Reading Statistics
Applying the Science of Reading
B.E.S.T. Standards
ELA Basics
100

Millions of Americans cannot read above a fifth-grade level. Approximately how many?

What are 45 million Americans?

100

According to the Applying the Science of Reading Part 3, created by the Elementary Learning Department, what reading program should be used as Tier 1 instruction for K-5 comprehension?

What is Benchmark Advance?

100

 What grade level is expected to identify the central idea and explain how relevant details support that idea in a text?

What is third grade?

100

What is the purpose of the Benchmark Advance Foundations/Review & Routines Lessons?

What is reviewing foundational skills and preparing students for routines of an effective literacy classroom?

200

 What percentage of fourth grade students do not read at a proficient level?

What is 65%?

200

According to the Applying the Science of Reading Part 3, created by the Elementary Learning Department, what reading programs can be used as Tier 2 phonics intervention for 3-5?

What are Benchmark Advance Word Study Lessons, SIPPS, and Reading Horizons?

200

What grade level is expected to explain how figurative language contributes to meaning in a text?

What is fourth grade?

200

How many minutes of instructional time is allocated for ELA?

What is 90 minutes?

300

What percentage of 13-year-olds engage in reading for fun?

What is 17%?

300

According to the Applying the Science of Reading Part 3, created by the Elementary Learning Department, what reading programs can be used as Tier 1 instruction for phonics K-2?

 What are Benchmark Advance and UFLI?

300

Which ELA K-12 standards include citing evidence, collaborating, and engaging in discussions?

What are the ELA Expectation standards?

300

If you would like to learn more about any of these topics, where can you find more information?

What is the Elementary Learning Canvas page?

400

 Studies suggest that stress levels can be reduced by 68% by reading for how many minutes per day?

What is 6 minutes?

400

When working to diagnose a student’s deficiencies who is reading below grade level, which part of the Science of Reading document should be used?

What is Applying the Science of Reading Part 2?

400

What does the acronym B.E.S.T. stand for?

What are the Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking?

400

How should classroom libraries be organized?

What are reading genres?