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6.2 Math & Literacy Screener (Iowa)

Students in grades K-6 are screened three times a year to determine their readiness to master grade-level work.

OpenEd kindergarteners in Iowa will take this screener through FastBridge. OpenEd students in grades 1-6 will take this screener through Exact Path. 

To learn more: 

FAQs

Q: Which students need to take the Math & Literacy screener? 

A: Iowa students in grades K-6 will need to take this screener.

OpenEd kindergarteners in Iowa will take this screener through FastBridge. OpenEd students in grades 1-6 will take this screener through Exact Path. 

Q: When will this screener be administered? 

A: This screener is administered three times a year (Fall, Winter and Spring).

Q: Is this screener virtual or in-person? 

A: This screener is virtual. 

Q: How do I schedule this screener? 

A: The Exact Path Reading and Math assessments can be accessed through your student’s library in the OpenEd platform. We will let you know when your student should take their assessment based on the time of year. There is no need to schedule this assessment. It needs to be taken during the testing windows indicated in the OpenEd platform. 

For Kindergarten students taking FastBridge: Our team will be in touch to help you schedule a time with a proctor that works for you!

Once you've got a slot scheduled, you'll be able to view that information directly through the OpenEd platform.

Q: What should my student expect during the screener? How long will it take?

A: FastBridge (Kindergarten):

This screener isn't timed (so your student can take as long as they need), but most students will finish within 45-60 minutes.

At their designated time, your student will join a Zoom link led by a proctor. Your student will stay muted for the duration of the assessment. 

Your student will need to keep one window open for Zoom on the video-capable device of their choosing (phones aren't allowed). 

Exact Path (Grades 1 - 6):

For 1st grade students, each assessment takes 15-25 minutes to complete and is about 30 questions in length.

For 2nd through 6th grade students, each assessment takes 30-60 minutes and is about 45-50 questions in length.

The assessments are not timed so students can take the time they need. 

Q: What are the technology requirements for this assessment? What devices can my student use?

A: FastBridge (Kindergarten):

You can view the system requirements for FastBridge here. 

Your student can use tablets, laptops, desktop computers, or any other internet-enabled device - but please note that phones are not allowed. 

Exact Path (Grades 1 - 6):

You can view the system requirements for Exact Path here.

Your student can use tablets, laptops, desktop computers, or any other internet-enabled device - but please note that phones are not allowed. (On the first page of Exact Path's system requirements, you'll see that mobile phone devices are not supported.)

Q: Can I opt my student out of this screener? 

A: Yes, you may decline to participate using the available acknowledgement in the Assessments tab of the OpenEd platform.