Another high quality, easy to use, relevant adult-based resource from Pat Campbell and Grassroots Press on the assessment of reading. This package contains an instructor's manual, a student booklet of graded reading material and a training CD ROM for tutor -- assessors. The instructor's manual and training CD ROM give a description of CARA and explain ways to use and administer the assessment programme. Detailed information and training is given on interpreting word identification and comprehension skills and on determining miscue patterns. The bonus is a collection of 50 examples of graded reading material designed specifically for use with adults with attached literal and inferential comprehension questions. Almost all of which are easy to use in a New Zealand context. Recommended reading for anyone interested in assessing reading skills

This assessment was designed specifically for our American audience. ADRI provides placement and diagnostic information and identifies reading patterns, enabling you to choose effective teaching strategies. This manual contains a word list, 40 graded passages that range in readability from Grades 1 to 12, and a combination of factual and inference comprehension questions. As well, the manual provides step-by-step instruction on how to score and interpret ADRI. (Alternate-form reliability was established by piloting ADRI with over 1500 adult basic education students.) Please note that ADRI is designed for individual testing situations rather than group testing. You need to purchase only one copy of this test, as passages and questions can be photocopied. The following topics are discussed: Section One: * Description of ADRI * Ways to Use ADRI Section Two: * Administration and Scoring of ADRI Section Three: * Interpreting Word Identification and Comprehension Skill Section Four: * Student's Graded Word List * Student's Passages Section Five: * Instructor's Graded Word List * Instructor's Passages Section Six: * Technical Development of ADRI * Glossary * References The Canadian version (with CD ROMs) is available at 8.2.2 CAM