Schoolwide Assessments
DRA3 - Developmental Reading Assessments
The Developmental Reading Assessment, Third Edition (DRA3), is an individually administered reading assessment designed to assess students’ reading performance. The DRA3 provides teachers with information that helps them determine students’ independent reading levels through observation of comprehension and oral reading fluency.
Teachers will assess all students at the beginning of the school year to gather a baseline DRA level. As we continue to monitor student’s progress, teachers may administer a DRA at the end of each trimester to ensure growth.
NWEA - Measures of Academic Progress GROWTH Assessment (MAP)
Students in grades 2-8 will be administered this web-based, formative assessment to help screen and monitor reading and math skills. Teachers can use the scores to identify learning areas that their class should focus on, as well as monitor the growth of individual students. Scores are also reviewed to see the performance and progress of a grade level and school. Benchmark data is collected in September, January, and May. Results are used to help monitor and support students within the classroom setting.