IAR Online Test Prep

Illinois Assessment of Readiness

IAR

Testing Windows for 2021-2022

Grades 5th and 8th: March 8-March 11

Grades 4th and 7th: March 15-March 18

Grades 3rd and 6th: April 5-April 8

General Resources

IAR Practice Test Tutorial (Part 1)
Navigating the Test: This video walks students through how to access the IAR practice test and how to navigate through the test.

IAR Practice Test Tutorial (Part 2)
Test Tools: This video focuses on the various tools students will need to know how to utilize within the TestNav platform. These tools include a magnifier, line reader, note pad, answer eliminator, and pointer/highlighter to name a few.

IAR Practice Test Tutorial (Part 3)
Test Taking Skils: This video focuses on the various question types students will encounter on the test and the skills they will need to answer questions successfully. Some examples of question types include free response, multiple answer, drag and drop, and using a drop down menu.

TestNav 8 Tutorial : This hands-on tutorial is designed to familiarize students with how to navigate through the TestNav platform.

Practice Tests

ELA and Math Practice Tests - Select grade level and click on "Computer Based " button

Equation Editor Tutorials

The equation editor is a tool students will need to know how to use for the math portion of the IAR. It allows students to build equations to show solutions to test questions.

Equation Editor Guide (Grades 3-5)

Equation Editor Guide (Grades 6-8)

Practice with Equation Editor (3-5)

Practice with Equation Editor (6-8)

Tutorial (3-5)

Tutorial (6-8)