Your student’s participation in Iowa's statewide assessments helps to ensure that all learners have access to a high-quality education. Statewide testing provides valuable information that helps improve instruction, allocate resources, and support student success.
For more information about Iowa's assessment and testing process, please visit the Iowa Department of Education's Assessment & Testing landing page.
Testing sites will be secured by OpenEd; your family will be contacted to choose a date and a location from designated sites.
Take a look at the table below for an overview of Iowa's assessments and which grades they affect.
Assessment name | Which grades are eligible to take this assessment? | What is this assessment? | When is this assessment administered? | Virtual or in-person? |
FastBridge | Grades K-6 | The FastBridge assessments ensure that your student is building strong foundational skills in reading and math. | Administered three times a year:
Aug. 25-Sep. 26
Jan. 5-Feb. 6
Apr. 20-May 29 | Virtual |
iReady Math Diagnostic | Grades 2-6 | The i-Ready Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that adjusts its questions to suit your student's needs. | Administered three times a year:
Aug. 25-Sep. 26
Jan. 5-Feb. 6
Apr. 20-May 29 | Virtual |
ISASP ELA/Math | Grades 3-8 | The Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) measure student achievement, growth and career readiness based on the Iowa Core Standards. | Mar. 9-May 8 | Virtual |
ISASP Science | Grades 5 and 8 | The Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) measure student achievement, growth and career readiness based on the Iowa Core Standards. | Mar. 9-May 8 | Virtual |