Edward S. Shapiro|Emily J. Solari|Yaacov Petscher
Use of a measure of reading comprehension to enhance prediction on the state high stakes assessment
Lehigh University|The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston|Florida State University
current study examined diagnostic accuracy two screening measures risk future difficulties reading comprehension well degree adding screening measure reading comprehension enhanced prediction oral reading fluency outcomes student reading performance state high stakes assessment grades 3 5 data fall winter assessments dibels oral reading fluency dorf 4sight benchmark assessment 4sight measures along outcomes pennsylvania system school assessment pssa across total 1000 students 6 schools examined using indices diagnostic efficiency roc curve logistic regression analyses results showed addition measure reading comprehension 4sight dorf enhanced decision making process identifying students risk reading difficulties especially students higher elementary grades achieved benchmark levels dorf although dorf alone showed good level prediction statewide assessment combination dorf plus 4sight measures resulted consistently best predictive outcomes suggestions made consider alternative cut points dorf 4sight measures