While the ITED was widely used for many years, it's no longer actively published or administered in its original form. It has been superseded by more modern assessment tools.
The ITED typically covered these areas:
* Reading: Comprehension, vocabulary, and critical reading skills.
* Language Arts: Grammar, usage, and mechanics.
* Mathematics: Problem-solving skills, computation, and concepts.
* Science: Understanding of scientific principles and applications.
* Social Studies: Knowledge of history, geography, civics, and economics.
The test provided both individual student scores and group data to allow for comparisons at the classroom, school, and sometimes even district level. The results were often used for college admissions, placement decisions, and curriculum evaluation. The absence of a currently active ITED reflects the evolution of standardized testing and the development of newer, potentially more comprehensive and nuanced assessment methods.