iReady Winter Diagnostic

Posted on January 9, 2025

Dear Families, 

Students will begin the i-Ready® Diagnostic beginning next week, and I’ve included the schedule below. The second Diagnostic is an important benchmark for understanding your student’s growth, which is why it’s so important they try their best. These results allow us to better support them in achieving their growth goals for the year.  The most important thing we can do is prepare students and motivate them to put forth their best effort. Here are a few things you can do to help support your child:   

  • Make sure they get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast in the morning.  
  • Let them know you’re excited to celebrate their progress.
  • Talk to your student about why the second Diagnostic is important. You can say things like:
    • The second Diagnostic helps you find out how much progress you’ve made since the beginning of the year.
    • It allows your teacher and I to celebrate your accomplishments!
    • Try your best, and do not rush—but don’t spend too much time on a question either.
    • Remember, questions on the Diagnostic change based on your answers to earlier questions. You will see some questions you don’t know. That is okay! Just try your best.

iReady Diagnostic Winter 2025 Schedule:  

* Students complete the assessment in 15-20 minute intervals over a few days. The schedule is as follows:  

  • Monday, 1/13/25:  Reading Grades K-3 
  • Tuesday, 1/14/25:  Reading Grades K-3 
  • Wednesday, 1/15/25:  Reading Grades K-3 
  • Thursday, 1/16/25:  Reading Grades K-3 
  • Tuesday, 1/21/25:  Mathematics Grades K-3 
  • Wednesday, 1/22/25:  Mathematics Grades K-3 
  • Thursday, 1/23/25:  Mathematics Grades K-3 

 

What is i-Ready?

i-Ready is an online program that will help us determine your child’s strengths and areas for growth, personalize their learning, and monitor their progress throughout the school year. i-Ready allows us to meet your child where they are and provides us with data to inform instruction.

The i-Ready Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that adjusts its questions to suit your child’s needs. Each item a student receives is based on their answer to the previous question. For example, a series of correct answers will result in slightly harder questions, while a series of incorrect answers will yield slightly easier ones. The purpose of this is not to give your child a score or grade but to determine how to best support their learning.  

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to your child’s education and our school community. Your encouragement and involvement play a crucial role in your child’s success!  I am grateful for your partnership and look forward to celebrating the progress and achievements of all our students during this important assessment period. Thank you again for your dedication!

Sincerely,

Jen Rubera

Principal