Scholastic Reading InventoryInteractive Training Module What is the
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Scholastic Reading Inventory-Interactive Training Module
What is the SRI Interactive? ü Interactive reading comprehension test üAn assessment of student reading levels üScores are reported in Lexiles
Who should take the SRI? üThe SRI is designed for students who can read. üIt is recommended that teachers take an SRI BEFORE students.
If students are unable to read, should the SRI be read to them? üThe SRI is for students who are readers.
REFLECT 1. Why is it important for you as a teacher to take this test? 2. What environmental conditions should exist for students during this test?
How does the SRI-Interactive work?
1. Student logs onto computer. 2. Student answers questions about his/her reading interests to prepare a customized reading list.
Student selects favorite types of books.
Book Interest Screens Grades K-2 Grades 3 -5 Grades 6+
3. Student takes a short Practice Test. 4. 4. The test begins.
Students take the practice test.
Practice Test Optional Practice Test üTo make sure student understands directions. üTo make sure student knows how to use computer. üApproximately three to five questions in length. Directions can be read aloud by the computer.
Student takes the SRI-Interactive test.
Compute-Adaptive Technology
Assess Reading Levels through Graduate School
5. The test ends when a student has 6. answered enough questions to accurately 7. calculate a Lexile measure. 6. Student receives a 7. Recommended Reading List.
Why does SRI work? üAuthentic text passages üFiction, non-fiction, high interest low readability passages üRequire students to use inference, draw conclusions, demonstrate knowledge of content vocabulary, and higher order thinking skills
Why does SRI work? üComputer Adaptive Technology üTest adapts to student responses. Test automatically steps up or down according to performance. üAdaptive technology only requires student to do as many questions as needed to calculate accurate Lexile. üTest bank of 3000 questions ensures that no two tests are identical.
Why does SRI work? üFlexible üTest can be administered at any computer station or on a number of computers. üAppropriate for all students who are reading. üSettings are easily adjusted to accommodate specific student needs.
What is a Lexile? A Lexile is a unit for measuring text difficulty. The word Lexile is a blend of the root word “Lex”, which refers to words, and echoes the word “percentile”, a comparative unit of measure.
Test takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes To complete.
How do you use a Lexile Measure? On Grade Level Lexile Range Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 600 -900 L 700 -1000 L 800 -1050 L 850 -1100 L Student Tested Lexile: 729 L Independent/Fluent Reading Range is 250 L below Lexile Score. 80% to 90% Comprehension Independent/Instructional Reading Range is 100 L Below to 50 L Above Lexile. 70% to 80% Comprehension Instructional/Challenging Reading Range is 250 L Above Lexile Score. Less than 70% Comprehension
Recommended Reading List üSelected Interest areas based on initial selection üMeasured Reading Level reported in Lexiles üGrade Level – Developmentally appropriate
REFLECT 1. How often should the SRI be given? 2. What possible exceptions might exist? 3.