Benchmark Books

Why Use Benchmark Books

Benchmark Books assess comprehension and reward students' progress from level to level. They are one part of a three-part process that provides a more complete assessment of reading behavior and comprehension than any of the parts independently.

• Each level has 1 fiction and 1 nonfiction Benchmark Book.
• The text of the entire book is used in the online running record.
• ALL are available on Raz-Plus and additional printable books for level H-Z are also available.

How to Use Benchmark Books

1. Assign an assessment using the Kids A-Z Student Management area or by clicking on the Assign button on the book's thumbnail or landing page. (The software will automatically present a retelling and comprehension quiz when the student is finished reading.)
2. Check your In Basket through the Kids A-Z management hub for the student's recording and score the student's reading behavior using the online running record form.
3. Check a student's scores against the expectations for a level to see if they should move levels. (For more details, see About Running Records)
4. Turn on student Incentives to reward students' progress from level to level.