iReady

          📘 What Is i‑Ready?

• i‑Ready is an online, adaptive educational tool used by grades K–8 for Reading and Math.

• It has two components:

  1. Diagnostic Assessment: A computer-adaptive test that gets harder or easier depending on your child’s responses—designed to pinpoint their current skill level. youtube.com+7i-readycentral.com+7corningelementary.org+7corningelementary.org+1eurekausd.org+1

  2. Personalized Instruction: Tailored lessons built from the diagnostic results to address specific learning gaps and move students forward. i-readycentral.com+1corningelementary.org+1

      

     🎯 Why Schools Use It

     • Helps teachers understand each student's strengths and growth areas, easing tailored instruction.youtube.com+8eurekausd.org+8i-readycentral.com+8

     • Proven effective: Over 13 million students use it, and K–8 studies show stronger math and reading improvements compared to peers.

     • Recognized and awarded by multiple independent bodies (Buros, CODiE, National Center on Intensive Intervention). corningelementary.org+2youtube.com+2i-readycentral.com+2

     • Designed to promote equity, meeting every learner at their specific level.

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     👨‍👩‍👧 How Families Can Support

     • Access resources: The i‑Ready Family Center offers guides, videos (e.g., diagnostic interpretation, learning game support), “fridge tips,” and troubleshooting tips. youtube.com+3i-readycentral.com+3youtube.com+3

     • Track progress: The “My Progress” page shows lessons passed, streaks, and minutes spent—use this to celebrate wins!

     • Set routines: Aim for about 45 minutes per subject per week, passing 1–2 personalized lessons weekly.

     • Encourage thoughtful work: Emphasize thinking over rushing—paper and pencil can help too.corningelementary.org

     • Partner with teachers: Ask for progress reports, suggested activities, or accommodate special needs (e.g., starting at a lower level, audio support).