During the months of September and October, your child(ren) have and will be participating in a variety of assessments. The assessments assist teachers in identifying strengths and limitations and ultimately the information will result in guiding instruction. In September tests about reading were administered and will continue through early October. During October 11-15, students in grades 3-6 will take ITBS. This test covers reading, language, math, science, social studies and sources of information. And during the final week of October, students in sixth grade will take the Iowa Youth Survey.