Assessment
In the Read Side by Side Reading Program, formative assessments take the lead, reducing the impact of assessment on instructional time.
All of the assessments in the Read Side by Side Reading Program can be downloaded from this assessment page.
For a full understanding of how to use these assessments in your classroom, the Assessment and Intervention Guide will be an invaluable tool!
Learn about your students!
Match students to books!
September
Need to start small groups right away? Use this quick assessment as a screener.
2-3 Times a Year
After finishing your nationally normed assessments, use this to sort students into book clubs.
2-3 Times a Year
Use a nationally normed, summative assessment to sort students by percentile data.
2-3 Times a Year
Use the running record to learn more about your students' strengths and weaknesses.
Assess daily work!
More tools!
Daily
Download this fillable form for keeping your grades organized and preparing your report cards.
2-3 Times a Year
Use this walk-through form to self-assess your curriculum implementation and set goals.
Online support!
Support Center
Online articles and FAQ to teach you about the program and guide your implementation!
Training Center
Self-guided training to teach you about the program and guide your implementation!
Research Articles
Print-ready research articles to support the Read Side by Side Reading Program.
"We have seen so much growth in our students, especially our special education students! The gap is closing!"
5th Grade Teacher Selah, WA
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