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6.2 ILEARN Checkpoints (Indiana)
ILEARN Checkpoints are formative, low-stakes assessments designed to:
- Measure student understanding of grade-level standards in ELA and math at key points during the school year.
- Identify learning gaps early so teachers can adjust instruction or provide targeted intervention.
To learn more:
- Indiana Department of Education ILEARN Landing Page
- Indiana Department of Education ILEARN Family Guidance (by grade)
- Practice tests (select Student Released Items Repository Site, then Continue as Guest)
FAQs
Q: Which students need to take the ILEARN Checkpoints?
A: Indiana students in grades 3-8 will need to take these Checkpoint assessments.
Q: When will this assessment be administered?
A: The ILEARN Checkpoint assessment is administered three times a year in the Fall, Winter and Spring.
Q: Is this assessment virtual or in-person?
A: This assessment is administered virtually.
Q: How do I schedule this assessment?
A: Our team will be in touch to help you set up a time via Calendly!
Q: What should my student expect during the assessment? How long will it take?
A: This assessment will take about two hours total (one hour for ELA, one hour for math).
Your student will log into the secure browser (see instructions on how to download here) using their student state ID (which you can find by logging into the OpenEd platform - your student's state ID is displayed right under their name in the top left corner of the screen).
Your student will see multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and short-answer questions that look just like the official ILEARN test.
These checkpoints shouldn't be stressful - they're just meant to help your student practice the testing format and show what they've learned so far.
Q: What are the technology requirements for this assessment? What devices can my student use?
A: For a list of supported operating systems and devices, please visit this page.
Here are some additional resources from the Indiana Department of Education related to virtual testing:
Q: Can I opt my student out of this assessment?
A: No, OpenEd students unfortunately can't opt out.