All K-5 students will take multiple reading assessments throughout the school year. These assessments are benchmark assessments meaning teachers will use the results to determine instructional needs and specifically needed interventions. You will find a list of these assessments below followed by a brief description of each one.
Dibels (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Literacy Skills)
Will be administered to all K-5 students in September, January, and May. This assessment tests reading fluency.
DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment)
Will be administered to kindergarten students in January and May. Gr. 1-2 students and selected Gr. 3-5 students will take this in September, January and May. This assessment tests reading, fluency, and comprehension.
GRADE (THE Group Reading Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation)
Will be administered to grades 1 and 2 students in September, January, and May. This assessment tests reading vocabulary and comprehension.
4-Sight
Will be administered to grade 3, 4, and 5 students in September, November, January, and May. This assessment tests vocabulary, comprehension, and answering an open ended question.
Every Day Math
Will be administered on the computer to all students grade 1-5 to assess their progress in math.