Assessment

In order to monitor and better communicate the progress of all students at EA, the school will ensure that students are tested in reading, writing and math throughout the school year. All results will be recorded in the school assessment data base. The Reading and ITBS results will also appear on student report cards.
 * Escuela Anaco Assessment Plan 2009-1010 **

All students, K-8, will be tested to determine reading level using the DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment). The frequency of testing is shown below.
 * Reading**

Kindergarten Jan and May Grades 1-5 Sept/ Jan/May Grades 6-8 Dec/May

Students in grades 1-8 will be tested in writing using the classroom curriculum Write Source material for each grade level. The frequency of testing is shown below.
 * Writing **

Grades 1-2 Jan and May Grades 3-8 Sept/Jan/May

Students in grades 1-8 will be tested in math using the classroom curriculum math material for each grade level.
 * Math **

Kindergarten Jan and May Grades 1-2 Jan and May Grades 3-8 Sept/Jan/May

Students in grades 2-8 will take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills in March 2010.
 * ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) **