To carry out the purposes described in section 1 of this chapter, each English/language arts and mathematics test developed for use under the ISTEP program test must include the following:

1. (1) A method of testing basic skills appropriate for the designated grade level, including multiple choice questions.
2. (2) A method of testing applied skills appropriate for the designated grade level, including short answer or essay questions and the solving of arithmetic or mathematical problems.

3. (3) A method of testing and grading that will allow comparison with national and international academic standards.

   [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-16-5.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.16.