Product:
Star Reader
Company:
Reannaissance Learning
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Assessment:
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Yes |
| Instruction: |
No |
| Grades: |
K-12 |
| Subject: |
Reading |
| Delivery: |
CD-ROM |
Assessment takes 10 min; therefore low accuracy. Report looks at phonics and comprehension only. Many users find that it is so inaccurate as to be unusable. Basically, produces a reading level for placement into Accelerated Reader. See Accelerated Reader Review for more information. On a positive note, the tests are short so students can take it often. Doesn't diagnose reading issues. DORA can provide a reading level as well. Here is a chart that shows how to use DORA Lexile scores in lieu of the Star Reader.
DORA placement conversion table into Accelerated Reader
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Posted by Tammy Beckstead on 08/04 at 02:41 PM
I agree. I found the Star test to be very inaccurate. Students' levels would change from 1-2 grades per week.
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