http://www.netvouz.com/jgordon/folder/6379391491516405793/Assessment+ISAT?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks in folder ISAT on Netvouz http://www.isbe.net/assessment/writing.htm This site explains the schedule of Writing Assessments required by Illinois for ISAT. See the new sample rubrics for the writing component of ISAT and writing descriptions. Links to all other assessments are on this page. Assessment > ISAT jgordon Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:29:53 GMT http://www.isbe.net/assessment/isat.htm This link gives genearl information about the ISAT test and it's administration. See PowerPoint presentations for ISAT reading, writing, science and math. Assessment > ISAT jgordon Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:30:16 GMT http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html Students can practice sample ISAT questions using an interactive format which is typically more engaging for them then paper and pencil trials. This could be an anchor activity whenever students have free time. Assessment > ISAT jgordon Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:23:50 GMT http://www.isbe.net/assessment/pdfs/2009/ISAT_writing.pdf This is a 2008-2009 PowerPoint to explain ISAT Writing in Grades 3, 5, 6 and 8. Note in the last slide that ISBE also sent an Interactive CD to all schools. Assessment > ISAT jgordon Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:22:04 GMT http://www.isbe.net/assessment/htmls/sample_books.htm 2008 ISAT Sample Books plus other resources to help teachers prepare students for the ISAT. Assessment > ISAT jgordon Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:16:12 GMT http://www.isbe.net/assessment/pdfs/writing_perf_def_2007.pdf This link provides the definitions of Exceeds, Meets, Below Standards and Academic Warning for writing in grades 3, 5, 6, and 8. Assessment > ISAT jgordon Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:35:48 GMT