Four Step Assessment Decision Chart

Educators can use assessments to predict students’ comprehension levels according to how well they perform on decoding and language comprehension measures. By applying the Simple View of Reading to assessment data, you can identify your students’ lowest deficit skill and respond with appropriate interventions. This chart will help you provide effective support in closing the reading gaps. See how it works!

Reading Universe is made possible by generous support from Jim & Donna Barksdale; the Hastings/Quillin Fund, an advised fund of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (opens in new window); the AFT (opens in new window); the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation (opens in new window); and three anonymous donors.