How is the DIBELS test scored?

DIBELS benchmark goals are empirically derived, criterion-referenced target scores that represent adequate reading prog- ress. A benchmark goal indicates a level of skill where the student is likely to achieve the next DIBELS benchmark goal or reading outcome.

How do you interpret Acadience scores?

Interpreting Acadience Reading Scores Acadience Reading provides two types of scores at each benchmark assessment period: 1. A raw score for each individual measure and 2. A composite score (the Reading Composite Score). Each of the scores is interpreted relative to the benchmark goals and cut points for risk.

How many sight words should a first grader know?

100 sight words
A good goal, according to child literacy expert Timothy Shanahan, is that children should master 20 sight words by the end of Kindergarten and 100 sight words by the end of First Grade.

What is a good Acadience score?

In the At Benchmark range, the overall likelihood of achieving subsequent early literacy and/or reading benchmarks is 70% to 85%. Some of these students, especially those with scores near the benchmark, may require monitoring and/or strategic support on specific component skills.

What does WWR mean in Acadience?

Updated alternate-form reliability is available for First Sound Fluency (FSF), Phoneme Segmentation Fluency (PSF), Nonsense Word Fluency Correct Letter Sounds (NWF CLS) and Whole Words Read (NWF WWR), and Maze.

How many words per minute should a 3rd grader read DIBELS?

112 wpm
DIBELS Proficiency Grade level targets for a student to achieve are: 1st grade: 44 wpm (words per minute) 2nd grade: 94 wpm. 3rd grade: 112 wpm.

What do DIBELS composite scores mean?

“The DIBELS Composite Score is a combination of multiple DIBELS scores and provides the best overall estimate of the student’s early literacy skills and/or reading proficiency. Most data management services will calculate the DIBELS Composite Score for you” (Dynamic Reading Group, Inc., 2010, p. 2).