What are the Benefits of a Standardized Test

A standardized assessment can provide invaluable data on student achievement, instructional methods, and resources. Moreover, the ISST can help with the transferability of students - ensuring students remain successful from one school to the next.

It is important that schools work together to follow a system of standardize Islamic curricula.  Mainstreaming Islamic education can improve achievement by clearly defining what is to be taught and what kind of performance is expected.

Additionally, data collected from standardized assessments can be used as a tool to achieve accreditation within Islamic studies programs alongside secular. Recently CISNA has partnered with AdvancED to provide national accreditation to the Islamic schoolof North America. Data from ISST reports are a vital part in aiding institutions to obtain quality and recognition within Islamic studies subjects.