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Grades 4-6

TIP-KY® offers students the opportunity to take the Iowa Assessment (formerly Iowa Test of Basic Skills [ITBS]) two grade levels above as an above-level assessment (e.g. a fourth grader will take a test designed for sixth graders). For more information on why students take an above-level assessment, visit wku.edu/gifted/tipky.
 

Who is eligible?

Students in grades 4 - 6 take the Iowa Assessment two grade levels above. Eligible students are scoring high on grade-level standardized tests (approximately top 10% of age group) on at least one subject area. There are exceptions to any rule, so teachers or parents may recommend high-potential students who do not meet these general guidelines.

Registration Process

Please refer to the following directions to register students at your school(s): 
  1. Educators request a testing date by clicking here.
  2. After requesting a testing date, you will receive a spreadsheet to provide a roster of students taking the assessment.
  3. We will review our availability and confirm a test date with you.
    1. At that time, we will send an email to the families to collect additional demographic information and research participation permission (if you indicated support for us to conduct research with your students). If you chose to have families pay for the testing, this form will also include the ability for them to pay us directly.
    2. If you chose for the school/district to pay for the testing, we will email you an invoice.

How do I use the data?

Educators and families will receive a report explaining the student scores and comparing them to older students. In addition, the report will provide useful information for both the educators and families regarding enrichment and possible acceleration options that are appropriate, depending on the results for each subject area.

TIP-KY Grades 4 - 6
At a Glance

Assessment
Iowa Assessment (formerly Iowa Test of Basic Skills [ITBS])

Grades
4-6

Cost
The cost is determined by the number of students testing during the same testing date/time at a school/district.

  • 1-5 Students: $80/student
  • 6-10 Students: $70/student
  • 11+: $60/student
  • Free and Reduced Lunch Eligible Students: $40/student (Note: this is based on individual family circumstances, not as a participant of the school's Community Eligibility Provision allowing all students to have free lunch).

Test Sections

  • Reading: 30 minutes
  • Written Expression: 40 minutes
  • Mathematics: 30 minutes
  • Science: 40 minutes

Testing Time
Testing takes approximately 2.5 hours including a break.

Test Dates
Test dates are determined by the schools. We are unable to provide testing on the following dates:

  • Sept 1, 2025
  • Oct 3 - 12, 2025
  • Nov 12 - 17, 2025
  • Nov 24 - 28, 2025
  • Dec 12, 2025
  • Dec 17, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026
  • Jan 19, 2026
  • Mar 16 - 20, 2026
  • Apr 3 - 12, 2026
  • May 7, 2026

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 Last Modified 8/20/25