Mixed Deck — All i-Ready Diagnostic Test Topics Flashcards

An article includes both primary and secondary sources. Which of the following is an example of a PRIMARY source?

Answer: A journal written by a Civil War soldier

A primary source is an original document or account created by someone who experienced the events firsthand.

Before beginning the i-Ready Diagnostic, what should a student do to set up for success?

Answer: Make sure the device is charged and the internet connection is stable

A stable device and internet connection prevent technical interruptions that could disrupt your focus and test performance.

A diagram shows how bees transfer pollen from flower to flower. What purpose does this diagram serve in an informational text about pollination?

Answer: It provides a visual explanation of a process described in words.

Diagrams visually illustrate processes, helping readers understand how steps connect.

Which of the following is a key practice for preparing students psychologically right before they begin the Diagnostic test?

Answer: Explaining that the test is adaptive, so it's normal for some questions to feel very hard and others to feel easy.

Setting the right expectations is crucial for student success and data validity. Educators should explain that the adaptive nature of the test means it is designed to find a student's 'just right' level, and they will see questions they don't know. A student's score is not based on the number of correct items but on the difficulty level of the questions they answer correctly.

A student scores at the 'Mid Grade Level' in Reading. Which of the following best describes this student?

Answer: The student is solidly performing within grade-level expectations

'Mid Grade Level' means the student demonstrates solid grade-appropriate skills without significant gaps or advanced proficiency.

What does 'connotation' mean in vocabulary study?

Answer: The emotional feeling or idea a word suggests beyond its literal meaning

Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations a word carries beyond its literal definition.

Why is it important to read every answer choice before selecting one on the i-Ready Diagnostic?

Answer: A later choice may be more accurate than the first one that seems right

Reading all options prevents you from selecting a plausible but incorrect answer when a better one appears later in the list.

Which of the following BEST describes the adaptive feature of the i-Ready Diagnostic?

Answer: Question difficulty adjusts based on each student's responses

The i-Ready Diagnostic is computer-adaptive, meaning each subsequent question is chosen based on the student's answer to the previous question.

Which word contains a schwa sound?

Answer: about

The 'a' in 'about' is unstressed and pronounced as the schwa /ə/ sound.

A sequence starts: 2, 6, 18, 54, … What is the next term?

Answer: 162

Each term is multiplied by 3; 54 × 3 = 162.

When a student must stop the i-Ready Diagnostic mid-session, what is the recommended action?

Answer: Pause the test so it can be resumed later

i-Ready allows administrators to pause a diagnostic so the student can resume from where they left off, preserving all prior responses.

A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 7 cm. What is its area?

Answer: 84 cm²

Area of a rectangle = length × width = 12 × 7 = 84 cm².

The i-Ready Diagnostic assesses phonics skills to help identify students who may need support with:

Answer: Decoding and word recognition

i-Ready's phonics assessment identifies gaps in decoding skills that may be preventing students from reading fluently.

A student reads the word 'knight' and says /nait/. Which phonics concept explains why the 'kn' makes only one sound?

Answer: Silent letter digraph

In 'knight,' the 'kn' is a silent letter digraph where the 'k' is silent, leaving only the /n/ sound.

When summarizing an informational text, a student should include:

Answer: The main idea and key supporting details

A good summary captures the main idea and the most important supporting details without including every minor detail.

Which table of values represents the linear equation y = 2x − 1?

Answer: x=1→1, x=2→3, x=3→5

Using y = 2x − 1: when x=1, y=1; x=2, y=3; x=3, y=5.

A student is reading a science textbook chapter about photosynthesis. The text includes headings like 'What is Photosynthesis?', 'The Role of Chlorophyll,' and 'The Chemical Equation.' It also features a detailed diagram showing the process. Which of the following best describes the author's primary purpose for writing this text?

Answer: To inform the reader about the process of photosynthesis.

The author's primary purpose is to inform. The use of headings, a diagram, and a scientific topic indicates the text is designed to explain and provide factual information about photosynthesis. The other options are incorrect as the text is not structured to tell a story, persuade, or simply describe appearances in a non-scientific way.

What is the value of 3³ (3 to the third power)?

Answer: 27

3³ = 3 × 3 × 3 = 27.

If a clock shows 3:45 PM, what time will it be in 2 hours and 30 minutes?

Answer: 6:15 PM

To find the new time, first add 2 hours to 3:45 PM, which results in 5:45 PM. Next, add 30 minutes to 5:45 PM. Adding 15 minutes brings the time to 6:00 PM, and the remaining 15 minutes (30 - 15) brings the final time to 6:15 PM.

While actively proctoring a testing session, an educator notices on the dashboard that a student's status has a 'rushing alert.' What is the recommended first step?

Answer: Privately and discreetly approach the student, remind them of the importance of trying their best, and reset the current question.

Active monitoring includes watching for rushing alerts. Best practice is to intervene in a supportive and non-disruptive way by speaking to the student privately to encourage them to slow down and try their best. Resetting the test is an option if it's still in progress to ensure the resulting data is valid.