BMS-Prairie: 40 E. Dundee Road • Barrington, IL 60010

State and School Mandated Test Schedule

Dates for testing Middle School students for the 2012-2013 school year are listed below. Links to some suggested websites with sample tests and test taking strategies for parents and students are also listed. Please contact your school administrators for information about these tests and how they are used.
 
 
 
GradesDatesTest Name
6,7,8August 26th - Sept. 13, 2013
MAP
6October 8,9,10,11, 2013
CogAT
8December  2-6,  2014Explore
6,7,8   January 13-February 13, 2014
ACCESS
6,7,8December 2 - 20, 2013
Maps - Selected Students
6,7,8             February 24-March 20, 2014  
IAA
6,7,8March 3 - March 14, 2014
ISAT   
6,8March 19, 2014Writing Assessment - 6th and 8th  - select students
6,7,8April 14 - May 2,2014MAP



           
Here are some websites that offer practice ISAT tests and important information:
IBSEIllinois Board of Education ISAT assessment information.
IBSE Sample BooksIBSE sample books & questions for practice.
ISAT Sample Questions Interactive ISAT Multiple-Choice Sample Questions
6th Grade Sample BookDownload in PDF format.
7th Grade Sample BookDownload in PDF format.
Writing Sample BookDownload in PDF format.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here are some websites that offer tips to parents on easing test anxiety:
Middle School.NetNumerous test taking strategies
Testtakingtip.comTest taking strategies, skills & techniques
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here are some test preparation suggestions:
1. Make sure, if possible, that your child attends school during the testing dates.
2. Make sure that your child gets a good nights rest.
3. Provide breakfast on the morning of the test. The School offers breakfast to all student every morning from 7:30 to 7:55 in the Commons.
4. Remind your child to ask the teacher questions if he/she does not understand directions.
5. Let your child know that you have confidence in his/her ability to do his/her best.
6. Encourage your child to carefully read and answer all of the questions.
7. Advise your child not to worry about the test and just do his/her best.

Assessment Information