Start of School: iReady Grades 2-12
2022-2023 BTS Guide for SWP Teachers (Grades 2-12)
🚨 Change for the 23-24 school year!
We will be giving the following iReady Diagnostics:
Math: Grades K-8
Reading: Grades 1-12
Before School Starts:
Check Your Logins & Rosters
Both you and the students will access iReady through the Clever Portal. You will not need to set up your classes.
- Can you get into iReady through Clever?
- Do you see your classes?
- Do your class rosters look correct?
If you have any questions or problems, email Rachel.
First Student Days:
Check Student Logins
The first (or second) day of class, it will be a good idea to make sure your students can also login to iReady through Clever. You don't want to be ready to take the diagnostic test and discover you have login issues! Have each student give it a try. When they successfully login, they will see the test button(s) waiting for them, but they can just log back out and return to this later!
- Can your students all get into iReady through Clever?
- Do they see the diagnostic test button(s)?
If you have any questions or problems, email Rachel.
Understanding How the Diagnostic Works
Please review the iReady explanation below.
Prepare for the Diagnostic Test
Administer The Diagnostic Test
You may choose which day to give your diagnostic(s) within the designated window, but be sure to allow ample time for make-ups and retesting. The diagnostic will take students 45-90 minutes to complete depending on grade level and ability. It is best if this is given in small pieces. Determine the best amount of time for your students to work without shutting down and spread your test out. No matter when they exit, it will start them where they left off on their next login. Each test should be spread out over at least two days, but may be given over a full week. Stopping at the "brain break" points will have students testing for about 15 minutes each day over 4 or 5 days.
The window opens on Thursday, August 10
Testing should be completed by Thursday, August 31
Supplies
- Students will need scratch paper, pencils, and headphones
(students should NOT be given calculators for the math diagnostic)
Please actively proctor students to keep them focused, but do not help them answer questions!
Alerts & Re-Testing
👉 Please carefully consider retesting students who:
- receive a yellow rush alert
- received a score lower than their previous diagnostic
See Reports > Diagnostic Growth to compare scores
- other circumstances that cause you to believe their test result is invalid
Student Tracking Sheets
I will create student tracking sheets AFTER the first round of diagnostic tests is complete. These will incorporate each student's final diagnostic score from the previous school year as well as their individual growth goal for this year. I will come present these in your classes in early September.
iReady My Path Lessons
MATH ONLY
Once students complete their diagnostic test, they will be able to begin working on the math lessons laid out in their differentiated learning path. Just like the diagnostic, it is critically important for you to establish an expectation of focused, quality work. See the guide below for tips for making the most of iReady Online Instruction.
Rachel Porter
Email: porterr@swparke.k12.in.us
Website: awakenlearning.net
Phone: (765) 569-2073
Twitter: @mrsporterDCIS