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Language Arts Ages 11-14 UK Years 7-9 US Grades 6-8
Developmental Reading Assessment
Second Edition (DRA2) ©2012
Celebrating 20 years of assessment
that drives success!
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DRA2 is also available
for Grades K-5
(ages 5-10). Visit
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information.
This quick, accurate research-based assessment helps you target instruction for student success.
DRA2 makes it easier for teachers to use and score assessments by providing a complete
kit covering 11-14 year-olds. This kit offers a vast package of resources, with packs of Student
Assessment Folders also available.
Assesses student reading performance with
a literature-based fiction and non fiction benchmark books.
Helps you set individual instructional goals and documents student performance over time.
Enables you to match readers to appropriate reading levels and books.
Offers a fast way to group students effectively for reading instruction.
Word Analysis is included in the K-3 Kit.
perfect partner
DRA2 is ideal for use
alongside programs such
as Literacy Navigator. See
pages 23 for details.
Components at a
glance
DRA2+ Comprehensive Package
(Grades 4 through 6)
DRA2 Comprehensive Package
(Grades 4 through 8 Package A)
DRA2 Upgrade Package (Grades 4
through 8 Upgrade Package A)
DRA2 Word Analysis Complete
Package with Training CD
DRA2 Progress Monitoring Packages
6-8
DRA2 Student Folder (Grades 4
through 8 Package A - 30 Pack)
DRA2+ APP
Now it is even easier to manage DRA2 results with the DRA2+ app for the iPad! Save time on
reporting. Gain time for instruction.
Use the latest technology for managing DRA2 results during the administration of the
assessment. Teachers follow the same four-step DRA2 process, but from their iPad. After every
assessment is complete, they have instant feedback on individual student results as well as a
“dashboard” of the class performance.
The DRA2+ App provides:
Easy-to-use, portable technology to quickly administer DRA2+.
Automatic scoring and ongoing view of student progress to quickly differentiate instruction.
Enhanced reporting for additional analysis of DRA2+ results, available at a district to
classroom level.
Consistent assessment administration to ensure reliable results across schools.
Paperless teacher environment yields instant accountability reports to help teachers and
administrators gain more time for instruction.
DRA2 Progress Monitoring Assessment
DRA2 Progress Monitoring Assessment(PMA) consists of 95 brief, leveled passages from
Level 4 through 60. PMA will help teachers determine the success of reading interventions and
provide a continued Focus for Instruction between regular benchmark periods. Adding the
DRA2 PMA provides frequent, reliable, and brief progress checks on struggling readers.
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