DRA2+Guidelines

[|DRA2 Video Demonstration] This video provides guidelines for administration and scoring of the DRA2.

Developmental Reading Assessment 2 is administered to all first graders three times a year (see assessment calendar) The following benchmark books have been designated as "first grade books" :

Level A- Can You Sing Level 1- What is Red? Level 2- Bath Time Level 3- Look at Me Level 4- Get Your Umbrella Level 6- Whay Are We Stopping? (may be used with above level K in May) Level 8- The Lost Book Levell 10- Grandma's Surprise Level 12- Robert's New Friend Level 14- A New School Level 16- Chip to the Rescue Level 18- Game Day Level 20- Turtle's Big Race Level 24- The Wonderful Day Level 28- Missing Sneakers


 * Level 28 is the ceiling for the end of grade 1. Students should only be assessed at one full grade level above their actual grade level.**
 * Grade 1 Benchmarks:**
 * Entering first grade- Independent Level 3 or higher**
 * November of first grade (end of first term)-Independent Level 6 or higher**
 * End of first grade- Independent Level 16 or higher**