FastBridge combines Computer Adaptive Tests (CAT) and Curriculum-Based Measures (CBM) to screen students, identify skill gaps, and offer proven recommendations for reading instruction and diagnostic reading interventions. That’s why many states have approved FastBridge for early reading and/or dyslexia screening.
How long does FastBridge assessment take?
The account creation process typically takes a week or less once we have all the requested information. However, if technical integrations will be part of the implementation process, the total time to get set up will typically be 3 – 5 weeks. Assessment measures are provided via the FastBridge application.
What is FastBridge testing for kindergarten?
FastBridge recommends a composite of four specific subtests to be given per benchmark period. The composite varies from fall, winter, or spring, per grade level to best match reading skill development and reliably assess risk. The remaining assessments may be used as needed to further evaluate skill deficits.
What reading level is FastBridge?
Available for universal screening (grades 1-6) and frequent progress monitoring (grades 1-5), the Spanish assessments were developed by bilingual researchers in collaboration with native Spanish-speaking teachers and literacy leaders.
Does FastBridge measure Lexile levels?
FastBridge From Illuminate Education Now Reports Lexile Measures, Providing Powerful Insights on Students’ Reading Habits.
What does low risk on FastBridge mean?
FastBridge reports include indicators of student risk for not reaching learning goals. These are known as benchmarks and include indicators for the following levels: Low Risk: likely to meet grade-level goals. Some Risk: unlikely to meet grade-level goals without supplemental instructional support.
What does FastBridge cost?
Included in Cost: The FastBridge system is provided to customers through an annual subscription that is priced on a per student basis. The subscription rate for school year 2020–21 is $7.50 per student. There are no additional fixed costs.
Can you use calculator on FastBridge?
****Students can use a pencil and paper to work out problems, but they cannot use a calculator. You’ll use headphones to hear directions at the beginning and for most questions. You can listen again by selecting the picture(s) of the headphones. * Use a mouse (or your finger, if using an iPad) to select your answer.
Is FastBridge nationally normed?
Norm-referenced data: FastBridge is also norm-referenced. A student’s score is compared to the scores earned by his/her peers on a specified test at a specified time of year (e.g., Fall, Winter, or Spring Screening).
Is FastBridge adaptive?
Take the first step in building an effective MTSS program by conducting universal screening with FastBridge’s innovative computer adaptive tests (CATs).
What is FastBridge illuminate?
A combined offering of reading, math and social-emotional behavior for grades K-12. Research-based universal screening, diagnostic reporting, and progress monitoring tools.
Where can you access the FastBridge reading interventions?
The downloadable materials for each intervention are located in the Training & Resources section of the FastBridge system.
To access the interventions:
Select the Training & Resources tab.Scroll down to the Intervention section for Reading.Select the desired reading intervention area.
What does FastBridge aMath measure?
aMath. Measures broad math abilities and predicts overall math achievement in counting and cardinality; operations and algebraic thinking; number and operations in Base Ten; number and operations with fractions; measurement and data; and geometry.
What are examples of curriculum based measurements?
Examples of Curriculum-Based Measurement Probes
Reading. It’s best to measure reading fluency on an individual basis. Spelling. When assessing spelling, teachers may read aloud 10 to 15 words in two minutes, which their students must try to spell with few to no errors. Writing. Math.
What is the highest aReading score?
The attached Score Guide lists the aReading scores according to bands of 50 points, starting at 350 and ending at 750.
What is Lexile level?
What Is a Lexile Level? A popular method used by schools to measure a student reader’s ability is Lexile level or a Lexile Measure. A Lexile measure is a valuable tool for teachers, parents, and students. It serves two unique functions: it is the measure of how difficult a text is OR a student’s reading ability level.
Where are benchmarks and norms found in the FastBridge site?
FAST benchmarks and norms are also available on the FastBridge site under the “Training and Resources” tab.
