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Important State Testing Dates — Spring 2026

Spring i-Ready Testing (Grades K–5)

i-Ready is an adaptive assessment used to identify students' strengths and areas where they may need additional support. Results are available shortly after testing and help teachers tailor instruction based on students’ diagnostic reports.

  • 03/25/26 - i-Ready Math (Day 1 of 2)
  • 03/26/26 - i-Ready Math (Day 2 of 2)
  • 03/30/26 - i-Ready Reading (1 of2)
  • 03/31/26 - i-Ready Reading (2 of 2)

Spring MAP Growth Testing (Grades 6–8)

MAP Growth measures student academic progress in reading, language usage, and mathematics. The test adjusts to each student’s performance level, providing personalized insights to help guide instruction.

MAP Schedule

  • 03/25/26  –  Math
  • 03/26/26  –  Reading

 

SC READY Information for Parents

The South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SC READY) is a statewide assessment in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics.

  • All students in grades 3–8, including students with disabilities and Multilingual learners (MLs), must be administered SC READY, except those students who qualify for the South Carolina Alternate Assessment (SC-Alt), as determined by their IEP team.
  • The SC READY tests measure the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards taught in ELA and Math classes. The ELA and mathematics standards are located on the SCDE website at: https://ed.sc.gov/instruction/standards-learning/

3rd-5th Grade

  • 05/04/26  - ELA Reading Part A     
  • 05/05/26  - ELA Reading Part B  
  • 05/07/26   -  ELA Writing
  • 05/11/26     -  Mathematics Part A
  • 05/12/26    -  Mathematics Part B
  • 05/14/26   -  Science (4th Grade only)    

6th-8th Grade

  • 05/4/26   -  ELA Reading
  • 05/07/26  -   ELA Writing
  • 05/11/26    -    Mathematics
  • 05/12/26    -   Science (6th only)    

šŸ’” How Families Can Help:

  • Make sure students get plenty of rest the night before
  • Arrive to school on time
  • Eat a healthy breakfast (school breakfast is available!)
  • Remind them to do their best—we’re proud of their hard work!
  • Please avoid scheduling appointments, ensure students arrive on time, and help them get a good night’s sleep on testing days. šŸ’™āœØ