State Testing
State and District Assessment Calendar 2018-2019
| Who | What | When |
| Kindergarten | CogAT Screener | November 5-8, 2018 |
| 2nd Grade | ITBS | January 15-18, 2019 |
| 2nd Grade | CogAT | March 5-7, 2019 |
| 3rd - 5th Grades | Smarter Balanced Assessment | April 23 - May 21, 2019 |
Smarter Balanced Assessment
The Smarter Balanced Assessment is the test we use in Washington State to measure student achievement in math and English language arts. All students in grades 3, 4, and 5 take the test online during school. The assessment will measure critical thinking with questions that ask students to demonstrate their research, writing, and problem solving skills in both math and English language arts.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Useful Links:
- SBA Sample Questions
- Practice and Training Tests
- Achievement Levels
- Understand your child’s score video (bottom of page)
- SBA Development and Design
- Washington Test Guide for Parents (Great Schools)
Testing Times and Breaks:
Typically students will start the test around 9:30 a.m. and finish within 2-3 hours. However, assessments are untimed and students can take breaks as needed. Students may bring snacks to eat during their breaks. Please make sure your student is on time and well rested.
Testing Schedule:
| Tuesday | April 23 | 4th Grade | English Language Arts - Cognitive Abilities Test |
| Thursday | April 25 | 4th Grade | English Language Arts - Performance Task |
| Friday | April 26 | 4th Grade | English Language Arts - Performance Task |
| Monday | April 29 | 4th Grade | Mathematics - Cognitive Abilities Test |
| Tuesday | April 30 | 4th Grade | Mathematics - Performance Task |
| Thursday | May 2 | 3rd Grade | Mathematics - Cognitive Abilities Test |
| Monday | May 6 | 3rd Grade | English Language Arts - Performance Task |
| Tuesday | May 7 | 3rd Grade | English Language Arts - Performance Task |
| Thursday | May 9 | 3rd Grade | English Language Arts - Cognitive Abilities Test |
| Friday | May 10 | 3rd Grade | Mathematics - Performance Task |
| Monday | May 13 | 5th Grade | English Language Arts - Performance Task |
| Tuesday | May 14 | 5th Grade | English Language Arts - Performance Task |
| Thursday | May 16 | 5th Grade | English Language Arts - Cognitive Abilities Test |
| Friday | May 17 | 5th Grade | Mathematics - Performance Task |
| Monday | May 20 | 5th Grade | Mathematics - Cognitive Abilities Test |
| Tuesday | May 21 | 5th Grade | Science |
Equal Opportunity Notice
The Issaquah School District complies with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities, or employment related matters, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, District Title IX Coordinator, Section 504/ADA Coordinator or Compliance Coordinator for 28A.540 and 28A.642 RCW, in writing or by telephone. The Issaquah School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all educational programs, services and activities. For information regarding interpretation and translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact Kathy Connally in writing or by telephone.
For general information or to be directed to a specific department, please contact the ISD Receptionist at 425-837-7000.
Amanda Dorey, Title IX Coordinator Stacey Zachau, District HIB Coordinator Lisa Hechtman, Civil Rights Compliance Officer Pam Ridenour, Section 504 Coordinator
425-837-7000 5150 220th AVE SE, Issaquah, WA 98029