THE IOWA TESTS
Maps and Diagrams
(3rd-8th Grade)
Provided by Home Ed (Home Educators of Greater Little Rock)
In this test, a variety of maps representing authentic locations are used to measure students' abilities to use maps for multiple purposes. The specific skills tested include locating places, determining directions and distances, and interpreting data. Other questions on the test use charts and diagrams to measure students' abilities to understand information presented visually. The skills tested include locating information, explaining relationships, and making inferences about processes or products.