MAP Reading Fluency:
A fresh look at fluency
assessments
The role of a high-quality fluency assessment
Data from a high-quality fluency assessment can be the key to unlocking reading gains for early learners. Trustworthy data can illuminate strengths, identify gaps, and determine where students are in their learning. Teachers can use these insights to plan lessons or provide targeted intervention to support early reading. Building leaders can determine areas of unfinished learning across classrooms and grades and provide additional resources or support.
What does a high-quality fluency assessment measure?
A high-quality fluency assessment doesnāt stop with fluency. Hereās why.
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MAP Reading Fluency Professional Learning Overview
Turn learning evidence into instructional action
Activate MAPĀ® Reading Fluency⢠with professional learning around using your assessment data to gain a more holistic view of early readersā abilities and how to target instruction that is just right for each student and track learning progress.
Topics: Assessment, Early learning, Instructional strategies, Literacy, Professional learning
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