Measuring reading fluency is an active practice in schools and other learning settings. It is part of the MTA curriculum, and gives educators essential data for tracking student progress. Amplio's reading probe feature digitizes this process, making data collection more rigorous, accurate, and effective.
To access the reading probes from the Classroom, filter activities by component and scroll down to Reading Fluency.
The reading probes are designed to automatically collect, measure, and provide data on student’s reading capabilities. New reading materials will be added to expand the library in the future.
When using a reading probe, present the student with a text from the curriculum and instruct the student to read. Using the on-screen, specially designed stopwatch, you mark the student's errors as they occur over one minute.
The Amplio platform automatically calculates WCPM (Words Correct Per Minute), accuracy, and many more parameters in the background. This accumulated data is automatically added to the session notes and is also available in the student profile along with measurements from other activities.
From the student's profile you are able to review the probe results, listen to the student's audio from the probe, and check your markings to ensure complete accuracy.
Note: The reading probe is also suitable for Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) testing.
Here are some additional points to keep in mind:
The same probes can be read again, but mark a different section of the story—one the student hasn't read before. That way, it'll help provide data every two weeks.
The story probe prerequisites are found in resources.
Be sure you are providing reading probe practice in the same kit your student is working from.
Amplio Training for MTA
MTA Reading Probe
Duration: 30 Minutes
Learn how to accurately conduct spelling and reading probes for the Amplio platform. For MTA curriculum trained educators.