Some students who are at a different grade level expectation may benefit from starting the test with questions at a lower level. The test will still adapt to their responses, but the first questions they see will be easier. See attached how to....

The assessment window is set for 12-18 weeks after the first diagnostic. Our window for #2 diagnostic is 11/16-12/18. Teachers can assign the diagnostic to students. FAQ's are a great place to access "how to's"

Assessment Access—Class Learn how to turn on the Assessment Access feature for a class in i-Ready.

Teachers can manually hide or show assessments for designated groups of students. By default, this setting shows assessments on the student dashboard. Toggling the setting ON will immediately hide assessments from view. For example, this setting is useful when classes or groups will test at different times.

The diagnostic cannot be pre-scheduled for a certain date…as soon as you assign the diagnostic, it is sent to the student’s dashboard. So if you plan to take the Reading diagnostic on (i.e.) Dec. 8, you will need to assign it on the morning of Dec. 8 or day prior. Remember that there are options to assigning: you can assign by whole school, grade level, classes, or individual students. Teachers can assign the diagnostic to their own class/students.