Illinois Science Assessment (ISA)

The ISA is designed for all Illinois students in grades 5, 8, and 11 to demonstrate their academic performance in their science classes.

Please refer to this parent letter, created by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), that describes the ISA in more detail. The parent letter is available in English and Spanish.

For the 2024-2025 year, the ISA requirement will be satisfied through the ACT Science section included on the state test. No additional exams for science will be given.