http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/430022/I-received-my-sons-Iowa-Tests-scores-and-they-are-very-low-should-I-be-very-concerned-about-this-1-test GreatSchools en-us jennis The IOWA test (ITBS) is a long-established, very reliable test. I would certainly take it seriously. It's a tool; use it to determine the necessity for further action regarding your ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/430022/I-received-my-sons-Iowa-Tests-scores-and-they-are-very-low-should-I-be-very-concerned-about-this-1-test?cpage=1#comment_466159 5100.466159 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:41:03 -0700 TeacherParent Many people question the purpose and certainly the value of standardized testing. Standardized testing is a fairly new thing in history - let's remember that George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/430022/I-received-my-sons-Iowa-Tests-scores-and-they-are-very-low-should-I-be-very-concerned-about-this-1-test?cpage=1#comment_430196 5100.430196 Wed, 20 May 2009 17:40:29 -0700 Rockland Basing all the facts on one test often times will not give you the true measure of your child's true ability. It might raise some red flags that you may ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/430022/I-received-my-sons-Iowa-Tests-scores-and-they-are-very-low-should-I-be-very-concerned-about-this-1-test?cpage=1#comment_430089 5100.430089 Wed, 20 May 2009 14:14:48 -0700 pantura Well, a test is a test and with the score being very low I would not ignore it and work on next steps to improve. Guess not something to "worry" ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/430022/I-received-my-sons-Iowa-Tests-scores-and-they-are-very-low-should-I-be-very-concerned-about-this-1-test?cpage=1#comment_430043 5100.430043 Wed, 20 May 2009 13:15:43 -0700