Assessment prep

Assessment prep hub for grades 5-9

Parent-first guides for the most common school assessments, with practical prep routines and AI-supported workflows.

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Assessment prep

How to prepare for CogAT with reasoning-rich routines that build confidence while avoiding score-distorting drill habits.

Administered per district gifted/talent and screening policies

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Assessment prep

A parent-first framework for using Iowa Assessments signals to guide practical study routines across core subjects.

Typically annual or periodic by school policy

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How to support MAP Growth cycles with targeted home routines that improve trend-line growth instead of test-day cramming.

Commonly fall, winter, spring

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A clear parent playbook for grade 8-9 students: baseline-setting, skill targeting, and low-stress preparation routines.

School-selected test date, typically once yearly

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A parent-ready playbook for Star Reading and Star Math cycles, including score conversations and weekly support routines.

Usually multiple checkpoints during the year

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A practical parent guide to statewide reading, math, and science testing requirements, score reports, and at-home prep routines.

Annual, with subject-specific grade-band requirements

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A realistic parent workflow for school-managed i-Ready diagnostics and follow-up practice plans.

Commonly beginning, middle, and end of year

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