### Question
How is the term classroom-based instructional reading assessment defined?


### Answer
The term **classroom-based instructional reading assessment** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 6368* as the following:

> an assessment that—


(i) evaluates children's learning based on systematic observations by teachers of children performing academic tasks that are part of their daily classroom experience

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6368*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED > Part B-Student Reading Skills Improvement Grants > subpart 1-reading first**

