Elevating Student Achievement: North Chicago School District 187 Partners with Lumos Learning for Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Success

North Chicago School District 187 has collaborated with Lumos Learning to empower their students for success on the high-stakes IAR test.

About North Chicago School District 187

Nestled in the heart of Lake County, North Chicago School District 187 serves the vibrant community of North Chicago, Illinois. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and a focus on equity and inclusion, the district caters to approximately 3,500 students across 5 elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district also boasts the Green Bay Early Childhood Center, providing a nurturing environment for the youngest learners.

North Chicago School District 187 fosters a diverse and welcoming atmosphere, celebrating the unique talents and backgrounds of each student. Dedicated educators cultivate a passion for learning through innovative curriculum.

Key School Statistics:

Total Students: 3,489
Classroom Teachers (FTE):264.00
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13.22

(Source: The National Center for Education Statistics – NCES)

About the Partnership

Emphasizing the critical role of thorough test preparation, the school leadership enthusiastically embraced the integration of Lumos Learning’s state test prep blended program, Lumos tedBook. It combines both print and online resources to help students prepare comprehensively and excel on state assessments.

This dynamic initiative aims to enhance students’ confidence, refine their test-taking skills, and ensure mastery of the essential standards, ultimately propelling them toward excellence in the Learning for Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR).

The school leadership identified several key advantages of the Lumos test prep blended program:

Rigorous standards-aligned content: Covers 30+ math and 40+ ELA skills in print and online formats that perfectly align with the Illinois state standards.

Replicated Test Practice: Realistic preparation with two full-length online practice tests that mimic the IAR blueprint.

Personalized Remediation: Target proficiency gaps of each student with automatically triggered personalized remedial practice.

Progress Measurement: Take informed instructional decisions with insightful student performance reports for educators and administrators.

Our Proven Smart Test Prep Methodology

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Discover a Few Popular Use Cases of the Lumos State Test Prep Blended Program

Test Preparation

Help students gain familiarity with the format of the state assessment with replicated test practice, resulting in enhanced test taking skills, stamina and confidence.

Diagnostic Assessment

Identify skill gaps by assessing students’ proficiency levels across essential standards.

Formative and Benchmarking Assessments

Ensure accurate evaluation of student progress by crafting customized assessments utilizing a high-quality item bank.

Supplemental Practice

Reinforcement of classroom learning. This additional practice helps solidify their understanding of fundamental concepts.

Homework Assignments

Assign specific sections or exercises as homework assignments, ensuring students regularly engage with math and English practice outside of school hours.

Warmups/Bell Ringers

Provide students with bite-size test practice skills by offering a few sample questions during daily instructional sessions.

Exit Tickets

Administer quick, ungraded assessments at the end of a class period to gauge students’ comprehension of the day’s lesson. This information allows teachers to adjust and tailor instruction to better meet student needs.