The i-Ready Diagnostic adjusts difficulty with every answer. So does AISparks. Free adaptive practice for grades K–8, with parent reports that decode your child's scale score and placement level into a clear plan.
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Free worksheets & PDFs
Fixed questions for every child, at one level for all.
Random practice games
Fun, and best paired with i-Ready-aligned practice for real diagnostic insight.
AISparks
Adjusts difficulty question-by-question, calibrated to your child's placement. Parents see exactly which domains to focus on.
The i-Ready Diagnostic adjusts difficulty with every answer, and so does AISparks. We mirror that adaptive feel at home.
Practice is calibrated to your child's placement level, not just their grade. The parent dashboard shows which i-Ready domains to focus on next.
i-Ready is given up to 3 times a year. AISparks tracks improvement across sessions so you see real growth between each diagnostic window.
Aiming above grade level? AISparks has an advanced track for students placing 'Mid or Above Grade Level' who want to push further.
The adaptive format keeps questions at your child's level. They succeed, they advance, and confidence grows.
Understand your child's placement without decoding a report. We translate scale scores and placement levels into plain English: what it means and what's next.
Number & operations, algebra & algebraic thinking, measurement & data, geometry — aligned to i-Ready math domains by grade.
Phonics, vocabulary, comprehension of literature and informational text — aligned to i-Ready reading domains.
i-Ready translates your child's scale score into one of these placement levels. It's the placement — not the raw number — that guides what to do next.
| Placement level | What it means |
|---|---|
| 3 or More Grade Levels Below | Focus area — start with foundational, targeted practice |
| 2 Grade Levels Below | Building toward grade level — focused practice on specific domains |
| 1 Grade Level Below | Approaching grade level — a little targeted practice to reach it |
| Early On Grade Level | On track — reinforce and build consistency |
| Mid or Above Grade Level | Strong — ready for an above-grade challenge track |
Placement levels are set by Curriculum Associates' i-Ready Diagnostic. AISparks is an independent practice tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Curriculum Associates.
Simple Setup
No setup fees. No complicated onboarding.
Quick sign-in. Add your child's name, grade, and pick their exam.
Child uses their name + PIN. They see their avatar, goals, and today's plan.
Complete sessions, earn AISparks XP, unlock rewards. Parents track everything.
Most schools give the i-Ready Diagnostic up to 3 times a year — Fall, Winter, and Spring — so there are multiple chances to show growth. AISparks tracks your child's practice across sessions so you can see real improvement between each diagnostic window.
A below-grade placement usually points to a few specific domains to focus on (for example, Number & Operations vs. Geometry). The AISparks parent dashboard pinpoints exactly which domains to target and gives adaptive practice at the right challenge level.
Yes — the most effective home prep is adaptive practice that mirrors how i-Ready works. AISparks adjusts difficulty question-by-question, just like the real diagnostic, so your child is always working in the right challenge zone.
AISparks is adaptive — difficulty adjusts with every answer, just like the i-Ready Diagnostic. It gets you the closest to the real adaptive experience at home.
The basics
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i-Ready is an adaptive assessment from Curriculum Associates, given by many schools up to 3 times a year in Math and Reading. It adjusts difficulty with every answer to pinpoint each student's level.
The i-Ready Diagnostic reports a scale score (roughly 100–800) that measures ability on a continuous scale, independent of grade. i-Ready translates it into a Placement Level, which is what tells you where your child stands and what to focus on next.
Placement levels range from '3 or More Grade Levels Below' up to 'Mid or Above Grade Level'. The placement — not the raw number — is the practical guide to what to practice next.
Try the adaptive demo — no sign-up required. Then start a full 7-day free trial for the parent dashboard and grade-specific paths.
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