Assessment Tools

Assessment identifies and showcases the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) of learners. Here we provide literacy practitioners with a sampling of assessment tools and resources that can be used in initial intake/program placement, ongoing evaluation, and exit assessment. Learners should be aware of the purpose, timing, & method used by trained administrators.

Reading Placement

• Using CARA (Canadian Adult Reading Assessment) 
  • ​Administering CARA
  • CARA_Interpreting Word Identification Skills
• Laubach Way to Reading Diagnostic(s)
  • Student Reading Profile – Level 1
  • Student Reading Profile – Level 2
  • Student Reading Profile – Level 3 
  • Student Reading Profile – Level 4 
  • Diagnostic Teacher’s Guide 
• Challenger Placement Tool 
• Letter Recognition Assessment 
• Letter Sounds Skills Assessment 
• Dolch Words – Story form 
• Word Lists
  • Dolch Words – Basic Sight Word list 
  • Dolch Words – Alphabetic list 

Math Placement

• Basic Skills Assessment  
• Basic Skills Assessment  - Answer Key
• Breakthrough to Math - Free downloads of a Placement Inventory, Student Profile, Teacher’s Directory and Mastery Checkups for use in the series.