Reading Fluency: Assessment
By: Reading Rockets
An informal assessment of reading fluency, including what the assessment measures, when is should be assessed, examples of questions, and the age or grade at which the assessment should be mastered.
All assessments should be given one-on-one.
What it measures
How many words a child reads correctly in one minute.
When should it be assessed?
Fluency assessments should be completed throughout the year to help guide instruction.
Examples of assessment questions
Choose an appropriate passage for the student to read aloud. As the student reads, complete a record for one minute.
Age or grade typically mastered
Students should be expected to master age-appropriate material.
Reading Rockets (2004)
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