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ICAS - Year 3 to Year 6

ICAS is an online academic set of assessments that are designed to assess students’ higher order  thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, and Digital Technologies.  

ICAS opportunity  for students in Years 3 to 6

We are delighted to inform you that  IPS will be participating in the world-renowned ICAS assessments later this year. 

  

What is ICAS?  

ICAS is an online academic set of assessments that are designed to assess students’  higher order thinking and problem-solving skills. ICAS at IPS will consist of opportunities  in English, Mathematics, Science, and Digital Technologies.  

  

Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition and development. Every student who participates will receive a printed certificate and an online results report. Top performers will be eligible for medals.  

  

We encourage you to consider entering your child into ICAS this year.   

  

Learn more about ICAS here.  

(https://www.icasassessments.com/products-icas)  

  

How to participate in ICAS  

If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please:  

  1. read about ICAS subjects and prices here: (icasassessments.com/products-icas)  
  2. read the terms and conditions here: (icasassessments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2023-ICAS-Assessments-Parents-PPS-TsCs_final.pdf) 
  3. go to Parent Portal to purchase tests here: (shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps)  
  4. enter our school’s access code – KML734
  5. enter your child’s details, select the tests you would like to purchase, then proceed to payment.  

ICAS tests available for selection are at the school’s discretion.   

 

 ICAS assessment window periods. 

 (Dates to be finalised).

 

7th Aug - 11th Aug                    Digital Technologies

14th Aug - 18th Aug                  English

21st Aug - 25th Aug                  Science

28th Aug - 1st Sep                     Mathematics

 

After payment is made via the Parent Payment System, you will receive an order confirmation email, please keep this for your records.  

 

IPS ICAS registrations will close at 11:59pm on Friday, July 14th. No student will be able to register for ICAS at IPS beyond this date.

 

Please consider this fantastic opportunity for your child.

Your coordinator for the ICAS program is Year 4 team leader and teacher, Mr Tottenham.