The following standardized tests are administered to students attending Hamilton City School District for the 2008-2009 school year:

• Kindergarten Readiness Assessment – Literacy (KRAL)
• Diagnostic Assessments – Grades Kindergarten, 1, 2 and 3
• Iowa Test of Basic Skills – Grades 3, 6 and 9
• Cognitive Abilities Test – Grades 3, 6 and 9
• Pro-Ohio Diagnostics – Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
• (Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies)
• Ohio Achievement Tests as follows:
  • Grade 3 – Reading and Mathematics
  • Grade 4 – Reading, Mathematics and Writing
  • Grade 5 – Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies
  • Grade 6 – Reading and Mathematics
  • Grade 7 – Reading, Mathematics and Writing
  • Grade 8 – Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies
  • Ohio Graduation Test – Grades 10, 11 and 12
• (Reading, Mathematics, Writing, Science, Social Studies)

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Standardized scores from these tests are recorded in the cumulative record of each student and may be reviewed by the parent upon written request to the school.  Student performance on tests helps the district to individualize instruction.

Susan Cox
District Test Coordinator