| Reading |
PASeries® Reading provides a score that matches your child’s reading ability to the level of difficulty of written materials using The Lexile Framework®
for Reading (lexile.com).* PASeries Reading tests measure a range of reading skills within a given grade for three levels of readers: above, on, and below level. PASeries Reading allows teachers to track your child’s growth throughout the school year and forecast performance at the time of the state exam. |
PASeries Reading Fact Sheet
A description of the types of PASeries Reading assessments, when they are taken throughout the year, and what grades and subjects they cover.
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PASeries Family’s Interpretive Guide
An explanation of your child’s results and Lexile measure as displayed in the Student History and Forecast Report, which helps you understand how to use them to support your child’s learning.
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Reading Lexile Family Site
Visit the Lexile Family website for free tools to help you use your child’s Lexile measure. For example, the book search helps you find books that are targeted to your child’s reading level and areas of interest.
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Lexiles in Education
A fact sheet that briefly defines Lexiles and their history and describes how the Lexile Framework is used.
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Lexiles at Home
A fact sheet with tips on how you can use Lexile measures to improve your child’s learning outside the classroom.
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Lexile Map
A graphical representation of The Lexile Framework for Reading, which helps you locate challenging books and articles that match reading ability to texts.
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*PASeries Reading may be used in grades 3-8. Consult with your child’s teacher to find out which PASeries products your child’s school uses. |