Student Achievement
Committee Members (*Red Denotes Committee Chairs)
| Name |
Company |
Position |
| Bob Lokken |
WhiteCloud Analytics | CEO |
| Mark Solon |
Highway 12 Ventures, Inc. |
Managing Partner |
| Jamie Cooper |
Drake Cooper |
President |
"We live in a world where technological innovation and global competition are increasing at a pace never before seen. Now is the time to invest in our children to make sure they are prepared to succeed in the 21st century."
— U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings
Current Idaho Test Reports Results
Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI)
This is a 10-minute assessment of early reading skills. All students in kindergarten, first grade, second, and thirdgrade are tested in the fall, winter, and spring. The most recent results are from Winter 2009 and show:
- 78% of kindergartners at grade level
- 83% of first graders at grade level
- 67% of second graders at grade level
- 72% of third graders at grade level
Idaho Direct Math Assessment (DMA)
Students in grades 4, 6, and 8 take this timed assessment in late November each year. The DMA is a performance assessment that requires students to show their work. The most recent results were released April 2009 and show:
- 56% of 4th graders proficient and advanced
- 46% of 6th graders proficient and advanced
- 46% of 8th graders proficient and advanced
Idaho Direct Writing Assessment (DWA)
Students in grades 5, 7, and 9 take this timed assessment in late November each year. The DWA is a performance assessment that requires students to show their work. The most recent results were released April 2009 and show:
- 70% of 5th graders proficient and advanced
- 70% of 7th graders proficient and advanced
- 73% of 9th graders proficient and advanced
For more results visit Idaho Test Reports - Idaho's comprehensive assessment system