What is the i-Ready Diagnostic?  

The i-Ready Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that adjusts its questions for each student. As a student  answers correctly, the questions get more difficult. As a student answers incorrectly, the questions get easier. This adaptability allows the i-Ready Diagnostic to identify the strengths and opportunities for growth of each student. 

Why is my student taking it?  

The purpose of the i-Ready Diagnostic is not to give your student a grade but instead to determine how best to support their learning. It will help your student’s teacher(s) determine their needs, personalize their learning, and  monitor progress throughout the year. 

How is my student doing overall?

The goal is for your student to be performing at or above grade level, which means they have mastered the skills students at that grade level are expected to master and are prepared to learn more advanced skills.

Reading the Report: 

On the i-Ready “For Families" report, the blue bar(s) on the graph (#1) and the corresponding placement level(s) (#2) indicate how your student performed on each test in relation to their grade level, which is indicated by the green shading (#3). The National Norm percentile (#4) below the graph indicates how your student performed in relation to students in the same grade level nationwide. 

How is my student doing in specific learning areas?

Students have different areas of strengths and opportunities for growth. It is important to understand how your student did in more specific learning areas, which are called domains. The domain table (#5) shows how your student did in specific domains and helps teachers know where to build on strengths and focus their support.

How is my student progressing over time?

The goal is also for your student to be making progress in their learning. After your student has taken more than one Diagnostic in the school year, you will see results for each Diagnostic, allowing you to see the progress your student is making both overall and in each domain.

What if my student is performing below grade level?

This situation can happen, and teachers and schools have many strategies and programs to help accelerate your student’s learning. Having this information can help you, your student, and their teachers have the right conversations to make the needed progress.

What does it mean if my student scored lower on the second Diagnostic than the first?

A lower score does not mean your student did not learn or lost skills. Scores can be affected by things like stress, distraction, taking the Diagnostic in a different place, and receiving help. This can be particularly common when students are learning in different environments and under unique circumstances. Teachers take this into account and use the data from i-Ready as one of many tools to understand your student’s unique needs and progress.

What can I do to help my student?

• Discuss these results with your student. Celebrate their strengths and progress, and collaborate with them on planning how they will reach their goals.

• Reach out to your student’s teacher to get more ideas and resources to support your student in specific domains and/or skills.

Where can I get more information?

• Visit the Family Center for additional information and helpful guidance and tools for supporting your student at home.

• Check out this video about Understanding Your Student’s Diagnostic Results