The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Holy Family Catholic School students grade at, above national Iowa Test averages

Holy Family Catholic School in Grand Junction announced Wednesday that the average student in grades 3-8 scored at or above grade level relative to national averages in the Iowa Test of Basic Skills ...
Quad-City Times

Reform vs. the Iowa test: State’s namesake test may be left behind in Race to the Top

States are rushing to support development of new tests that seem poised to displace Iowa’s well-known and well-regarded program, now known as the Iowa Assessments, created by the university’s ...
The Dispatch / The Rock Island Argus

R.I. schools changing dates for ITBS testing

For years, taking the ITBS test in November has been a rite of passage for students in the Rock Island-Milan school district. Starting this fall, though, the testing will be moved to September and ...
The Dispatch / The Rock Island Argus

Bettendorf Middle School Prepares for ITBS

Bettendorf Middle School is preparing for ITBS (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills) testing with bananagrams and some encouragement from the school mascot. November 4, 5, 10 and 11, Bettendorf Middle School ...