What is the SRI Interactive?
Interactive reading comprehension test
An assessment of student reading levels
Scores are reported in Lexiles
Who should take the SRI?
The SRI is designed for students who can read.
It is recommended that teachers take an SRI BEFORE students.
If students are unable to read, should the SRI be read to them?
The SRI is for students who areare readers.
REFLECTREFLECT
1.1. Why is it important for you as a teacher to Why is it important for you as a teacher to take this test?take this test?
2.2. What environmental conditions should exist What environmental conditions should exist for students during this test?for students during this test?
1. Student logs onto computer.
2. Student answers questions about his/her reading interests to prepare a
customized reading list.
Practice Test
Optional Practice Test
To make sure student understands directions.
To make sure student knows how to use computer.
Approximately three to five questions in length.
Directions can be read aloud bythe computer.
5. The test ends when a student hasanswered enough questions to accurately
calculate a Lexile measure.
6. Student receives a Recommended Reading List.
Why does SRI work?
Authentic text passagesFiction, non-fiction, high interest low
readability passagesRequire students to use inference, draw
conclusions, demonstrate knowledge of content vocabulary, and higher order
thinking skills
Why does SRI work?
Computer Adaptive TechnologyTest adapts to student responses. Test
automatically steps up or down according to performance.
Adaptive technology only requires student to do as many questions as needed to calculate
accurate Lexile.Test bank of 3000 questions ensures that no
two tests are identical.
Why does SRI work?
FlexibleTest can be administered at any computer
station or on a number of computers.Appropriate for all students who are
reading.Settings are easily adjusted to accommodate
specific student needs.
What is a Lexile?
A Lexile is a unit for measuring text difficulty.
The word Lexile is a blend of the root word “Lex”, which refers to words, and echoes the word“percentile”, a comparative unit of measure.
How do you use a Lexile Measure?
Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7
600-900L 700-1000L 800-1050L 850-1100L
On Grade Level Lexile Range
Independent/Fluent Reading Range is 250L below Lexile Score.
80% to 90% Comprehension
Independent/Instructional Reading Range is 100L Below to 50L Above Lexile.
70% to 80% Comprehension
Instructional/Challenging Reading Range is 250L Above Lexile Score.
Less than 70% Comprehension
Student Tested Lexile: 729L
Recommended Reading List
Selected Interest areas based on initial selection
Measured Reading Level reported in Lexiles
Grade Level – Developmentally appropriate