ILLINOIS SCIENCE ASSESSMENT (ISA)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Purpose: The Illinois Science Assessment (ISA):

  • is a federally required online assessment based on the Illinois Learning Standards in science incorporating the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

  • is a course-based assessment and corresponds to the content of Biology I.

  • For additional information regarding the ISA, please visit the ISBE website at: http://www.isbe.net/assessment/pdfs/isa/isa-faq-parents.pdf.

• Who takes the ISA?
  All students enrolled in Biology
  
  Is the ISA test optional or required?
  The ISA is required for all MHS students taking Biology.
  
  What areas does the ISA cover?
  The test is aligned to Life Science with a small portion covering Engineering.

Science Department Syllabi