ISAT Performance To Decline Dramatically In 2013
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December 4, 2012
Chicago, IL –Many schools, administrators and parents across Chicago take pride in the high percentages of their students that “meet” or “exceed” ISAT standards. However, changes will occur in 2013 that are expected to dramatically lower these percentages by 30% or more.
As part of its deal to receive a waiver from NCLB sanctions, the State of Illinois agreed to raise its 2013 ISAT cut scores to be better aligned with PSAE standards. In addition, the State of Illinois is incorporating Common Core content into its assessments sooner than originally announced. In March 2013, 20-30% of ISAT items will reflect Common Core standards. This number will increase further in 2014 to as high as 40-50%.
