Comprehension Pre-Tests/Pre Assessments: Years 3-6

Pre-testing should form the basis for any unit of work. To meet the needs of each individual student, teachers must know the ability level of each student. This bundle of two comprehension pre-tests allows teachers to determine the reading and comprehension ability levels of their students. From the results of the pre-test, the teacher will get a better understanding of how to best prepare for differentiation.

For reading comprehension, it is recommended to complete one pre-test at the beginning of the year as a minimum. You may decide that pre-testing every term or semester is helpful, depending on the planned reading comprehension and literature that is coming next.

Encourage students to answer questions in full sentences, using evidence from the text.

We would recommend that you do not ‘mark’ each students pre-test, as this can become laborious and time consuming for teachers. Rather, read the students answers carefully to determine whether they will need core curriculum activities, extension or modified if they are unable to complete core curriculum.