i-Ready Diagnostic Test Test-Taking Strategies 2

Question 1

On the i-Ready Diagnostic, if you feel stuck on a question, what is the most effective approach?

Accepted Answer

Make your best guess and move on since you cannot go back

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Skip it and never return

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Spend as much time as needed until you are certain

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Close the test and restart it

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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To waste time so you can think longer

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Because the last choice is always correct

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Answer choices are listed in alphabetical order

Question 3

A student notices she is spending too long on one math problem during i-Ready. What should she do?

Accepted Answer

Make a reasonable guess and continue to keep her pace

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Continue working until she solves it perfectly

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Ask a classmate for help

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Refresh the browser page

Question 4

Which of the following best describes how the i-Ready Diagnostic adjusts its difficulty?

Accepted Answer

It uses your answers to serve easier or harder questions adaptively

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It becomes harder every 5 questions regardless of performance

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A teacher manually changes difficulty after each section

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Difficulty is fixed and the same for every student

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Put on headphones and listen to music

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Have a friend sit next to them to help

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Guess randomly on the first few questions to warm up

Question 6

When answering a reading passage question on i-Ready, where should you find support for your answer?

Accepted Answer

Directly from the text of the passage

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From personal experience alone

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From what you remember about the topic in general

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From the other answer choices

Question 7

What is one benefit of approaching i-Ready Diagnostic questions with a calm and positive mindset?

Accepted Answer

It reduces test anxiety, helping you think more clearly

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It guarantees a perfect score

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It makes the questions easier

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The test timer stops when you are relaxed