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READ180 is a data-driven instruction program, which means student performance impacts instruction. A variety of instruments assess students to identify their most urgent needs, enabling the program and teacher to adjust instruction accordingly.

Effective Assessements for Struggling Readers

*Assessment Type*	*Assessment Instruments*	*Instructional Purpose*
Placement and Progress Monitoring	Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) Interactive Scholastic Reading Counts	Determine reading level and place students appropriately in the program. Monitor student, group, and class progress over time to ensure that desired performance outcomes are being achieved.
Curriculum-Based Assesssment	rSkills Tests Workshop Wrap-Up	Monitor student understanding of key, standards-aligned skills covered during Small - and - Whole-Group Instruction.
Ongoing Diagnostic Assessment	READ180 Instructional Software	Assess student performance on the READ180 software. Identify strengths and weaknesses so that teachers can address specific student needs.
Writing Assessment	QuickWrites rBook Writing Assignments	Test students' understanding of reading skills and writing addressed during Whole - and - Small-Group Instruction.