This test is an untimed, computer-adaptive diagnostic test designed to assess your child’s academic abilities. Unlike traditional exams, it doesn’t have a simple pass or fail outcome. Instead, it uses a sophisticated algorithm to adjust the difficulty of each question based on your child's answers, creating a personalized assessment experience. When a question is answered correctly, the next one becomes more challenging. If answered incorrectly, the difficulty level decreases. This adaptive process continues throughout the test to provide a clear picture of your child’s strengths and areas for growth, based on grade-level state and national standards.

It’s completely normal for your child to answer roughly half of the questions correctly and half incorrectly. Please reassure them that this is part of the process and encourage them to stay calm, as the test is designed to challenge their knowledge. Understanding how the test works will help them stay focused and not get discouraged by difficult questions.

After completing the test, you’ll receive valuable data that provides a detailed overview of your child’s academic performance. This information will highlight areas where they excel and identify what they still need to learn, offering a roadmap for future academic growth—both at their current grade level and beyond.

To help your child stay focused, we recommend they take short breaks every 15–20 minutes by saving their progress, or as needed.

Watch this video to learn more about the i-Ready online assessment and learning path:

We recommend having your child take this test 3 times throughout the school year—at the beginning, middle, and end. This will allow you to track their growth and progress, ensuring they stay on track and meet their academic goals for the year.

After your child completes their reading/math diagnostic assessments, you will be able to download the test reports immediately! How? Select the For Families option on your child's i-Ready dashboard, then click on Get Report, and enter the report code supplied in the email sent to you with your child's login details.

Rush Testing Setup - Guaranteed in 24 Hours

Need your child's test set up urgently? We offer a rush testing setup service for $100, ensuring that your child's testing account is ready within 24 hours or less. Once the test is completed, contact us and we'll promptly email you the official test results.

Please note: If you are requesting rush service on a Friday through Sunday, or near holidays, please reach out to confirm availability before proceeding with payment, as there may be times when rush service is not offered. Normal processing time is about 3-5 business days, depending on order volume