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What is the ReadiStep™ assessment?

It is a middle school assessment that you take in class. It consists of three multiple-choice tests in the areas of Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing Skills.

What are the benefits of taking the ReadiStep assessment?

It helps middle school students prepare for high school and college and will provide you with important insight into your academic progress. It also provides feedback on those skills where you excel and areas that may need improvement, as well as advice on how to develop those skills.

When will I take the ReadiStep assessment?

It will be administered during class time on the following date: ___________________.

How should I prepare?

You do not need to prepare. Just answer all of the questions to the best of your ability. It will also help if you get plenty of sleep the night before test day.

What should I bring on test day?

Bring a piece of paper with your school ID number and home address written on it, soft-lead No. 2 pencils, a watch to pace yourself and a calculator for the Mathematics test.

How long will the assessment take and how many questions are there?

The assessment will consist of three timed tests (Critical Reading, Writing Skills and Mathematics). You will be given 40 minutes to complete each test. The Critical Reading test has 45 questions, Writing Skills has 50 questions and Mathematics has 36 questions.

What do I do if I don’t know an answer?

You may encounter some difficult questions that you do not know how to answer. If this happens, do not get discouraged. If you leave a question blank, it will be counted as incorrect, so be sure to answer every question to the best of your ability.

How will my results be used?

Your teacher will review your results with you. This information will help you get a head start on improving academic skills and selecting courses that will prepare you for high school and college planning.

ReadiStep™ Assessment — Information for Students and Parents

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22 Official Educator Guide to the ReadiStep Assessment

The ReadiStep™ assessment will help your child prepare for the future. Through the ReadiStep assessment, you and your child will learn which skills he or she needs to work on and what types of classes to take in high school. In addition, the ReadiStep assessment will identify areas where your child excels and may want to consider taking higher-level courses, as well as areas he or she should focus on to improve academically.

ReadiStep Results

A Student Report will be provided with the following information that can be used to help students improve their academic skills and plan for the future:

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❶ Student Scores

❷ Score Ranges

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Critical Reading Writing Skills Mathematics

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Date of Birth: 01/01/1997Student ID: 0123456789Optional Code: SAMPLE CODE

Fall 2013School: SAMPLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

District: SAMPLE DISTRICT

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2.7to 3.4 1.7 to 2.3 6.6 to 7.0

1.0 7.0

You scored higher than 55% of test-takers nationally You scored higher than 23% of test-takers nationally You scored higher than 87% of test-takers nationally

Go to readistep.collegeboard.org/studentto learn more about results and learn how you canstrengthen your academic skills.

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Planning for High School, College and Careers

In addition to receiving feedback on academic skills, students who take the ReadiStep assessment will receive free access to MyRoad™, an online tool that helps middle school students plan for high school and start exploring college and career opportunities.

Additional Resources

For more information about the ReadiStep assessment, please visit readistep.collegeboard.org. You will find free publications to help teachers, students and their families understand the ReadiStep assessment as well as advice for reviewing and using ReadiStep results.

A Message for Parents

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