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IOWA TESTS OF BASIC SKILLS (ITBS)/FORM A, 2001
DEVELOPED BY:
PUBLISHED BY:
Dr. H. D. Hoover, along with an extensive authorship team
Riverside Publishing Company
Describe the instrument in one or two sentences:
The ITBS is a norm-referenced test designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of
progress in the basic skills.
Content and Usage Information:
Subject(s) & Grade(s) (check all that apply)
GRADES K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
S Integrated Lang. Arts
U Reading Only X X X X X X X X X X X X X
B Writing Only X X X X X X X X X X X X X
J Listening Only X X X X
E Speaking Only
C Mathematics X X X X X X X X X X X X X
T Science X X X X X X X X X X X
S Social Studies X X X X X X X X X X X
Other (specify below) X X X X X X X X X X X
Other:
Sources of Information
Subject(s) & Type(s) of Assessment (check all that apply)
ASSESSMENT TYPES P-P P-P P-P Portfolio Performance Tchr. Obs. Other
Item Subtypes SR CR PI
S Integrated Lang. Arts
U Reading Only X
B Writing Only X
J Listening Only X
E Speaking Only
C Mathematics X
T Science X
S Social Studies X
Other (specify below) x
Sources of Information
Key to Subtypes: P-P: Paper and Pencil
SR: Selected response (multiple choice, T/F, matching, etc.)
CR: Constructed response (fill-in-the blank, short answer, extended response, etc.)
PI:
Physical Investigation (science experiment, manipulative, etc.)
Type of Administration Individual X Group

Curriculum and instructional alignment (Check all that apply.)
X Michigan Curriculum Framework, describe any documentation
A correlation to the Michigan Curriculum Framework has been developed and printed for use.
X National or professional association, specify IRA, NCTE, NCTM, AAAS, NSTA, NCSS
Local, specify
Commercial, specify
Textbooks/series, specify
Intended uses (Check all that apply. Double check primary uses.)
XX Inform instruction XX Determine student strengths and weaknesses
XX Report to parents X Evaluate short-term growth
X Diagnose curriculum X Evaluate longer-term growth
X Generate trend data X Measure year-to-year growth
X Generate Title I data X Communicate between grade levels
X Measure school improvement X Communicate between schools
X
X
Inform counseling and placement decisions, including summer school
Meet the Michigan 1-5 testing mandate
Other
Have accommodations been established for special education students?
X Yes, describe 2001 edition was nationally standardized under flexible conditions with
accommodations permitted for students requiring them. EX: Braille edition,
reading the test aloud, recorded or transferred answers, extended testing time,
communication assistance, small group administration, repeated directions.
No
Have accommodations been established for ESL students?
X Yes, describe For English Language Learners, word-to-word dictionaries and ESL proctoring
No
Cost Information
To obtain materials:
Approx. $5.00/student for reusable test booklets and answer documents in 1st year. In following years,
only answer document need be purchased (gr. 3-12). Consumable booklets cost approx. $5.25/student
each year of testing (gr. K-2). Costs reflect complete test battery. Survey battery would cost less.
To score:
Basic program (List Rpt, Parent Rpt, Individual Performance Profile, Student Label) approx $5.50/student.
Administration Information
Time(s) of year to administer
Fall, midyear, spring
Forms available One X Two More
Time needed to administer
Testing Time The complete battery requires approximately 5 I/2 hours of testing. This testing should
be spread out over a one-week period of time.
Check one: X Prescribed Estimated
Pre- and post-test administration time 5 minutes to pass out material; 5 minutes to collect materials
Training required to administer
How much training is needed? We provide pre-test inservice training, but it could be administered
effectively by reading the Directions of Administration.
Special personnel needed

Scoring/Report Form Information
Scoring
Where? X Done locally X Sent out to Riverside Scoring Services
Turn around time 10-15 business days
How? X Machine scan X Manual answer key Scoring rubrics
Other
Machine scoring and reporting:
Describe options available Scoring available through Riverside Scoring Service
Data generated
X Raw scores
X Percent correct
X Percentiles
X Grade levels
X Scale scores
X Other Stanine
Reports compiled
X Individual X Class X Grade X School X District X Parent
Additional information available, describe
Riverside Assessment Data Retrieval System (RADRS) allows scores to be reported on CD-ROM with
the capability to print reports and query information.
Technical Data
Has field testing been done?
Yes, describe Norming study completed in spring 2000 and fall 2000
No
Is there evidence that this instrument is developmentally appropriate for children at the recommended age?
This instrument has been field tested with students in grades K-3 to provide for
X Yes, describe developmental appropriateness.
No
Is there evidence that this instrument generates useful information for teachers?
Score reports geared specifically for teachers are provided as part of the
X Yes, describe scoring service.
No
Have bias reviews been conducted (cultural, ethnic, racial, gender, etc.)?
X Yes, describe Information regarding bias reviews available from Riverside Publishing in print.
No
Has this instrument been used for summer school decisions?
Many districts used these scores to determine which students qualified for the
X Yes, describe summer school program based on percentile rank or stanine score.
No
Comparisons can be made
X From grade to grade for an individual
X From cohort to cohort

At this time is statistical data available on inter-rater reliability?
Yes, describe
X No
At this time is statistical data available on other reliability?
X Yes, describe Available in print from Riverside Publishing Co.
No
At this time is statistical data available on validity?
X Yes, describe Available in print from Riverside Publishing Co.
No
At this time is statistical data available on the correlation with MEAP scores?
X Yes, describe A Michigan Content Standards Correlation Score Report is available as a
scoring option.
No
Development and Availability Information
Developer
Dr. H. D Hoover, Primary Author, along with an extensive authorship team.
Developed by
Local or intermediate district
X MDE/university/research institution
Commercial publisher
Date of original publication January 2001 Most recent revision
Estimated number of districts that have used the instrument
25 districts used this test in spring 2001, the
first allowed administration period.
Plans for revision?
X Yes, when? Form B will be available in fall 2002 and a revision is expected in 2005.
No
Availability
X
For purchase (See Cost section above)
Free from a website
Other, describe
Name and contact information for obtaining the instrument or more information
Riverside Publishing Co./Janet Pilar, Assessment Consultant
Phone 248-634-4346 Fax 248-634-4361 E-mail janet_pilar@hmco.com
Name and contact information of a person who has used the instrument and would be willing to share
information about the experience Mrs. Jeanette Wheatley
Phone 313-237-5750 Fax 313-237-5867 E-mail wheatj@aod.org
Website
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