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AMIRA ISIP (RISE Online Academy)
AMIRA ISIP (RISE Online Academy)
The RISE Online Academy administers comprehensive assessments to track student progress and provide targeted support.
Amira ISIP Assessment
Amira ISIP provides precise reading diagnostics through productive oral tasks like listening comprehension, letter knowledge, vocabulary and spelling. Students will also be assessed on early math skills that might include number sense, computations and algebraic thinking, geometry and measurement, and data analysis.
During this online assessment, Amira (an animated AI educational personality) will model each task, then prompt your student to speak into their microphone. A proctor will be present on the call to monitor your student's progress and assist them if needed.
To learn more:
Amira ISIP FAQs
Q: Which students need to take the Amira ISIP assessment?
A: All RISE students in grades K-2 will need to take the Amira ISIP assessment.
Note: For first graders, this will also include a dyslexia screener.
Q: During which dates will this assessment be administered?
A: Amira ISIP is administered three times a year in the Fall, Winter and Spring.
Q: Is this assessment virtual or in-person?
A: Amira ISIP is administered virtually.
Q: How do I schedule this assessment?
A: Our team will schedule a session for your student and inform you of the test dates in advance (it'll take place during class time).
Q: What should my student expect? How long will it take?
A: Amira ISIP is administered in two testing sessions: one focused on reading, one focused on math. Each session takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
This assessment takes place over Zoom during class time. We'll have a makeup week over Zoom that'll take place outside of class time.
Your student will need to have their camera and microphone turned on for the duration of the assessment. When reading with Amira, the microphone icon will turn green when it's time for your student to read aloud.
iMSSA Assessment
The Interim Measures of Student Success and Achievement (iMSSA) help to track student's growth in Reading, Writing & Language Usage, and Math.
To learn more:
iMSSA FAQs
Q: Which students need to take the iMSSA?
A: All RISE students in grades 3-8 will need to take the iMSSA.
Q: When will this assessment be administered?
A: iMSSA is administered three times a year in the Fall, Winter and Spring.
Q: Is this assessment virtual or in-person?
A: This assessment is administered virtually.
Q: How do I schedule this assessment?
A: No need to do any scheduling - your student will take this assessment during instructional hours with their teacher. We'll send you an email with the details so your family can feel prepared.
Q: What should my student expect during the assessment? How long will it take?
A: Each subject (Reading, Language Usage, and Mathematics) will be given on a different day; each subject requires about 60-90 minutes with a break.
A proctor will be available to assist your student as needed.
Q: How can I view my student's results?
A: Once they're available, you can view your student's results through the Assessments page of the OpenEd platform.
Resources:
Q: Can I opt my student out of this screener?
A: No, RISE students unfortunately can't opt out of this assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What assessments do RISE Online Academy students take?
RISE students take two main assessments: Amira ISIP for grades K-2 (reading diagnostics and early math skills) and iMSSA for grades 3-8 (Reading, Writing & Language Usage, and Math). Both are administered three times a year in Fall, Winter, and Spring.
How long do the RISE assessments take?
Amira ISIP takes approximately 20-30 minutes per session (two sessions total - one for reading, one for math). iMSSA takes 60-90 minutes per subject with breaks, with each subject given on different days.
Are RISE assessments administered online or in-person?
Both Amira ISIP and iMSSA assessments are administered virtually. Amira ISIP takes place over Zoom during class time with makeup sessions available outside class time. iMSSA is taken during instructional hours with the teacher.
Do I need to schedule my child's RISE assessments?
For Amira ISIP, the team will schedule sessions and inform you of test dates in advance. For iMSSA, no scheduling is needed - students take it during instructional hours and families receive email notifications with details.
Can students opt out of RISE assessments?
No, RISE students cannot opt out of these assessments. Both Amira ISIP and iMSSA are required for all eligible students in their respective grade levels.