International Schools' Assessment

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What does the ISA Measure?

Reading

  • Retrieving information
  • Interpreting
  • Reflecting and evaluating

Mathematical literacy

  • Quantity (related to number and measurement)
  • Space and shape (related to geometry)
  • Uncertainty (related to estimation, data and probability)
  • Change and Relationships (related to algebra and functional relationships)

Writing (Narrative and Exposition)

  • Content
  • Structure
  • Language (with attention to ESOL/ESL characteristics)
  • Spelling

To view sample tasks please contact isa@acer.edu.au They will be emailed to schools ONLY.