The following standardized tests are administered to students attending Hamilton City School District for the 2009-2010 school year:

• Kindergarten Readiness Assessment – Literacy (KRAL)
• Iowa Test of Basic Skills – Grades 3 and 6
• Cognitive Abilities Test – Grades 3 and 6
• EXPLORE – Grade 9
  

  English, Mathematics, Reading and Science
  

• Ohio Achievement Tests as follows:

  Grade 3 – Reading and Mathematics
  Grade 4 – Reading and Mathematics
  Grade 5 – Reading, Mathematics and Science
  Grade 6 – Reading and Mathematics
  Grade 7 – Reading, Mathematics
  Grade 8 – Reading, Mathematics and Science
  

• PLAN – Grade 10 (CP English students)
• Ohio Graduation Test – Grades 10, 11 and 12
  

  Reading, Mathematics, Writing, Science, Social Studies

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.

In addition, the following formative assessments are used throughout the school year to assess student progress:

• Diagnostic Assessments – Grades Kindergarten, 1, 2 and 3
• Pro-Ohio Diagnostics – Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
  

  Reading, Mathematics and Science
  Grade 9 - Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies

• Examview – Grades 10, 11 and 12

Download Testing Schedules (Adobe PDF)

• KRA-L
• Testing Schedule for October, 2009
• Pro Ohio B (2010)
• HHS Test Schedule - March, 2010
• OAT 3-8 Schedule - April, 2010
• Complete Testing Schedule - includes all the above calendars

Susan Cox
District Test Coordinator