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1.8 Amira ISIP Overview (RISE Online Academy 25-26)
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.
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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: Can I opt my student out of testing?
A: Unfortunately no, there is no opt-out option for this assessment.
Q: During which dates will this assessment be administered?
A: Amira ISIP is administered three times a year:
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Beginning of the year: Starting October 8th
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Middle of the year: January 5-30
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End of the year: May 4-29
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.
Q: How can I help prepare my student for this assessment?
A: On the day of your student's scheduled assessment window, please be available to help your child log in. Make sure that their camera and microphone are both turned on and functioning as expected.
Q: How can I access my student's results?
A: You'll be able to view your student's results through the New Mexico Parent Portal - you can go ahead and create an account through that link. Additional login info will be sent via email.