Iowa Complete Annual Assessment (Grades PreK-8)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Iowa Complete Overview
 | - The Iowa Complete is a set of standardized achievement tests used for assessing children’s skills in English, math, history, and science.
- The Iowa Complete is taken by students for two days. Students should plan to test for both days.
- A parent or trusted adult is required to be present during testing.
- Before signing up for the Iowa Complete, see all standardized testing options.
- Click here for a guide on understanding Iowa Complete assessment scores.
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Iowa Complete Preparation Webinar
 | - The 2025 Iowa Complete Preparation Webinar will be on Wednesday, April 9 at 11 am Pacific Time
- Click here to view the 2024 Iowa Complete Preparation Webinar
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2024-2025 Iowa Complete Testing Window
 | - 2024-2025 School Year
- No make-up days will be available.
- For students in the Online and Sapphire Live Programs, no assignments will be assigned on the two testing days.
- Students in the Online Program will still have access to Ignitia or Canvas and can use these days to catch up or work ahead.
- Students in the Homeschool Program will have access to Canvas and can use these days to catch up or work ahead.
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Registration
 | - Parents will receive a Registration/Opt-Out Form for each student in grades PreK-8 via email.
- The registration form will be provided during March and must be submitted by March 31, at 11:59 pm Pacific time. No late registrations will be accepted due to licensing requirements.
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Resources
 | - REQUIRED - The adult proctor who will be present with the student while testing MUST take the Iowa Complete Parent Course.
- This course will take 10-20 minutes to complete. It consists of training material, one matching pair question, 28 multiple-choice questions, and three fill-in-the-blank questions.
- It must be completed by Tuesday, April 30, at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.
- The course only needs to be taken one time annually, even if you have more than one student who will be taking the Iowa Complete.
- Important: Your family must complete the course before testing days AND provide in the course the same email as you provide in the Iowa Complete Registration Form. Failure to do so will result in your family not receiving the link to take the assessments on testing days.
- Click your student's grade level below to complete the REQUIRED parent course. If you have multiple students in different grades, choose one course and include both names when asked for your students' names.
- Recommended - Join the Spring Assessment Webinar Question and Answer Session on Thursday, May 1, at 9 am Pacific Time. A recording will be made available in the Iowa Complete group in the Enlightium Parents app after the event.
- Recommended - To best prepare for the days of the assessment, download and complete the Iowa Complete Checklist.
- Optional - Order practice material ahead of time.
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Daily Schedules
Assessment Cost
 | - There is no fee to take the Iowa Complete for students in:
- The Sapphire Live Program
- The Online Program in the Diamond and Gold support packages
- There is a $50 fee to take the Iowa Complete for students in:
- The Homeschool Program
- The Online Program in the Silver+, Silver, and Bronze support packages
- The Hybrid Program
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Technical Requirements
 | - A computer
- A PC, Mac, or Chromebook
- The Chrome, Safari, or Edge browser installed
- A webcam
- A microphone; during testing, the audio should be enabled but the student can be muted. This will allow the student and their Enlightium proctor to be able to talk.
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Before Testing Days
 | - Register for the Iowa Complete. Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open in March of 2025.
- Join the Iowa Complete group on the Enlightium Parents app.
- Mark your calendar. The Iowa Complete is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 8, 2024.
- Find an Adult Proctor. This is usually the parent/guardian, but can also be a trusted adult friend or family member. The Adult Proctor is present with the student to ensure that the student does not open any other tabs or use another device while testing.
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Preparing for the Test
Testing Session Windows
 | - Session A
- Hawaii Time - 3 - 8 am
- Alaska Time - 5 - 10 am
- Pacific Time - 6 - 11 am
- Mountain Time - 7 am - 12 pm
- Central Time - 8 am - 1 pm
- Eastern Time - 9 am - 2 pm
- Session B
- Hawaii Time - 7 am - 12 pm
- Alaska Time - 9 am - 2 pm
- Pacific Time - 10 am - 3 pm
- Mountain Time - 11 am - 4 pm
- Central Time - 12 - 5 pm
- Eastern Time - 1 - 6 pm
- Session C
- Hawaii Time - 11 am - 4 pm
- Alaska Time - 1 - 6 pm
- Pacific Time - 2 - 7 pm
- Mountain Time - 3 - 8 pm
- Central Time - 4 - 9 pm
- Eastern Time - 5 - 10 pm
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What to Expect on the Days of the Test
The Days of Testing
 | - You will receive a link to join via email. If possible, join 15 minutes before your testing window begins.
- Join the Zoom session with a webcam on and audio enabled; students can be muted.
- Open the Riverside website.
- Wait until your Enlighitum proctor walks you through the steps to sign in and begin testing.
- Testing will last for around five hours each day.
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After Testing Days
 | - Makeup days for missed tests will not be available.
- Within a few weeks, you will receive the test results via email.
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Questions?
 | - If you are experiencing technical issues, email [email protected].
- If you have questions about your state’s standardized test requirements, research your state’s laws or ask other families on the Enlightium Parents app in your state’s group.
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