IAR Testing

March 7, 2024

McCracken Parents and Guardians:

During the mornings of March 11th-14th, McCracken will be administering the five test sessions that make up the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). IAR is the state assessment and accountability measure for Illinois students enrolled in a public school district. IAR assesses the New Illinois Learning​ Standards Incorporating the Common Core and will be administered in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

As with all standardized testing situations, we are recommending:

• Students fully charge their Chromebooks at home overnight to avoid any tech issues each morning of testing.
• Students get a good night’s rest each evening before testing sessions.
• Students eat a healthy breakfast on the days of testing.
• Students arrive at school on time to ensure the smoothest start to the day. All students are expected to arrive at 7:50 a.m. and be seated in advisory by 8:00 a.m.
• Students should bring wired earbuds or headphones with them to school on these testing days.

Important Reminders: 

• All students should report directly to their advisory classroom each morning of testing.
• All students should bring a charged Chromebook, and headphones or earbuds as they will be needed each testing day.
• Once testing is completed each day, students will follow a modified schedule, which allows each student to meet with all of their teachers each testing day. This schedule will be shared with students by their advisory teacher.
• Students who are absent on testing days will participate in makeup sessions the week of March 18th-22nd.  

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions at 847-676-8234 or by email at [email protected]. 

Thank you for your support of our IAR testing.

Marty Behm
Assistant Principal