Before administering the Reading Placement Inventory, please familiarize yourself with
this manual and the test.
Take a moment to read and answer the test questions.
You should test your child when he or she is well rested and has adequate time to complete
the test in a relaxed manner. The test should be administered in a well-lighted area that is
comfortable for the child (e.g., dinning room or kitchen table). The location should also be
free of distractions and interruptions.
2. Talk with your child about the Reading Placement Inventory.
The purpose of this test is to learn more about your child’s reading skills. The test measures
reading comprehension skills by asking the child to read an incomplete sentence and
select the word that best completes the sentence. Your child will select the best word by
circling the letter next to the word.
This test is un-timed. You can plan on about 20 to 30 minutes to complete the test.
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K12 Reading Placement Assessment #3, Part A
Test Administration Directions (continued)
3. Have your child complete the sample questions on page 4. You can read the sentences
to the child to help him or her understand the directions.
Read to your child: Read each sentence and the four words beside it. Choose the word
that best completes the sentence. Circle the letter next to your answer
choice. Remember, only circle one correct answer for each question.
Read the first sentence below “Sample Question 1.” Choose the
best word to fill in the blank. Circle the letter next to the word. [pause]
Now, read the sentence below “Sample Question 2.” Choose the
best word to fill in the blank. Circle the letter next to the word.
Talk with your child about the correct answers and make sure that your child understands
how to indicate his or her answer. The correct answer for Sample Question 1 is “A” and
the correct answer for Sample Question 2 is “C.”
4. Now go to the actual test that begins on page 5.
Read to your child: Read each sentence and the four words beside it. Choose the word
that best completes the sentence. Circle the letter next to your answer
choice. Answer as many questions as you can. Remember, only
circle one correct answer for each question.
Remember, you should let your child answer the questions on their own, without assistance.
This test is designed to measure your child’s level of reading comprehension.
5. After your child has completed the Reading Placement Inventory, go to page 9 for
information about scoring the test and using the results.