Star Math and Reading:
Assessment is a necessary component to instruction. Assessment tools are
used to determine what is working and what should be taught. Reading
A-Z provides a collection of easy-to-use assessment tools in several key
areas of reading--alphabet, phonological awareness, phonics,
high-frequency words, fluency, and comprehension. These tools are
designed to help diagnose a student's instructional needs and their
understanding of the instruction delivered.
Alphabet Assessment Forms
There are four alphabet assessments. Three forms assess recognition of uppercase and lowercase letters. The fourth is a matching exercise where children match uppercase letters with lowercase letters.The Lowercase and Uppercase Letter Naming assessment includes a graph for plotting the number of letters read correctly by the student. The graph is an excellent resource to track student progress, as well as to build student motivation and self-confidence as gains are made. After each completed assessment, use the alphabet flashcards to provide student practice with identifying alphabet letters before repeating the assessment. The flashcards are provided in both D'Nealian and Zaner-Bloser formats.
Level Assessment
Find students' instructional levels by assessing their reading skills with developmentally appropriate texts while recording reading behavior. Assess comprehension and reward students' progress from level to level.Resources to Place Students in Appropriate Level Texts
- Running Records
- List of Benchmark Passages (Passage Quick Checks can be found here.)
- List of Benchmark Books
- List of Benchmark Quick Check Quizzes
- Benchmark WOWzers
- Guidelines
- Teacher Tips
Comprehension Quick Checks
The comprehension Quick Check is a fast, easy way to assess how well students are absorbing their reading. The Quick Check is a multiple-choice and essay quiz that tests how well students remember and understand the book. Multiple-choice questions cover facts, inferences, and essential comprehension skills such as sequencing and identifying main ideas. Essay questions encourage critical and inferential thinking and often allow students to make personal connections with the text. The Quick Checks will accompany every leveled book from Level C to Level Z and the Monsters and the Hoppers serial books.High-Frequency Word Assessment Forms
There are two high-frequency word assessments. Both assess a child's ability to recognize and read high-frequency words. The first assessment targets the top 32 high-frequency words, and the second assessment targets high-frequency words 33 through 69.An accompanying graph is included for use with both high-frequency assessments. The graph is used to plot the number of high-frequency words read correctly. It is an excellent resource to track student progress, as well as build student motivation and self-confidence as gains are made. After each completed assessment, use the flashcards accompanying each form to provide students with extra practice before repeating the assessment.
