Maze Comprehension

Test

Screening options have been selected from this resource for our adolescent learners

This is a companion to CORE

Assessing Reading: Multiple Measures

Linking Assessments to theWCPSS Reading Model

Reading Maze Comprehension Test

Maze Comprehension Test

RATIONALE

- Screening- Goal of reading- Impact of underlying skills

Maze Comprehension Test

Take a few minutes to review the materials you will use for this assessment.

Maze Comprehension Test

ADMINISTERING - Make copies of Form A Passage for

students’ current grade level. Use Passage 10-A for Jr. or Sr.

- Use Teaching Passage if needed.- Distribute appropriate MAZE passage. - Have student write name & date on

passage & turn face down.- Follow script. - Allow 3 min. NO extended time.

Maze Comprehension Test

SCORING - Use appropriate scoring key.- Count any correct answer that is

circled, underlined, or otherwise indicated.

- Put a check () next to a correct response; mark a line through

each incorrect one.- Record Number Correct at bottom of page.

Maze Comprehension Test

SCORING INTERPRETATION - Use Scoring Table.- Find row for student’s grade. Use Grade 8 for HS.- Locate appropriate column: FALL, WINTER, or SPRING. - Determine Performance Level based on Number Correct.

Maze Comprehension Test

SCORING INTERPRETATION EXAMPLE

9th graderPassage 9-AJust assessed at traditional calendar school

Number Correct: 16 Below Strategic for Grade 8

Look in row for Grade 8.

Look in SPRING column.