Which Test Should You Choose?
A Quick Comparison
i-Ready Test
Purpose
Testing Format
Grade Levels
Subjects Covered
Test Results
Approximate Time
Exact Path Test
Identifies any learning gaps, areas of weakness, as well as strengths.
Identifies any learning gaps, areas of weakness, as well as strengths.
K–12 for Diagnostic Test
K-8 for Learning Path of online personalized instruction
Math and Reading
K–12 for both the Diagnostic Test and the Learning Path of personalized online instruction
Math, Reading, and Language Arts
Approx. 30-45 min. per subject.
Depends on how many breaks your child takes, as you are allowed to stop and save at anytime. No time limits!
Available Immediately in Student's Exact Path account after test is completed.
Approx. 30-45 min. per subject.
Depends on how many breaks your child takes, as you are allowed to stop and save at anytime. No time limits!
Learning Path
Available for grades K-12
Available for grades K-8
Approved for PEP?
Yes
Yes
Adaptive, Computer-based
Adaptive, Computer-based
Star
Identifies any learning gaps, areas of weakness, as well as strengths.
Adaptive, Computer-based
Star Reading and Math is for students in grades K-12 who are able to read independently.
Star Early Literacy is for Pre-K - 2nd Grade or students who are learning how to read and not able to read independently yet.
Math and Reading - K-12
Early Literacy - Pre-K - 2nd
Available Immediately in Student's i-Ready account after test is completed.
Emailed directly to parent after test completion within 30 minutes.
Approx. 15 min. total for grades PreK - 2nd (Early Literacy)
Approx. 15-20 min. per subject math/reading for grades 3rd - 5th.
Approx. 15-30 min. per subject math/reading for grades 6th - 12th.
Not Offered Currently
Yes