What is DRA instructional level?
What is DRA instructional level?
Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) The DRA is an individually administered assessment of student reading proficiency. The DRA allows teachers to determine each student’s instructional level for reading and provides a method for evaluating their individual reading growth over time.
What is a good DRA score?
Scores range from 4 to 16, where scores of 4 to 6 indicate an Intervention level of performance, scores of 7 to 10 indicate an Instructional level of performance, scores of 11 to 14 indicate an Independent level of performance, and scores of 15 to 16 indicate an Advanced level of performance.
How is DRA level determined?
The DRA level is based on a reader’s instructional level. Instructional level is determined to be an accuracy rate of 90-95% with adequate comprehension and fluency. Fluency does not need to be a consideration for determining the level until a student hits level 6 of DRA.
What is a DRA Level 4?
Guided Reading Leveling Resource Chart
| Grade | Scholastic Guided Reading Level | DRA Level |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | J-K L-M N O-P Q | 16–18 20–24 28–30 34–38 40 |
| 4 | M N O-P Q-R S-T | 20–24 28–30 34–38 40 40–50 |
| 5 | Q-R S-V W | 40 40-50 60 |
| 6 | T-V W-Y Z | 50 60 70 |
What grade level is DRA 4?
What is a DRA 4?
DRA Reading Levels Kindergarten: 1-3. First Grade: 3-16. Second Grade: 18-28. Third Grade: 30-38. Fourth Grade: 40.
What DRA reading level should a 1st grader be at?
In the fall, first graders typically independently read at a Level 4. By the end of first grade, a typical first grader will independently read at Level 16. It is important to note that some students may have DRA scores that are above or below the grade-level expectation.
What is an 8th grade reading level?
8th Grade (8.0 – 8.9)
