2007 Iowa Test of Basic Skills

Annually the Iowa Test of Basic Skills is administered to students in grades 1 through 7. This standardized test is used to demonstrate student growth in learning and to provide, through the use of norms, a comparison of the learning of our students to a national norm group. Over time, Center Cass students have performed at a high level with above average academic achievement.

Iowa tests were given in February and scores have been returned. We have used the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) for well over 30 years to measure the growth of District 66 students. The ITBS is one of the oldest and most respected achievement tests in the country.

Core total scores for this year’s test are listed below. The Core Test measures Reading, Language and Mathematics. This year’s results by grade level are:

Grade 1 90%
Grade 2 96%
Grade 3 96%
Grade 4 97%
Grade 5 97%
Grade 6 93%
Grade 7 90%

A more detailed analysis of this year’s test administration will be available on our web site after April 10, 2007. Link: www.ccsd66.org

We are very proud of the fine test scores earned by our students and the fine preparation by our teachers.