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What is ISA?
• The ISA assessment program is designed
specifically for students in international schools in
Grades 3-10.
• It is designed to assess Mathematical Literacy,
Scientific Literacy, Reading.
Test Sessions Test Sessions
• Schools will need to set aside two (2) mornings for • Students should be allowed enough time to
the Mathematical Literacy, and Reading complete all the questions that they are able to do.
assessments during the set administration dates.
• At the end of each test session, teachers are
• For schools administering Scientific Literacy, advised to allow extra 5-10 minutes to any students
additional morning(s) is/are required. who are still working profitably.
• It is important that tests are administered in the • Students who finish early may be allowed to read
morning, while students are fresh. a book, or do other quiet activities.
Administration Dates Test Timetable
Mathematical Literacy
• 13 February 2018 (Paper-Based)
Mathematical Literacy
TEST 1: 13 February 2018 Grades 3-10
For Grades 3-10
Orientation 8:00 AM – 8:05 AM
Paper-based test
Student Details 8:05 AM – 8:10 AM
• 14 February 2018 Mathematical Literacy Part One
Reading Practice Questions 8:10 AM – 8:25 AM
For Grades 3-10 Test Questions 8:25 AM – 9:00 AM
Paper-based test
BREAK 9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
• 15-22 February 2018 Mathematical Literacy Part Two
Scientific Literacy Test Questions 9:20 AM – 9:55 AM
For Grades 7-10
Online test
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Test Timetable Test Timetable
Reading Scientific Literacy
(Paper-Based) (Online)
TEST 2: 14 February 2018 Grades 3-10 TEST 3: 15-22 February 2018 Grades 7-10
Orientation 8:00 AM – 8:05 AM 15 February (Thu) Grade 10
Reading 18 February (Sun) Grade 9
Practice Questions 8:05 AM – 8:15 AM 19 February (Mon) Grade 8
Test Questions 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM 20 February (Tue) Grade 7
21-22 February (Wed-Thu) Absent students
Test Timetable Materials Required – Student
Scientific Literacy (Paper-Based Tests)
(Online)
For the paper-based tests, each student needs:
TEST 3: 15-22 February 2018 Grades 7-10 1. their copy of the student booklet
Orientation 8:00 AM – 8:05 AM 2. a grey-lead pencil (No. 2 HB or 2HB)
Scientific Literacy
3. an eraser
Practice Questions 8:05 AM – 8:15 AM
4. a pencil sharpener or spare pencils
Test Questions 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM
5. a ruler
6. few sheets of scrap paper
Materials Required – Teacher Preparing for Paper Testing
(Paper-Based Tests)
For the paper-based tests, each teacher needs: • Each student in the registered grades and each
1. a copy of the Administration Handbook assessment administrator / proctor will receive one
2. a copy of the student booklet copy of the following test booklets:
3. a watch or clock showing minutes
4. extra pencils, erasers and sharpeners Grade 3 – Dark Blue Grade 7 – Purple
5. extra rulers Grade 4 – Dark Pink Grade 8 – Dark Green
6. extra sheets of scrap paper Grade 5 – Light Green Grade 9 – Red
7. a copy of the Feedback Form Grade 6 – Light Blue Grade 10 – Orange
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Preparing for Paper Testing Preparing for Paper Testing
Assigned Administrators / Proctors for ISA • All of the assessments (Mathematical Literacy,
3A – Ms. Crizy 6G – Ms. Michelle & Ms. Tess
Reading and Writing Tasks A and B) are contained
3B – Ms. Liz 7B1 – Ms. Rochelle
in only one test booklet for each grade level.
3C – Ms. Joy 7B2 – Sir Henry
3D – Ms. Jojo 7G – Ms. Eireen
4A – Ms. Mari 8B – Ms. Jane & Ms. Jen NOTE: Since the school has not registered English
4B – Ms. Flot 8G – Ms. Brenda Writing Assessment, please advise the students that
4C – Ms. Cathy 9B – Sir Andrew
they must NOT attempt answering the Writing Tasks
5B1 – Ms. Irene 9G – Ms. Aleli
A and B in their Test Booklet.
5B2 – Ms. Rosette 10B – Sir Jun
5G – Ms. Abby & Ms. Elvie 10G – Ms. Elen
6B – Ms. Meliza & Sir Joecris
Administering the Test Preparing for Paper Testing
• The Day 1 assessments are printed in a different
orientation from the Day 2 assessments, and both
begin at opposite ends of the booklet. Do NOT
allow students to flip the booklet and glance at its
opposite side.
• Each test administrator / proctor will receive a
NOTE: Date of birth must follow the format
copy of the Administration Handbook.
DD-MM-YYYY.
Administering the Test Administering the Test
• Each test administrator / proctor must complete • If necessary, reorganize seating to ensure that
the Teacher’s Feedback Form and Confidentiality each student works independently.
Agreement Form.
• Ensure that all students have the necessary
• All teachers administering the assessments must materials in taking the test before allowing them to
receive a copy of the Administration Handbook start.
and must read through the handbook days before
the assessments to familiarize themselves with the • Note that a mathematical formula sheet is
requirements and procedures. included in every Grade 8, 9 and 10 student
booklet.
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Administering the Test Administering the Test
(Assistance to Students)
• If necessary, reorganize seating to ensure that • Mathematical Literacy: Teachers may read test
each student works independently. questions to students who are unable to do so
themselves.
• Ensure that all students have the necessary
materials in taking the test before allowing them to • Reading: Teachers are NOT permitted to read
start. questions to students. As it is a test of reading, it is
inappropriate to read aloud material from the
• Note that a mathematical formula sheet is student handbook (apart from practice questions
included in every Grade 8, 9 and 10 student and instructions).
booklet.
Administering the Test Finishing the Test
(Assistance to Students)
• All Tests: If students are uncertain about how to • Proctors must ensure that all booklets are
show their answers, the teacher may explain this at collected after DAY 1 and DAY 2 of the testing
any time during the test. period.
• All Tests: Do not give students the answer to a • Booklets, Feedback Forms and Testing Report
test question, the meaning of a mathematical term, Forms must all be submitted back to Ms. Vicky’s
the spelling of words, or hints about how to office after the test.
approach a question or about what an answer
might be.
Make-Up Testing
• Students who are absent for any part of the
assessment can be granted make-up time if the
school is able to replicate assessment conditions –
with staff member to administer and supervise
Thank you for your invaluable
assessment – at another time.
support and cooperation!
