i-Ready FAQs
1. What is the i-Ready Diagnostic?
The i-Ready Diagnostic is a computer adaptive achievement assessment in Mathematics and Reading.
2. What is a computer adaptive test?
i-Ready dynamically adapts to a student’s responses. As your child works through the questions, three consecutive correct answers will result in more difficult questions, while three consecutive incorrect answers will result in easier questions. Questions on the i-Ready Diagnostic can range up to 3-grade levels higher than your child’s current grade level.
3. What is the purpose of the i-Ready Diagnostic?
As an adaptive test, the purpose of the i-Ready is to determine how to best support your child’s learning. i-Ready also includes personalized instruction, which your child’s school may use to complement their everyday curriculum.
4. How often is the i-Ready Diagnostic administered?
The i-Ready Diagnostic may be administered up to three times a year.
- Fall Administration – Beginning of school year – November 15
- Winter Administration – November 16 – March 1
- Spring Administration – March 2 – end of school year
5. What domains are covered for Math and Reading?
These domains are covered on all math tests:
- Algebra and Algebraic Thinking
- Geometry
- Measurement and Data
- Numbers and Operations
These domains are covered on reading tests:
- Comprehension: Literature (K-8)
- Comprehension: Informational Text (K-8)
- High-Frequency Words (K-2 only; 3-8 depending on child’s performance)
- Phonics (K-2 only; 3-8 depending on child’s performance)
- Phonological Awareness (K-1 only; 2 depending on child’s performance)
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