Indicator of Academic Readiness 8/9 (IAR 8/9)
The Indicator of Academic Readiness 8/9 (IAR 8/9) aligns with the IAR to assess students’ progress toward college readiness at the end of middle school/junior high school. Similar to the IAR, the IAR 8/9 measures knowledge and skills in the domains of mathematics, science, reading, and writing.
Overview:
- Standard Audience: 8th and 9th graders
- Baylor TIP Audience: 4th-6th graders
- There are 4 sections, and it is an online format. It measures readiness in math, science, reading and English. The IAR 8/9 does NOT test Algebra II or Trigonometry.
Download the Test Manual for more information
Scoring the IAR 8/9
Raw scores on the IAR 8/9 are converted to scaled scores on a 400-point scale. Students earn a score (100-500) on Math/Science and a score (100-500) on Reading/Writing. A student’s total score is the sum of the two scaled scores. Thus, the total score range of the IAR 8/9 is 200 to 1000.
Registering for the IAR 8/9
Families can register their students individually at any time on our website without going through their school district. Students who are registered by their families take the assessment online at their own home.
Registration for individual students opened on September 1, 2026.
Register for an Individual Test
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Go to Group Assessment Registration
What to Expect After Testing
After testing, students will receive a detailed score report with their results, as well as educational recommendations. Once students are admitted to Baylor TIP, they are eligible to participate in our educational programs through Grade 12. To have a full perspective of students' strengths, we ask that students test once during Grades 4–6 and once again during Grades 7–8.