Free readiness checklist

Find the academic gaps grades don’t always show.

Most gaps don't show up as failed tests. They show up as repeated mistakes, long homework sessions, and avoidance. This checklist finds the pattern.

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Free · No signup · Useful for families, schools, and aftercare programs

Grades 1–12 · Math, reading, writing, and readiness

3 minutes

Quick parent-friendly scan

Grade-aware

Only relevant sections count toward the score

5 areas

Pattern summary by learning area

Before you start

Check what you actually see at home.

This is a pattern finder, not a diagnosis. Check every sign that applies to the student. The score helps you decide whether to monitor, act early, or request a structured academic review.

No email is required. Your score is calculated in your browser, so families, schools, aftercare teams, and support providers can use the checklist as a neutral observation tool.

Inspired by MTSS/RtI pattern-based screening logic: one concern is not a diagnosis; repeated signs across learning areas may be a reason to consider a deeper academic review.

Step 1

Choose the student's current grade band.

The checklist and score will use only the sections that apply to that grade band.

Grades 1-4 scoreCheck the signs that apply to your child.

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Math Readiness - Grades 1-4

Reading Comprehension

Writing Gaps

Report

Export the detailed interpretation when you finish.

The on-page checklist keeps the scoring simple. Once you have checked the signs that apply, use the export button in the result box to generate a print/PDF-ready report with the detailed section interpretation.

What happens next

Turn the pattern into a practical next-step discussion.

Use the section scores to guide a conversation with a teacher, program lead, or academic support provider. The checklist is designed to clarify where repeated signs are showing up before choosing a next step.

Export the report after checking every relevant sign
Review patterns across math, reading, writing, and readiness
Share observations with the adults supporting the student
Choose a next step based on repeated signs, not one bad day

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Common questions

Is this checklist a diagnosis?+

No. This is an educational pattern-finding tool, not a diagnosis. It helps organize observable signs so families, schools, and support providers can decide whether a deeper academic review may be useful.

Who can use this checklist?+

Parents, teachers, aftercare teams, preschools, daycare directors, therapists, and academic support providers can use it as a neutral observation tool. No signup is required.

My child's grades are fine. Should I still use this?+

Yes. Grades can sometimes hide early gaps because students may receive scaffolding, retakes, partial credit, or extra help. This checklist looks for repeated patterns, not report cards alone.

How should I interpret the score?+

Use the score as a starting point for discussion, not a final answer. A higher score means more repeated signs were selected in grade-relevant areas. The exported report gives a clearer section-by-section interpretation.

What should I do with the patterns identified?+

Review the exported report, compare it with homework or classwork, and share the observations with a teacher, school program lead, aftercare director, therapist, or academic support provider.

Can I share this checklist with families or staff?+

Yes. The checklist is free to share. If you include it in a newsletter, resource page, or family communication, please link to https://growwiseschool.org/readinesschecklist.

What grades does this checklist cover?+

The checklist is grade-aware for elementary and middle school readiness signs. GrowWise serves grades 1-12, but the checklist score uses only the sections relevant to the selected grade band.

What if something in the report looks incorrect or unclear?+

The report is generated from the signs selected in the checklist. If anything looks incorrect or unclear, email contact@growwiseschool.org and we'll review it.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

This checklist is a pattern-finding educational tool, not a clinical or educational diagnosis. It is designed to help parents identify potential academic patterns worth investigating further.

This tool should not be used to:

Diagnose learning disabilities (ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, etc.)
Replace professional evaluation by a school psychologist or clinician
Determine special education eligibility under IDEA or 504 plans
Substitute for medical or psychological advice

If you have concerns: Please consult with your child's teacher, school counselor, school psychologist, or pediatrician for professional evaluation.

By using this checklist, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this disclaimer and agree that GrowWise School is not liable for decisions made based on this tool's results.