The grade 5 benchmark is a streamlined set of evaluations to check for oral reading fluency and for reading comprehension. There are two different tests with different scoring methods. Please take the time to review the delivery instructions and use the benchmark goals following assessment.
If you would like to create a binder with the content necessary to deliver the tests please prepare the documents according to this table of contents.
Provides a guide for the possibilities of groupings, and benchmarks for scores.
Please print on letter sized paper. You need one copy to reuse with each student. There are three tests in the booklet, to be completed in three sessions over the course of a year. You can either print the entire booklet and store in a binder. Or print the appropriate pages for the appropriate testing periods.
The first assessment is to happen close to the beginning of the year. Please print to letter size paper (or preferably booklet form). You will need a copy for each student.
The second assessment is to happen somewhere in the middle of the year. Please print to letter size paper (or preferably booklet form). You will need a copy for each student.
The final assessment is to happen close to the end of the year. Please print to letter size paper (or preferably booklet form). You will need a copy for each student.
This includes the scoring for both the ORF and Maze tests. Please print according to the instructions provided. You will need an assessment booklet for each student.
Printing the scoring booklets takes a little care, but they turn out really nice. This process is for a Toshiba Printer / Photocopier. Please print to legal sized paper (in landscape).