The “big five” components of reading work together as students learn to read and develop their skills. See how having separate assessments that focus specifically on these constrained and unconstrained skills can benefit the classroom teacher.

The right reading assessment can empower teachers, support students, and provide actionable data. Discover the features and enhancements included with MAP Reading Fluency that work alongside high-quality instruction to improve outcomes for early learners.

This is a story about how reading assessments got turned upside down. See how researchers and literacy experts leveraged innovative technology to develop MAP Reading Fluency, a game-changing solution for early learners.

See why literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading, combined with precise, reliable assessment data, is just what early learners need to get on a path to growth after interrupted learning.

This list and summary will discuss the big 5 reading ideas that have to be taught and assessed prior to grade 3. The National Reading Panel identified five components at the core of effective reading instruction: phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Hit on why this is so important at the early learning stages. List out each reading concept, explain what it is, and why reading research has identified it as important.

Early readers and their teachers deserve all the support we can give them. Here are five strategies to make reading assessment more effective.

High-quality professional development experiences, like the data-driven solutions offered by NWEA, align curriculum, assessment, and instruction in a way that serves the unique needs of every school or district.