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This page shows you how to interpret the Individual Student Report, which summarizes your student’s performance on the most recent administration of the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). The ISASP is intended to provide information to families on how students are performing on the Iowa Core Academic Standards.

As you review the ISASP results, take time to talk about the results with your student. Ask questions and get feedback from your student on academic areas of strength, what additional supports will help, and what engages them in the classroom. Reach out to your school with this feedback and ISASP results to find out more on how to continue to help your student with growth and opportunities.

Click on each tab below to read more information.

This tab explains how to understand page 1 of the report. You will see an overview of how your student performed on each subject test of the ISASP. There is a scale score for the subject test, performance graphic of the scale score, and achievement level based on the scale score. There is a description of performance which provides more information of how your student understands the subject content.

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This tab explains how to understand page 2 of the report. You will see how your student performed on the Iowa Core Domains of each subject test. The domains are content specific areas of focus for the subject. There are domains listed for each subject test and percentage of questions your student answered correctly for each domain.

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 Performance Level Descriptor
ELA Grades 3-11
ELA Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Not Yet Proficient
The English Language Arts (ELA) Total scale score is the combination of your Reading (999) and Language/Writing (999) scale scores.
A student at this level has not demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities to be proficient in ELA. Page two of this report provides more information about your student’s performance in the domains of ELA.
More information about your student’s English Language Arts Total score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
ELA Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Proficient
The English Language Arts (ELA) Total scale score is the combination of your Reading (999) and Language/Writing (999) scale scores.
A student at this level has the knowledge, skills and abilities to be proficient in ELA. This may include the ability to read, comprehend and analyze literary and informational texts. This may also include the ability to write coherent pieces that are appropriate, organized, and use standard English. Page two of this report provides information about your student’s performance in the domains of ELA.
More information about your student’s English Language Arts Total score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
ELA Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Advanced
The English Language Arts (ELA) Total scale score is the combination of your Reading (999) and Language/Writing (999) scale scores.
A student at this level has the knowledge, skills and abilities to be advanced in ELA. This includes the ability to read, comprehend and analyze thoroughly literary and informational texts. It also includes the ability to write complex pieces that use complete command of standard English. Page two of this report provides information about your student’s performance in the domains of ELA.
More information about your student’s English Language Arts Total score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
Science Grades 5, 8, and 10
Science Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Not Yet Proficient
A student at this level has not demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities to be proficient in Science. Page two of this report provides more information about your student’s performance in the domains of Science.
More information about your student’s Science score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
Science Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Proficient
A student at this level has the knowledge, skills and abilities to be proficient in Science. This may include using the Science and Engineering Practices and Cross Cutting Concepts within life, physical, and earth and space science. The student may communicate core ideas and concepts using essential practices of science. Page two of this report provides information about your student’s performance in the domains of Science.
More information about your student’s Science score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
Science Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Advanced
A student at this level has the knowledge, skills and abilities to be advanced in Science. This includes using the Science and Engineering Practices and Cross Cutting Concepts and demonstrating an analytical understanding of life, physical, and earth and space science. The student communicates core ideas and concepts using complex practices of science. Page two of this report provides information about your student’s performance in the domains of Science.
More information about your student’s Science score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
Grades 3-5 Mathematics
Math Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Not Yet Proficient
A student at this level has not demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities to be proficient in Mathematics. Page two of this report provides more information about your student’s performance in the domains of Mathematics.
More information about your student’s Mathematics score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
Math Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Proficient
A student at this level has the knowledge, skills and abilities to be proficient in Mathematics. This may include an understanding of Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten and Fractions, Measurement and Data, and Geometry. Page two of this report provides information about your student’s performance in these mathematics domains.
More information about your student’s Mathematics score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
Math Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Advanced
A student at this level has the knowledge, skills and abilities to be advanced in Mathematics. This includes a thorough understanding of Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten and Fractions, Measurement and Data, and Geometry. Page two of this report provides information about your student’s performance in these mathematics domains.
More information about your student’s Mathematics score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
Grades 6 and 7 Mathematics
Math Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Not Yet Proficient
A student at this level has not demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities to be proficient in Mathematics. Page two of this report provides more information about your student’s performance in the domains of Mathematics.
More information about your student’s Mathematics score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
Math Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Proficient
A student at this level has the knowledge, skills and abilities to be proficient in Mathematics. This may include an understanding of Ratios and Proportional Relationships, The Number System, Expressions and Equations, Statistics and Probability, and Geometry. Page two of this report provides information about your student’s performance in these mathematics domains.
More information about your student’s Mathematics score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
Math Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Advanced
A student at this level has the knowledge, skills and abilities to be advanced in Mathematics. This includes a thorough understanding of Ratios and Proportional Relationships, The Number System, Expressions and Equations, Statistics and Probability, and Geometry. Page two of this report provides information about your student’s performance in these mathematics domains.
More information about your student’s Mathematics score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
Grade 8 Mathematics
Math Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Not Yet Proficient
A student at this level has not demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities to be proficient in Mathematics. Page two of this report provides more information about your student’s performance in the domains of Mathematics.
More information about your student’s Mathematics score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
Math Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Proficient
A student at this level has the knowledge, skills and abilities to be proficient in Mathematics. This may include an understanding of Functions, The Number System, Expressions and Equations, Statistics and Probability, and Geometry. Page two of this report provides information about your student’s performance in these mathematics domains.
More information about your student’s Mathematics score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
Math Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Advanced
A student at this level has the knowledge, skills and abilities to be advanced in Mathematics. This includes a thorough understanding of Functions, The Number System, Expressions and Equations, Statistics and Probability, and Geometry. Page two of this report provides information about your student’s performance in these mathematics domains.
More information about your student’s Mathematics score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
Grades 9-11 Mathematics
Math Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Not Yet Proficient
A student at this level has not demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities to be proficient in Mathematics. Page two of this report provides more information about your student’s performance in the domains of Mathematics.
More information about your student’s Mathematics score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
Math Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Proficient
A student at this level has the knowledge, skills and abilities to be proficient in Mathematics. This may include an understanding of Geometry, Statistics and Probability, Functions, Algebra, and Number and Quantity. Page two of this report provides information about your student’s performance in these mathematics domains.
More information about your student’s Mathematics score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
Math Reporting Performance Level Descriptor – Advanced
A student at this level has the knowledge, skills and abilities to be advanced in Mathematics. This includes a thorough understanding of Geometry, Statistics and Probability, Functions, Algebra, and Number and Quantity. Page two of this report provides information about your student’s performance in these mathematics domains.
More information about your student’s Mathematics score can be found at http://iowa.pearsonaccessnext.com/.
Missing Scores
The English Language Arts (ELA) Total scale score is the combination of your Reading (999) and Language/Writing scale scores. Your student did not receive a Language/Writing scale score.
No English Language Arts Total score available. Please see your school for more information.
The English Language Arts (ELA) Total scale score is the combination of your Reading and Language/Writing (999) scale scores. Your student did not receive a Reading scale score.
No English Language Arts Total score available. Please see your school for more information.
The English Language Arts (ELA) Total scale score is the combination of your Reading and Language/Writing scale scores. Your student did not receive Reading and Language/Writing scale scores.
No English Language Arts Total score available. Please see your school for more information.
No Mathematics score available. Please see your school for more information.
No Science score available. Please see your school for more information.