD will pay for one assessment opportunity for all juniors who have not previously taken the test.