January 8, 2026: Adaptive Placement Test (Grammar & Reading)
A short, adaptive English assessment that delivers precise results across the four domains and grammar in under 20 minutes per section. It supports both placement and growth tracking from level to level, with sections that can be reassigned individually to target specific domains or grammar.
Who this is for: Teachers | Category: Assessments | Type: New Feature 🚀
What changed
Video: In a Minute: Placement Tests
We've launched a new Adaptive Placement Test alongside our existing Standard Placement Test. When assigning a placement test, teachers now choose between the two. The Adaptive test adjusts question difficulty based on each student's responses in real time, delivering precise proficiency results in around 10 minutes per section, compared to the Standard test's comprehensive 100+ question format. Teachers can assign Grammar, Reading or both, and each section can be reassigned individually for progress tracking between levels.
Launching today: Grammar and Reading
Launching soon: Listening, Writing and Speaking
Why it matters
The Standard Placement Test is thorough — it covers every grammar point in the Off2Class scope and gives teachers a detailed, question-by-question gap analysis. But that depth comes with trade-offs: every student starts with the same 100 grammar questions regardless of level, and difficulty increases linearly. For younger students, lower-level students, or any classroom with limited testing time, a shorter path to the same proficiency result makes a real difference.
The Adaptive test starts with a mid-level question and adjusts up or down based on the student’s answers, zeroing in on their proficiency without requiring them to work through items far above or below their level. A newcomer gets a shorter, level-appropriate experience, and an advanced student doesn’t have to spend time answering questions that are too simple. And because sections are independent, a teacher who only needs to assess reading — maybe before assigning Reading for Newcomers or after a targeted intervention — can do just that without requiring the full battery.
Results display in the same proficiency frameworks teachers already use (WIDA, TELPAS, CEFR, CA ELD or NY), include question-level detail showing what the student got right and wrong, and display recommended lessons for each wrong answer — the same actionable output as the Standard test, in a fraction of the time.
How to use it
Hover over the Teacher menu and select Placement Test. You'll see the option to choose between the Standard Placement Test and the Adaptive Placement Test. Select Grammar, Reading or both, then click Assign Test. Results appear in the student's profile with proficiency levels and recommended lessons.
We recommend the Adaptive test when you want to quickly assess a student's level and jump right into teaching — especially with younger or lower-level students, mid-year arrivals, or any time class time is limited. The Standard test still works well for older, higher-level students when time isn't a constraint and you want granular question-by-question gap analysis across the full grammar scope.
Related article: How can I assign the placement test?
Video overview: Placement Tests — In a Minute
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