The grade 6 benchmark is a streamlined set of evaluations to check for oral reading fluency and for reading comprehension. There are a 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. Either print the entire booklet at the beginning of the year to store in a binder, or print the appropriate pages for the appropriate testing sessions.
The first test is complete at the beginning of the year. Please print on letter size paper (or as a booklet). You will need a copy for each student.
The second test is completed part way through the year. Please print on letter size paper (or as a booklet). You will need a copy for each student.
The final test is complete towards the end of the year. Please print on letter size paper (or as a booklet). 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 a copy 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).