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Capti Change Log | ReadBasix Updates, Features & Release Notes

2026-09-17T12:41:12-07:00

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2026

September 17, 2026

Minor Update

Improvements

Added automatic rolling export of student reports to supported data aggregators. Contact support@capti.com to confirm which aggregators are available for your account.
Faster loading for the assessment list and for the student list inside assessments.
Other small improvements throughout the interface.

Updates

Removed the Hide timer option from the new ReadBasix assessment dialog. Set the hidden-timer accommodation for individual students in the Accommodations dialog. Bulk setup will be available soon.

August 14, 2026

Minor Update

Improvements

Updated scale score bands
Updated MTSS grouping algorithm

Fixes

Fixed minor issues with data export

August 10, 2026

Major Update

Improvements

Assessment administration:
- In the Students screen: “Student Roster” table is now the default view.
- In the Assessments screen: modernized the interface, including a clearer indicator of group progress toward completion.
- In the ReadBasix administration screen: modernized the interface, enabled filtering of activity log by event type, improved student filter.
All exports:
- Improved workflow, usability, and discoverability of features.
- Updated report names: Student Comparison Table renamed to Student Performance Report; Student Progress Table renamed to Score Growth Report; Home Report and Student-Friendly Report combined into the Home Summary Report.
- Updated names of exported files to be more informative.
- Improved control over the reporting period: select custom time period, and more.
Home Summary report:
- Improved mass-emailing functionality - specify student ID to export for mail merge etc.
- Enabled selection of any combination of dates to export.
- Improved handling of long student names in the exported PDFs.
Score Growth report:
- Added export of student progress for decoding inefficiency and Lexile.
- Optionally split the exported table into individual tabs by location or grade level.
Other improvements:
- Changed the decoding threshold from 235 to 225.
- Improved layout and wording of filter options in “Filter Rules” dialog.
- Added inefficient decoding column to defaults of Student Performance report.

May 5, 2026

Minor Update

New Features

Students screen now displays general student information as a clean, sortable table with one-click export; demographics and accommodations are shown directly in the table columns.
Added “Student Progress Table” export: each row represents one student with scale scores across your custom-defined time periods.
Student Comparison Table now includes a “Date Last Accessed” column for each subtest.
When “Location-Wide Reports” is enabled for teachers, reports now display all students in the location (not just those in their own classes).
Skill performance chart in the Home Report PDF and Student-Friendly Report PDF now shows the exact dates scores were received.
Added ReadBasix Score Band filter rule.
Added “Hide timer” accommodation for ReadBasix.
Added support for secure browsing environment in ReadBasix.

Improvements

Users can now view themselves in the Members list.
Upgraded “Change Owner” dialog in ReadBasix assessment.
Moved LTI Integration tab into the main Settings tab.
Renamed “Location-Wide Access” to “Location-Wide Management”.
ClassLink and SFTP (OneRoster) imports now read student state ID from users.csv when the key is “stateID” (in addition to the previously supported “SSID”).

Fixes

Corrected export of ELL, IEP, and Hispanic/Latino fields (now correctly shows “Not Specified” instead of “No”).
Archived assessment schedules no longer appear in the Schedule pop-up.
Fixed logging for ReadBasix submissions triggered by scheduled archival.

Mar 12, 2026

Minor Update

New Features

Filter students by Lexile score
Filter students by assessment creation date and status in activity
Filter students by assessment launch date and status in activity
Export from ReadBasix assessment: student names, status, grade, time accommodations, overall progress (% complete)
Unarchive individual assessments

Improvements

Removed "Login with Apple" button from login screen
Added “No Decoding Information” option to “Inefficient decoding” and “Decoding threshold” filters
Improved “?” help menu
Improved wording in Assessment Status filter
Removed "Reading Comprehension subtest should not be administered" note from “Latest Report” in Student Summative Report

Fixes

Fixed empty student list in Group Report when using "Race" rule with "Not Specified"
Fixed truncated "Reading Range" text in Home/Student PDF report for high Lexile scores
Fixed missing Legend in Home Report PDF when Metametrics product disabled
Fixed missing default gender option in Enroll Single Member dialog

Feb 19, 2026

Minor Update

New Features

Seat Audit report: your tool for monitoring ReadBasix seat usage across the district.

Improvements

Reduced test-out threshold to 270

Fixes

Fix issue with MTSS Guide not including students with test date on the last date of the benchmark period.

Feb 24, 2026

Minor Update

Improvements

Improved MTSS grouping algorithm

Fixes

Fix: Filtering Rules > “MTSS” filter: Problem Detected is displaying after choosing “MTSS” group and specific benchmark
Fix: In Seat Audit report - Seats Final column shows wrong value when request is rejected

Jan 14, 2026

Minor Update

New Features

District-Level Student List: Administrators and district staff can now view and manage the full student list at the district level.
New Progress Tracking Tables (with export to CSV):
- Started – Students who began the assessment and can still complete it.
- Not Started – Students who have access but haven’t begun.
- Scheduled – Students whose assessment has not yet launched.
Improved Filtering: The Students screen now includes the same robust filters available in the Group Report.

2025

Dec 14, 2025

Major Update

New Features

We've added a powerful filtering system that makes it easy to segment students.

You can easily create, save, rename, delete, or modify filters. Each filter is made up of rules, and each rule can be configured to:

Include or exclude students who meet its criteria
Apply criteria based on ReadBasix outcomes, MTSS groups, demographics, accessibility settings, and more
Specify a time frame over which the rule's criteria are applied (e.g., latest results, benchmark period, or a custom date range)

Within a filter, rules can be reordered via drag-and-drop, which affects how the filter is applied.

Improvements

Improve performance of Group Report → Students screen
Better handle case when specific demographic data points are not available
Don't show student-specific columns in user import template file when importing non students
Improve MTSS grouping algorithm

November 12, 2025

Minor Update

Improvements

Added a new MTSS group recommending testing for Sentence Processing and Reading Comprehension.
District Admins can now unsync other users directly from the system.

Fixes

Fixed an issue where admins were unable to change the password for unsynced users.

October 31, 2025

Minor Update

New Features

Export district name in excel file
Import SSID from ClassLink and SFTP (users.csv)
Import School Number from ClassLink and SFTP (orgs.csv)

Improvements

When importing from file, always update user metadata
Don't show duplicate values in "Student State" export column
Make it possible to import at least 5K users in a single transaction from file
When migrating organization to SFTP / ClassLink / Clever, set sync schedule to "Daily"
Set SSID to 13 digits by adding leading zeros if SSID is 10-12 digits (MN only)

Fixes

Fix: when importing users from a file, change column name from “unique_id” to “Unique ID”
Remove "Time Limit" column from excel export file (deprecated), see “Time Accommodation” column instead.

October 17, 2025

Minor Update

New Features

ReadBasix benchmark periods: Added an optional fourth benchmark to the school year. It appears after the end-of-year benchmark as "SUM" for summer.
Hide percentile and grade equivalence reports:District admins can now hide percentile and grade equivalence score reports. Access this in Manage → Organization → Settings.
"Subtest Not Assigned" icon: Assignment reports now show an icon for subtests that are not assigned. This helps tell them apart from assigned but incomplete subtests.

Improvements

Status updates in assignments: In the assignment screen and list, replaced the green checkmark with an "Updating..." badge. It shows only during active updates.
Edit protection during updates: Disabled major assignment edits while updates run to avoid conflicts. Other actions like navigation still work.
Background updates: Moved time-heavy assignment updates to the background. This removes screen-blocking overlays.
ReadBasix Results tab: Removed charts from the Results tab (within a specific ReadBasix assessment) to simplify the interface.

October 3, 2025

Minor Update

Improvements

The MTSS Guide report now displays all grade levels side by side, eliminating the need to select a grade level from a dropdown.
Removed the "No Recommendation" MTSS group, which previously organized students without data. Students without data now remain ungrouped
The MTSS PDF report now excludes students without data.

Fixes

Fixed various issues related to setting up Readbasix assessment.
Fixed various issues related to rostering.

September 23, 2025

Minor Update

Improvements

Set "Personalized" as the default difficulty level when setting up a new ReadBasix assessment.
Exempted the Reading Efficiency subtest from time accommodation settings to ensure accurate assessment of reading speed.
Made improvements to the MTSS grouping algorithm.
Added new MTSS group "Complete Word Recognition and Decoding Subtest".

Fixes

Resolved an issue where audio playback in ReadBasix continued after navigating to the next screen.
Fixed incorrect forecast values displayed in the "Proficiency" report when no projected score is available.
Corrected an issue in Group Report → Students where every subtest score was underlined for students identified as inefficient decoders.
Addressed various issues with Clever rostering.
Fixed rare cases where resetting a student's assessment did not function as expected.

September 10, 2025

Major Update

New Features

Introduced educator-controlled accessibility settings in Students → Accessibility dialog, allowing configuration of student's font, color theme, and shortcuts, with an option to lock these settings to prevent student changes.
Enabled student-accessible accommodation settings (font and color theme) via the upper-top "Settings" button, controlled by educator permissions.
Added a "Listen" button on ReadBasix directions screens, allowing students to access human-narrated audio directions.

Improvements

Significantly improved the accuracy of the MTSS grouping algorithm.
Removed outdated MTSS groups "Complete Reading Comprehension Subtest" and "Measure Decoding Skills" to streamline grouping logic.
Added new MTSS group "Morphological Awareness" to better identify students needing targeted support in word structure and meaning.
Enhanced screen-reader accessibility across main student-facing screens.
Renamed log events for clarity: "Assignment Reset" to "Full Reset" and "Assignment Creation Failed" to "Initiation Failed."

August 5, 2025

Minor Update

New Features

Added an "Export" button to Reports → ReadBasix, allowing data export to Excel with three tabs: "Percentages" (cell percentages), "Values" (absolute values), and "Totals" (total student counts per cell).
Introduced a simplified "Extended Time" dialog in the "Students" screen, replacing the "Edit Accommodations" menu, to set default time accommodations for students.
Enabled manual specification and export of "District Type" and "District ID" in Manage → Organization → Settings, and export from Group Report.
Added "School number" field in Manage → Locations → Location Properties, supporting imports from Clever and manual entry.

Improvements

Optimized UI responsiveness and export generation speed for faster interactions.
Added a toggle button to show/hide passwords on login screens for improved usability.
Reduced the likelihood of repeating questions in ReadBasix assessments for a more varied experience.
Updated the "Group Report" dialog: removed the "Profiles" chart from the "Overview" report, moved "Assessment Status" to the bottom.
Reordered bars in the "Growth" report (year report: old to new; year-over-year: new to old).
Refreshed the icon for students timing out on subtests without completing enough questions.
Renamed difficulty levels to Level A, Level B, and Level C for clarity.
Improved time accommodation management by setting student accommodations to the default value selected in the "Extended Time" dialog.
Updated scale score band thresholds for more accurate student profiling.
Added students to launched assessments in a "Posted" state, allowing immediate access to start work.
Revamped the style of login/password screens, removed personal account sign-up option.
Refreshed button styles in the left sidebar and "Reports" screen.
Removed the "Quick Start" button from the "Home" screen sidebar, defaulting to the "Students" screen.
Fixed an issue with updating existing unique IDs during user imports from files.
Reduced default Excel export columns to 12 for cleaner data presentation.

July 17, 2025

Major Update

New Features

Demographic Data Import: Import fields like birth date, gender, race, Latino/Hispanic ethnicity, ELL/IEP status, and lunch status from Clever, ClassLink, or manually.
Demographic Reports: Compare groups in Reports → ReadBasix; click individual demographics category for full Group Report. View student details in Student Summative Report → Student.

Improvements

Bulk Assignment Creation: Enable bulk scheduling, due/archive dates, and launch/draft options to speed up workflows.
Show count of launched assignments at location, including others'.

July 1, 2025

Major Update

New Features

Introduced the individual student's “Proficiency” report. This report enables:

Viewing a forecast of meeting or failing to meet testing requirements.
Setting a custom proficiency goal.
Viewing a chart of Lexile scores, indicating which scores are benchmarks and which are rushed.
Selecting a school year to display.
Viewing a pathway to proficiency visual aid.
Viewing the student's progress forecast.

June 20, 2025

Major Update

New Features

Teachers can now manually configure ReadBasix subtests and time accommodations for individual students.
ReadBasix subtests can now be automatically assigned or excluded based on student performance, such as rushed or unreliable results, MTSS recommendations, decoding proficiency, or test-out criteria.

Improvements

The system now more accurately identifies when students rush through subtests.
Time estimates dynamically adjust based on personalized settings.

June 2, 2025

Major Update

New Features

Pinpoint students with decoding inefficiencies for targeted support
Generate and export reports in Spanish for parents and students
Enable restarting of ReadBasix assessments for individual students
Track a student's MTSS groups in one report across benchmark periods
Assign a unique, student-friendly name to the ReadBasix assessment

Improvements

Import or set Student State ID and Student SIS ID
Allow school administrators to view all assignments across their school
Include a new exportable data point: rushed assessment indicator
Accelerate report generation for faster insights
Support renaming assessments even after they have begun

April 22, 2025

Minor Update

New Features

Block Chrome translation feature from translating ReadBasix

Fixes

In Group Report → Growth Report show oldest year first in the year-over-year report

February 6, 2025

Minor Update

Fixes

Fix: The ending date of a benchmark period should be included in the benchmark period
Fix: In Reports → ReadBasix: “All Locations” report page list does not show all locations

January 20, 2025

Minor Update

New Features

Added an "Assignments" button to the left sidebar when "All Locations" is selected, displaying assessments from all locations for easier access.
Added an optional setting to automatically delete all classes during the summer.
Added an optional setting to automatically archive all assessments over the summer.
Enabled password reset for students directly from the "Students" screen, streamlining account management.
Added an icon to indicate a "skipped" subtest due to insufficient answers.
Enabled sorting of students in the assessment's "Summary" tab.

Improvements

Displayed the student's grade level within the "Skill Resources" report.
Updated the "Scoring Failure" message to be less alarming when caused by too few questions or an unstarted assessment.

Fixes

Ensured table headers are always visible in Reports → ReadBasix.
Removed references to profiles in the home/student PDF report when no profile exists.

2024

November 29, 2024

Minor Update

Improvements

Updated Locations to display “School Admins” and “Teachers” columns showing the number of users in those roles.
Refined the interface of the Organization → "SIS Integration" tab.
Improved the message displayed when a user attempts to initiate a roster sync while a sync is already in progress.
Removed the “Set Role” option from "Members" screen.
Added filtering options in "Members" screen, to sort by specific non-student roles.
Show date and time a student last paused ReadBasix.

Fixes

Fix: an issue in the manual student upload mechanism that caused duplicate student entries.
Fix: grade levels should be displayed in ascending order.
Removed outdated language from the password recovery email.

November 6, 2024

Major Update

New Features

Defined grade-specific scale score bands for grades 3, 4, 5, and 6+.
Added export functionality for MTSS groups to PDF.
Refined the MTSS grouping algorithm.
Enhanced the Group Report dialog interface.
Improved the Reports → ReadBasix screen with faster search and sorting functionality and removed pagination.

Home/Student PDF reports

Show only the correct profile.
Updated profile language in Home and Student-Friendly reports to be specialized for grades 3–5.
Applied student grade-appropriate score bands to determine the profile displayed for elementary school students.
Show grade-appropriate score bands for the chart background.
Added "Personal number" information at the bottom of each page to support automatic mailing systems.
Reformatted reports to Letter size instead of A4 size.

September 27, 2024

Major Update

Group Report

Enabled filtering by MTSS groups using a custom heuristic, with an option to select a benchmark period.
Added the “MTSS Guide” report, sorting students into MTSS groups by grade for a selected benchmark period, with group descriptions displayed for grades 3–12.
Updated the style of the ReadBasix Profiles filter.
Revised the colors of toolbar buttons.
Renamed the “Statistics” report to “Overview.”

Student Summative Report

Renamed the “Recommendations” report to “Skill Resources.”
Updated the colors of buttons.

Improvements

Removed the ability for students to select text in ReadBasix.
Refined tooltips in the "New Assignment" (ReadBasix) dialog.
Updated the color of scale score table cells to meet accessibility standards.
Hid the "Remove from Location" option for the District Admin role on the "Members" screen.
Hidden the "Enroll" button for SFTP, ClassLink, and Clever accounts, except for Charmtech admin accounts.

Fixes

Fixed an issue where clicking "Close" in the ReadBasix "Properties" dialog during an assignment launch caused the screen to lock temporarily.
Corrected an issue where closing the "Student Assignment Report" dialog or the assignment configuration dialog caused the student list in the assignment to reload to page 1.
Reduced the height of the "Enroll Member" dialog.

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In this webinar, we will present ways middle school teachers can build on the foundational reading skills that are developed in the primary grades. A reading researcher who is a former middle school reading interventionist will share the research and provide tangible methods that support middle school readers' achievement in reading complex texts.

Speakers

Dr. Margaret Opatz

Reading Researcher

Ryan Hershey

Literacy Specialist

Tracy Handy

Literacy Specialist
webinar

Expanding the View of the Science of Reading beyond Phonics

11 Oct 2023

The Science of Reading framework has recently gained popularity as a result of state reforms of reading instruction. In the process, the framework has been unfortunately mis-characterized as phonics-based reading instruction in K-3. In reality, however, the Science of Reading framework involves a lot more than simply knowing the letter-to-sound correspondence, and is relevant to reading in K-12 and beyond.

The Science of Reading framework is a vast, interdisciplinary body of scientifically based research about reading and issues related to reading and writing that has been developed over the past five decades by scholars from cognitive psychology, education, special education, linguistics, and neuroscience, among others.

The Science of Reading research informs how proficient reading and writing develop, why some individuals have difficulty, and how to effectively assess and teach reading and writing. Importantly, the Science of Reading has helped educators understand the cognitive processes that lead to reading proficiency while debunking various methods, such as the three cueing system, that are not scientifically grounded.

Speakers

Dr. Margaret Opatz

Reading Researcher

Ryan Hershey

Literacy Specialist

Tracy Handy

Literacy Specialist
webinar

What to Look for in a Diagnostic Reading Assessment

13 Sep 2023

It seems like every reading assessment you look at today is deemed to be diagnostic. But, what does diagnostic mean? And, what should we look for when selecting a diagnostic reading assessment. In this webinar, we will discuss the characteristics that a diagnostic reading assessment should have. You will leave the webinar with the knowledge and tools you need to make decisions when selecting a diagnostic reading assessment that best fits your needs.

Speakers

Dr. Margaret Opatz

Reading Researcher

Ryan Hershey

Literacy Specialist

Tracy Handy

Literacy Specialist
webinar

Using the Science of Reading to Develop Word Recognition and Decoding

10 April 2023

As the Science of Reading continues to inform educational practices, it is important to understand what the science says about foundational reading skills. Automatic word recognition and effective decoding skills are critical skills that lead to good comprehension. While phonics is a first step in "breaking the code," older students require more advanced word analysis skills to be able to break apart multisyllabic words. They also require instruction that fosters automatic word recognition of academic words. Building automatic word recognition leads to comprehension as readers learn to make sense of the text.

In this webinar, hear from a researcher and 5th grade teacher on how to center instruction on word recognition and decoding practices that lead to successful reading comprehension. Transform your instructional approaches to teach word analysis skills that support older readers in being able to decode academic, multisyllabic words. Presenters will share the transformative impact of having a diagnostic assessment that measures older students' word recognition and decoding skills.

Speakers

Dr. Margaret Opatz

Reading Researcher

Ryan Hershey

Literacy Specialist

Tracy Handy

Literacy Specialist
webinar

Using the Science of Reading to Develop Fluency

20 March 2023

As the Science of Reading continues to be the focus of educational reforms, it is important to understand what the science says about foundational reading skills beyond phonics. Fluency is a critical skill that leads to good comprehension. This is because fluent reading assumes that readers are able to read with accuracy and at a rate that supports comprehension. A fluent reader automatically recognizes most words on the page and does not have to devote time to sounding out individual words. This ability leads to comprehension as readers learn to make sense of the text at the phrasal level—where comprehension lives. Providing students with opportunities to build both their oral and silent fluency is critical to long-term reading success.

In this webinar, hear from a reading researcher how to center instruction on fluency practices that lead to comprehension. Transform your instructional approaches to teaching fluency to include engaging and motivating practices that build fluency. Presenters will share the transformative impact of having a diagnostic assessment that measures silent reading fluency

Speakers

Dr. Margaret Opatz

Reading Researcher

Ryan Hershey

Literacy Specialist

Tracy Handy

Literacy Specialist
webinar

Using the Science of Reading to Develop Sentence Processing Skills

28 Feb 2023

As the Science of Reading continues to inform educational practices, it is important to understand what the science says about foundational reading skills. Sentence level processing skills are critical for skilled comprehension. While comprehension is often focused on at the passage level, comprehension is built at the phrasal and sentence level. Older students require support in making sense of the relationships either explicitly or implicitly marked in sentences.

In this webinar, learn how to center instruction on sentence-level processing skills that lead to successful reading comprehension. Transform your instructional approaches to support older readers in being able to make sense of phrasal and sentence level relationships. You will hear about the transformative impact of having a diagnostic assessment that measures older students' sentence processing skills.

Speakers

Dr. Margaret Opatz

Reading Researcher

Ryan Hershey

Literacy Specialist

Tracy Handy

Literacy Specialist
webinar

Using the Science of Reading to Develop Vocabulary and Morphological Awareness

18 Jan 2023

As the Science of Reading permeates education and politics, it is imperative to expand our understanding of what the science says beyond phonics. One aspect of the research that is clear is the need for word analysis instruction that builds word knowledge. This is especially important given that word knowledge highly impacts reading comprehension. Providing students with robust word analysis instruction that fosters both word and morpheme knowledge leads to success as students strengthen their understanding of language and make connections across words and concepts independently.

In this webinar, hear from a reading researcher how to center instruction on word analysis using practices that foster word consciousness. Transform your instructional approaches to teaching vocabulary and morphology to include general academic words and morphological aspects of words. Presenters will share the transformative impact of having a diagnostic assessment that measures vocabulary and morphology.

Speakers

Dr. Margaret Opatz

Reading Researcher

Ryan Hershey

Literacy Specialist

Tracy Handy

Literacy Specialist

Downloadable Resources

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Downloadable Resources

ReadBasix How-To

Check the ReadBasix How-To Guides page. The page provides essential step-by-step instructions on account setup, assessment management, and report access.

Data Review sessions

Data Review sessions provide educators with actionable insights and resources from assessment reports to guide instruction.

Accessibility & Accommodations in Capti ReadBasix | Inclusive Literacy Tools

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Accommodations

Capti provides built-in accommodations to support accessibility and equity during assessments. These can be used for both universal screening and progress monitoring and should align with a student's IEP when applicable.

1.5x time (50% increase)
2x time (100% increase)
Standard timing (no change)

Instructions and directions can be read without time limits.

Text font, size, and color theme can be adjusted
All color themes comply with WCAG 2.1 AA standards
Students may use device-level magnification tools
Optionally, changes to settings can be locked to maintain consistency during testing

All non-assessment UI elements include alt text or ARIA labels
Assessment items do not contain images, ensuring a consistent experience for all students

Keyboard Navigation

Capti is fully accessible via keyboard, allowing students to navigate and complete all essential tasks without using a mouse. Navigation paths are designed to be logical and predictable, helping reduce cognitive load. Students can also use number keys to select answers during ReadBasix assessments.

Students with physical disabilities
Students using alternative input methods

Fast & Flexible Reading Assessment | Customizable Subtests by ReadBasix

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Fast and Flexible

Six Versatile Subtests

Mix and match any combination of ReadBasix's six subtests to create a tailored assessment, whether you need a comprehensive reading evaluation or a focused check on skills like word recognition and decoding, fluency, or comprehension.

Quick 10-Minute Assessments

Unlock powerful insights in just 10 minutes or less per subtest, fitting into busy schedules without sacrificing depth.

Instant, Actionable Results

Get immediate feedback with ReadBasix's real-time results, so you can start supporting readers right away.

Seamlessly fits any class schedule

ReadBasix adapts to your classroom's schedule. Easily split the subtests into manageable sections, ensuring you can assess reading skills efficiently.

Word Recognition and Decoding

5-8 minutes

Vocabulary

5-9 minutes

Morphology

5-10 minutes

Sentence Processing

5-9 minutes

Reading Efficiency

5-13 minutes

Reading Comprehension

20-30 minutes

Total

45-79 minutes

Efficient and customizable subtests

Most ReadBasix subtests take just 10 minutes, with reading comprehension taking slightly longer at 20-30 minutes, ensuring a swift yet thorough assessment process. Complete the full six-subtest evaluation in 45-79 minutes, or tailor the schedule-administer all at once, spread across multiple days, or focus on specific skills for quick, targeted insights.

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Each subtest takes just 5-10 minutes, allowing the entire assessment to be completed in less than 60 minutes, minimizing disruptions to instruction.

Yes, the computer-based format allows for efficient group administration, making it flexible for different classroom or schoolwide needs.

Yes, with minimal training required, teachers can quickly administer tests and access detailed reports, saving time and effort.

ReadBasix How-To Guides | Step-by-Step Setup & Assessment Help

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How-To Guides: ReadBasix

Find quick answers and practical steps for managing assessments, reports, and settings.

Capti ReadBasix Testimonials | Educator Reviews & Success Stories

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Testimonials

Hear what educators have to say about Capti ReadBasix.Note that ReadBasix has been also known as RISE, SARA, and ReadReady.

The feedback from the students was also a huge driving piece to get the teachers to say: Okay, we're ready to take that next step...

Yvette Herrera Tahoe Truckee High School

... your team suggested some resources, many of which were free which was fantastic!

Jenna Osborn Reading Interventionist

Having the ability to immediately talk to a human...made it very welcoming.

Zoi Philippakos Ph.D., Associate Professor

The assessment gives us information that our other assessments don't.

Kate Leo Reading Specialist, Dowling Catholic High School

We think your program has really helped with locating those students who have foundational reading deficits.

Brandice Walton Reading Specialist

It is something not very taxing on our students, especially since you can break it up.

David Calamaro Academic Dean

I just wanted to take a moment to recognize the outstanding customer support and service we have received through Rafael.

He has been extremely attentive to our needs and responsive to our questions- giving thorough yet easily understood instructions and has been instrumental in getting our SIS to Capti integration set up properly.

We really appreciate that when we need help, someone is there to truly address the issue until it is fixed.

Peter Christopherson Educational Data Systems & Integration Analyst, Rochester Public Schools

We never have any kids complaining about taking it.

David Dawson High school Principal,School of Osage

RISE [ReadBasix] helped to not only provide teachers with information but to instruct teachers...

Sonja Brookins-Santelises Chief Academic Officer, Baltimore City Public Schools, MD

ReadBasix is the only assessment that picked up weaknesses in reading.

Sean Morrisey Teacher, ELA Standards Leader, Frontier Central SD, NY

It really helps my teachers have something concrete, they say ‘my student is weak here, this is what I should be doing to intervene.

Tracy Langlie ELA Curriculum Specialist

ReadBasix allowed us to find where students were struggling, group them, and provide targeted instruction...

Sara Henschell Teacher, Baltimore City Public Schools, MD

Capti Assess gives us those 6 subsets or cores of understanding that a good reader needs...

Kelley Curley Literacy Coach, Boston Public Schools, MA

A positive we find about Capti ReadBasix is that you are norm referencing all the way to 12th grade. That's huge for us as High School educators.

John. R. Ploehs, M.Ed High School Reading Specialist, Gamble Montessori High School, Cincinnati Public Schools

ReadBasix FAQ | Product Details, Standards & Intervention Support

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FAQ

Welcome to the ReadBasix FAQ. ReadBasix is Capti’s diagnostic reading assessment for grades 3–12, designed to quickly pinpoint foundational reading skill gaps using six targeted subtests. Below are answers to the most common questions from educators and administrators.

About ReadBasix™

The ReadBasix™ assessment is composed of six subtests that assess reading skills in:

Word Recognition and Decoding
Vocabulary
Morphology
Sentence Processing
Reading Efficiency
Reading Comprehension

Each subtest assesses a specific component of reading that may be affecting a student’s reading success. The five foundational reading skills are not measured by other assessments that focus only on reading comprehension. Capti Assess allows educators to evaluate foundational skills independently in 5-10 minutes each. Learn more about subtests.

Yes. Capti ReadBasix™ is the modern version of RISE / SARA.

RISE / SARA are the original names of ReadBasix. RISE / SARA was shown to predict state reading scores and performance on other standardized measures of reading comprehension. This research has been used to identify students who are likely below proficient on a state test. For more details, refer to the SARA/RISE technical report.

ReadBasix™ was developed by ETS (Educational Testing Service), a world leader in assessment development, and brought to market by Capti. Learn more about the science behind it.

Standards and Alignment

ReadBasix™ was created by researchers while working on the Reading for Understanding(RfU) Initiative by the Institute of Education Sciences (U.S. Department of Education). The latest Science of Reading includes research from a variety of interdisciplinary fields including Cognitive Psychology, Communication Sciences, Developmental Psychology, Education, Special Education, Implementation Science, Linguistics, Neuroscience, and School Psychology. A team of experts led by Dr. John Sabatini, a world-renowned reading researcher, developed the assessment based on the Science of Reading principles. This assessment measures key foundational reading skills derived from the Science of Reading literature, which allows educators to effectively identify areas where learners struggle. Since teachers can pinpoint the areas of need, they help students overcome reading deficiencies, and make the U.S. education system better prepared for the 21st century. Learn more about the science behind ReadBasix™.

ReadBasix aligns with the CCSS for foundational reading skills, language standards, and the college and career readiness anchor standards for reading. The foundational reading skills standards cover constructs related to ReadBasix including decoding, word recognition, fluency, and morphology. ReadBasix augments the standards by measuring the five foundational skills beyond grade 5 (where the foundational reading skills in the CCSS end). Failure to measure foundational skills beyond grade 5 may limit the detection of key sources of reading issues. ReadBasix can assist educators in determining sources of reading difficulties with students in grades 6-12 where foundational reading skill standards are assumed to be fully developed, and therefore not addressed.

Language standards cover constructs related to vocabulary and sentence processing, which are focused on in the CCSS from grades 3-12. ReadBasix specifically measures the language standards aligned with choosing words and phrases for effect (i.e., L.3.3a., L.4.3a.) and pronoun use (i.e., L.6.1c., L.6.1d.).

The college and career readiness anchor standards for reading cover constructs related to ReadBasix’s comprehension subtest. Specifically, the reading comprehension subtest measures CCSS anchor standards 1, 2, and 4 related to reading closely, determining central ideas, and interpreting words and phrases used within a text.

Given that the assessment is aligned with standards, it does show progress with the skills addressed in the standards. Each subtest uniquely demonstrates progress on various standards. The list below shows an overview of the connection between each subtest and its aligned standards.

Word Recognition & Decoding – CCSS Reading Standards, Foundational Skills, Phonics and Word Recognition
Vocabulary – CCSS Language Standards, Vocabulary Use and Acquisition
Morphology – CCSS Reading Standards, Foundational Skills, Phonics and Word Recognition
Sentence Processing – CCSS Language Standards, Knowledge of Language
Reading Efficiency – CCSS Reading Standards, Foundational Skills, Fluency
Reading Comprehension – CCSS Reading Anchor Standards 1, 2, and 4

ReadBasix provides an official Lexile® Reading Measure — a numeric score representing a student’s reading ability — calculated from performance on three key subtests: Sentence Processing, Reading Efficiency, and Reading Comprehension. It uses over 90 data points for one of the most accurate measures available, based on a 2023 alignment study with MetaMetrics. The Lexile measure appears in both individual and group reports, allowing you to sort students, match them with appropriately complex texts, track progress, and compare performance across assessments from different providers. Learn more about Lexile integration.

Many popular assessments focus primarily on overall comprehension, oral reading fluency, or broad benchmarks, often with less emphasis on isolating foundational component skills in secondary students. ReadBasix stands out by:

Diagnosing five independent foundational skills (Word Recognition & Decoding, Vocabulary, Morphology, Sentence Processing, Reading Efficiency) and overall Reading Comprehension in grades 3–12, including beyond grade 5 where many tools stop measuring basics.
Allowing targeted, quick administration (5–10 minutes per subtest, flexible for progress monitoring).
Identifying critical barriers like below-threshold decoding that can mask comprehension issues in adolescents — a gap in many secondary-focused tools.
Providing detailed component insights plus an official Lexile® measure for text matching and cross-assessment comparisons.
Being grounded in ETS research and the Science of Reading, with strong predictive validity for state tests. While no single tool fits every need, ReadBasix excels at pinpointing specific sources of reading difficulty for middle and high school students to inform targeted MTSS/RTI instruction.

Administration and Use

Students in grades 3-12 can complete the ReadBasix™ assessment. ReadBasix™ does not have data on students below grade 3. ReadBasix™ is not recommended for students who do not have beginner decoding skills required to complete, at least, the Word Recognition and Decoding subtest.

ReadBasix™ has three levels of difficulty (A, B, C) that roughly align with elementary, middle, and high school level. ReadBasix™ automatically personalizes the difficulty of each subtest for every student based on their previous performance.

A complete battery of all six subtests takes 45–60 minutes on average. Most subtests (except Reading Comprehension) can be administered independently in 5–10 minutes, allowing flexible use for targeted screening, progress monitoring, or follow-up diagnostics. Schools sometimes choose to split the full battery of subtests into 2 days, with each administration up to 30 minutes long.

ReadBasix™ works well for identifying strengths and weaknesses in foundational reading skills for students learning English as an additional language.

No, the ReadBasix™ assessment is only available in English. We are working on adding a Spanish assessment in the future.

ReadBasix identifies foundational skill gaps (e.g., decoding below threshold, poor morphological awareness) that are key indicators of dyslexia and other reading difficulties, especially in secondary students where many screeners fall short. It measures component skills independently, helping distinguish comprehension issues from decoding/fluency barriers. In states like Minnesota (required for grades 4–12 starting 2025–26), it serves as the approved tool for identifying reading difficulties including dyslexia characteristics when all six subtests are used.

Yes — when administering ReadBasix, the subtests you added to an assessment are presented consecutively in a seamless, continuous flow. They roll right into one another without requiring manual intervention or mandatory breaks between them, allowing the student to complete the entire assessment in one sitting.

Reports and Insights

ReadBasix reports offer a robust set of metrics and flexible customizations to support data-driven instruction, MTSS/RTI decisions, and progress tracking. Key Metrics:

Vertically scaled scale scores (190–310) with performance quadrants (weak, low average, high average, strong).
Grade equivalents in bands (at/above grade level, 1 below, 2+ below).
Nationally normed percentiles for peer comparisons.
Official Lexile® measures for text matching and growth tracking.
RTI tier recommendations (customizable cut points)
MTSS student groupings based on overall subtest performance

ReadBasix reports deliver instant, actionable data to guide targeted instruction and MTSS/RTI decisions for grades 3–12 students.

Individual reports show skill-specific strengths/weaknesses, personalized instructional recommendations, progress visuals, and MTSS placement history to support differentiated teaching and progress monitoring.
Group reports categorize students into MTSS groups, provide percentile-based RTI tier recommendations (customizable cut points), and enable comparisons across classes, schools, or demographics to identify patterns and allocate supports.
Growth tracking includes benchmark comparisons (BOY/MOY/EOY) with seasonally adjusted metrics, helping evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust tiers.

ReadBasix excels at progress monitoring with built-in growth tracking features.

Track changes over time using benchmark comparisons (BOY, MOY, EOY) and seasonally adjusted year-over-year growth metrics.
Individual reports show chronological results, MTSS group placement history, short- and long-term progress visualizations, and proximity to benchmarks.
Quick summaries integrate latest results across assessments or focus on specific skills for ongoing evaluation of intervention response.
Subtests can be readministered every 6–8 weeks to monitor targeted growth efficiently. These tools support data-driven adjustments in MTSS/RTI and help document student response to instruction.

Yes — ReadBasix includes shareable, family-friendly and student-friendly summaries designed for parent and student engagement.

Share clear reports of a student’s recent results, paired with plain-language explanations and practical, research-based suggestions for home support.
These foster meaningful conversations between teachers, families, and students to strengthen home-school connections and motivate goal-setting.
Export options to PDF make sharing easy for parent conferences, emails, or portals (e.g., district systems like Infinite Campus where applicable).
Reports are currently available in English, Spanish, and Somali. If your district has needs for reports in another language not listed here, our team can easily accommodate you.

Accessibility, Accommodations & Compliance

ReadBasix is designed with inclusivity in mind and conforms to WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 standards (see our full VPAT report). Key built-in accommodations include: adjustable font and color themes, human-narrated audio directions, and extended time options where applicable.

Yes — Capti prioritizes student data privacy. We are fully FERPA-compliant, use industry-standard encryption (in transit and at rest), limit access to authorized school personnel only, and do not sell or share student data. ReadBasix operates as a browser-based tool with no local data storage on devices.

Yes — Capti has successfully completed a SOC 2 Type 2 examination.

This independent audit confirms that our controls for security, confidentiality, and availability are both well-designed and operating effectively over time. SOC 2 report is available upon request.

Purchasing and Support

Capti ReadBasix™ is priced using a tiered model for multi-license accounts, making it a cost-effective solution for schools and districts of all sizes. To receive a customized quote, please contact us at sales@capti.com or call 888-533-7884 (Ext. 2).

You may purchase as many, or as few ReadBasix™ licenses as you wish, though the minimum requirement is 10 licenses.

Capti ReadBasix™ is available as a one-year subscription, with multi-year options also available. Each account includes a set number of student licenses that can be rostered at any time during the subscription period. There are no limits on test administrations—students may be assessed as often as needed. For example, with 100 licenses, you can have up to 100 students active in your account at once.

We provide training, customer support, and documentation free of charge for all our clients. Tailored professional learning sessions are offered at an additional cost.

Yes — book a personalized demo to see ReadBasix in action, explore reports, and discuss how it fits your school’s or district’s needs. Our team tailors the session to your context.

Schedule directly here: Book a Demo or contact sales@capti.com / 888-533-7884 (Ext. 2) for assistance.

Yes — if your school or district is already using ReadBasix, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our support team prides itself on being very responsive, so you can quickly get help using the platform and making the most of your data.

Platform support — Free, responsive assistance for navigating ReadBasix, troubleshooting, administering assessments, generating reports, and general usage questions. Email support@capti.com or call 888-533-7884 — we aim to respond promptly and resolve issues fast.
Professional learning (PD) — Focused on deeply understanding and applying ReadBasix results for instruction and MTSS/RTI. We offer free initial training sessions to get started, plus tailored, paid options (e.g., 75-minute workshops on subtest analysis and data-driven strategies, customized data review meetings, virtual coaching, and office hours) to fit your team’s needs.
Exhaustive documentation — Free, comprehensive resources covering both platform use and results interpretation, including the Educator’s Manual, step-by-step guides, tutorial videos, how-to articles, and reference materials — self-serve anytime.
Free webinars — No-cost sessions on the Science of Reading and ReadBasix applications, providing practical strategies for evidence-based literacy instruction, assessment use, and secondary reading support. These build foundational knowledge and best practices for your team.

Literacy Specialist | Science of Reading & Data-Informed Support | Capti Careers

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Literacy Specialist

Remote (United States)

Full-time

At Capti, our mission is to revolutionize literacy solutions, with the goal of empowering students to realize their full potential. Our ReadBasix product is the only reading assessment to quickly and reliably identify the root causes of secondary students' reading difficulties. Our experienced Literacy Team provides expert guidance to help educators interpret data to inform instruction and optimize the use of curricula and interventions.

We are seeking several highly motivated and experienced literacy specialists with 3-5 years of teaching experience and a master's degree in a literacy-related topic to join our Literacy Team. The ideal candidates will be passionate about the Science of Reading, skilled in data analysis, able to help educators understand reading assessment data, and be ready to take on some or all of the below responsibilities, based on the candidates' interest and level of expertise.

Help clients understand reading assessment data, including but not limited to:
- Communicating assessment results and implications to a variety of appropriate audiences (i.e., educators, school leaders, or district administrators) for relevant implications, instructional purposes, and accountability
- Analyzing assessment data to examine individual student's and groups of students' needs, interpreting and communicating the results to various audiences, and crafting instructional or intervention plans through a backward-design method that meets students' needs
Provide product or technical training sessions for clients during the implementation phase
Manage customer success, assist in maintaining strong customer relationships by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, providing exceptional service, etc.
Create and deliver literacy-related professional development courses and materials
Create implementation guides and teacher materials to help schools use Capti products
Contribute to marketing initiatives and help create marketing collateral
Lead product demos and participate in sales meetings requiring literacy expertise
Assist with writing state and district requests for proposals (RFPs)

3-5 years of literacy education and classroom experience
Master's degree in a literacy or a closely-related field
Knowledge of and passion for the Science of Reading and evidence-based literacy practices
Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Self-motivated and curious to learn
Reading Endorsement (or closely-related endorsement) certification is a plus

Work remotely from anywhere in the United States
Schedule flexibility with unlimited PTO (within reason)
Opportunity to grow in a fast-paced ed-tech startup
Friendly, relaxed, flexible, and meritocratic company culture
Compensation $55,000-$75,000 will be based on experience and location

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@capti.com

Tailored Literacy & Diagnostic Assessment for Secondary Students | ReadBasix

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Tailored to Secondary Students

Foundational skill focus

ReadBasix goes beyond the basics-measuring not only vocabulary and comprehension, but also the often-overlooked foundations of literacy like word recognition and decoding, morphology, sentence processing, and fluency.

Age-appropriate content

ReadBasix was thoughtfully developed with secondary students in mind, featuring age-appropriate content and question design that respects their maturity-never juvenile, always relevant.

Modern interface

With its sleek, streamlined interface, ReadBasix keeps the focus on reading-not on flashy games or distractions. Students move confidently through a clean, purposeful testing experience.

Designed for adolescent readers

Rooted in years of research on adolescent literacy, ReadBasix was purpose-built for secondary students — not retrofitted from elementary assessments. Developed through the federally funded Reading for Understanding Initiative, ReadBasix is the commercial version of RISE/SARA, designed to meet the unique needs of middle and high school readers.

Students love that ReadBasix feels fresh and modern — no childish vibes like other assessments.

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Yes, while designed for grades 3-12, its age-appropriate content and skill assessments are especially impactful for grades 6-12.

Older students often struggle with reading challenges that differ from those in early education, such as academic vocabulary and complex sentence structures. ReadBasix addresses these unique needs. It is also not juvenile feeling, which is a common problem with other assessments, as they are designed for elementary and repackaged for older students.

Your Privacy Rights | Capti Student Data Protection

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Your Privacy Rights

This page allows you to submit requests to exercise privacy rights, whether on your own behalf or on behalf of another individual.

Types of Requests

Access

Request to know what personal information Capti has collected about you, including the categories of information, sources from which it was collected, the business or commercial purposes for collecting it, and the third parties with whom it has been shared.

Copy

Request to receive a portable copy of your personal information in a readily usable format.

Correction

Request that Capti correct any inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

Deletion

Request that Capti delete personal information it holds about you, subject to applicable legal exceptions.

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Important Information

Requests submitted through this form will be processed to the extent required by applicable law. Capti's obligations vary depending on your state of residence and the nature of your relationship with Capti. Submission of a request does not guarantee a particular outcome. Capti will inform you of the basis for any decision to decline a request in whole or in part.

You may designate an authorized agent to submit a privacy rights request on your behalf. To process a request submitted by an agent, Capti requires all of the following:

Written authorization signed by you (the consumer) designating the agent to act on your behalf.
Verification of the agent's own identity.
Direct confirmation from you that you have authorized the agent to submit the request — Capti will contact you separately for this confirmation before processing the request.

Capti reserves the right to deny a request from an agent who fails to satisfy any of these requirements.

Capti will respond to your request within 45 days of receipt. If Capti requires additional time to process your request, it will notify you of the extension and the reason for it within the initial 45-day period. The response period may be extended by up to an additional 45 days where reasonably necessary. Responses to verified requests are provided free of charge, up to twice per calendar year.

If your child accesses Capti through a school or district program, the school or district authorized the collection and use of your child's data under FERPA. Rights regarding student education records are exercised through the school or district, not directly through Capti. Parents and eligible students should contact the child's school or district in the first instance. The school or district may then direct a request to Capti on your behalf. To the extent student data constitutes education records under FERPA, it may be exempt from certain state consumer privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act.

If Capti declines your request in whole or in part, you have the right to appeal that decision. To submit an appeal, email privacy@capti.com with the subject line "Privacy Rights Appeal" and include your original request reference and the basis for your appeal. Capti will respond to your appeal within 45 days with a written explanation of its decision. If your appeal is denied, Capti will provide information on how to contact your state's Attorney General or applicable regulatory authority to submit a complaint.

Data Review Sessions | Collaborative Literacy Insights & Benchmarking by Capti

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Data Review Sessions

These 60-minute collaborative sessions empower educators to analyze ReadBasix benchmarking data and leverage insights to enhance literacy instruction at the district, school, and classroom levels. Participants engage in structured, evidence-based discussions to identify trends, assess instructional impact, and refine strategies that promote student growth. The sessions foster a culture of reflective practice, equipping educators with practical tools to build a sustainable, data-informed literacy framework tailored to students' needs.

Fall Data Review

Beginning-of-Year Diagnostic Data Interpretation and Instructional Planning

This session guides educators in interpreting beginning-of-year benchmarking data to establish students' foundational literacy skill levels and instructional needs. Participants explore evidence-based methods to design differentiated instruction, including targeted one-on-one and small-group interventions. The session emphasizes aligning Tier 1 instruction and resource allocation with diagnostic insights to support student success.

district administrators

school leaders

classroom teachers

instructional coaches

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Analyze diagnostic data to identify students' foundational literacy skills and needs
Design differentiated instructional plans for one-on-one and small-group interventions
Align Tier 1 instructional strategies with benchmarking insights
Allocate resources effectively to support targeted literacy interventions

As they're pulling up their student data and they're looking at what interventions would be appropriate… this helps teachers have something concrete… oh, my student is weak here — this is what I should be doing to intervene.

Winter Data Review

Middle-of-Year Progress Review and Instructional Adjustment

This session focuses on evaluating the impact of fall instructional strategies using mid-year ReadBasix benchmarking data. Educators collaborate to monitor student growth, refine intervention groups, and assess the effectiveness of instructional practices and systemic supports. Through data-driven dialogue, participants adjust strategies and set new instructional goals to optimize literacy outcomes for the second half of the year.

district administrators

school leaders

classroom teachers

instructional coaches

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Evaluate student progress using mid-year benchmarking data
Refine intervention groups based on growth trends and instructional needs
Assess the effectiveness of instructional practices and systemic supports
Set targeted instructional goals for the remainder of the school year

Ryan met with us regarding our midyear data and suggested some resources many of which were free which was fantastic…

Spring Data Review

End-of-Year Reflection and Program Effectiveness

This session provides a comprehensive review of year-long student progress and the effectiveness of instructional interventions. Educators synthesize data-driven insights to inform end-of-year reporting, celebrate successes, and identify areas for future focus. The session also supports planning for sustained literacy improvement and readiness for the next instructional cycle.

district administrators

school leaders

classroom teachers

instructional coaches

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Synthesize year-long benchmarking data to evaluate student progress
Prepare end-of-year reports highlighting successes and areas for improvement
Assess the overall effectiveness of instructional interventions
Develop plans for sustained literacy growth in the upcoming instructional cycle

Ryan analyzes it all for me and shows me the growth or lack of growth between tests and all of that has just been really amazing.

ReadBasix for Families | Understanding Student Assessment & Skills

2026-08-27T05:19:21-07:00

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Capti ReadBasix Tests

ReadBasix assesses 5 foundational reading skills and basic reading comprehension. Each skill can be assessed together or individually; the entire battery of 6 subtests takes students 45-60 minutes on average and up to 84 minutes if timed. The assessment time can be reduced by focusing on specific skills, most of which can be assessed in 5-10 minutes each. Each subtest has 3 levels of difficulty that are automatically personalized to students' levels based on the results of the previous administration of the ReadBasix diagnostic assessment or the ReadRoutix screener.

Word Recognition and Decoding

30 items

5-8 min

Sight word recognition concerns the ability to accurately and efficiently recognize known words in printed text. Phonological decoding is the process of linking letters with their sounds to read new words. Both are needed to support vocabulary acquisition and fluent reading. Low accuracy or low automaticity of decoding is the primary symptom of a reading disability or dyslexia.

The word recognition and decoding subtest uses three item types: real words, nonsense words, and pseudohomophones.

Real word items ask students to identify actual words encountered in school.

Nonsense word items ask students to identify made up words.

Pseudohomophone items ask students to identify special kinds of nonsense words that, when pronounced, sound exactly like real English words.

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Vocabulary

30 items

5-9 min

Vocabulary knowledge helps derive the meaning of words and their associations to related words ("forest" to "trees"). Some estimates indicate that successful reading comprehension requires knowing the meaning of 95-98 percent of the words in text; thus, students with poor knowledge of grade-level vocabulary will struggle to understand disciplinary content.

The vocabulary subtest uses two types of items to measure vocabulary knowledge: synonyms and topical associates.

Synonym items ask students to identify words that mean the same thing.

Topical association items ask students to identify words that are connected to the same topic.

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Morphology

30 items

5-10 min

Morphological awareness is the ability to identify and use various word parts. The subtest measures derivational morphology—those words that have prefixes and suffixes attached to a root to recognize words, comprehend sentences, and learn the meaning of new words. Morphology is important for developing new vocabulary and differentiating nuances in a word\'s meaning. Below grade-level performance could indicate poor vocabulary knowledge and/or a lack of understanding of how words are constructed.

The morphology subtest uses two types of items to measure morphological knowledge: prefixes and suffixes.

Prefix items ask students to select the prefix that fits the context.

Suffix items ask students to select the suffix that fits the context.

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Sentence Processing

25 items

5-9 min

Skilled Sentence Processing is the ability to comprehend sentences of varying complexity using cues, such as temporal (before, second), referential (him, her, this, that), relational (less than, larger than), and causal (because, therefore) connectors and conjunctions. The ability to understand the nuanced meaning of sentences is important for grasping the overall meaning of text. Lower sentence processing skill can be due to weaknesses in the preceding skills and/or a lack of familiarity with cues.

The sentence processing subtest uses two types of items to measure sentence processing knowledge: discourse markers and internal logic.

Discourse marker items ask students to select the words that manage the flow and structure of the sentence.

Internal logic items ask students to select adjectives, pronouns, or adverbs that complete the sentence and match the context and syntax.

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Reading Efficiency

32-41 items

5-13 min

Reading Efficiency concerns the ability to silently read text accurately and at an appropriate rate for understanding. Below grade performance in fluency indicates weaknesses in one or more of the preceding foundational skills and/or a lack of stamina for sustained silent reading.

The reading efficiency subtest uses the MAZE format to measure silent reading comprehension.

MAZE items build a passage sentence by sentence and ask students to select the appropriate word in context to complete the sentence.

This subtest takes into account both comprehension and fluency of silent reading.

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Reading Comprehension

31-32 items

20-30 min

Reading Comprehension is the ability to understand text by building an accurate mental model. This skill includes understanding the literal meaning, as well as making cross sentence or passage inferences. Below grade level performance indicates that the student is lacking in one or more foundational reading skills. Since reading comprehension is the overall goal of reading, it is imperative for any diagnostic reading assessment to include an overall comprehension measure.

The reading comprehension subtest uses three types of items to measure basic reading comprehension: literal comprehension, making inferences, and understanding vocabulary in context.

Literal comprehension items ask students to go back in the passage and connect the text to the question.

Making inferences items ask students to make connections across the text.

Understanding vocabulary in context items ask students to construct word meaning based on words within given sentences.

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Security & Privacy at Capti | SOC 2, FERPA & Data Protection

2026-08-27T05:18:15-07:00

Security and Privacy at Capti

At Capti, our team is committed to upholding strict security and privacy standards to safeguard your data. We ensure full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices, while simultaneously delivering exceptional service.

AICPA SOC 2 Audit

Capti has successfully completed SOC 2 Type II examination, covering security, confidentiality, and availability. Report is available upon request.

1EdTech Data Privacy Certificate

Capti has successfully completed conformance testing for 1EdTech Data Privacy certification.

Registration Number: IMSP1ci2024W1

Thoughtful Policies

Our security policies are structured around strict access control and consistent application of security controls. We enforce least privilege and need-to-know principles. Our security posture is dynamic, with continuous improvement embedded into our operational model, ensuring resilience against emerging threats.

Proactive Product Security

Our product security strategy encompasses regular audits, rigorous vulnerability scanning and deep code analysis to identify and mitigate risks. We use services of a PCI-approved scanning vendor Sysnet Global Solutions for comprehensive assessments, ensuring Capti is fortified against known and emerging vulnerabilities.

Comprehensive Data Safeguards

To prevent unauthorized access, we encrypt data at rest and in transit. We use TLS 1.2 or higher everywhere data is transmitted. Our encryption keys are managed via AWS Key Management System (KMS).

Data Privacy by Design

We maintain regulatory compliance with relevant data protection laws and frameworks, including FERPA, through comprehensive data governance practices. Our Privacy Policy is crafted with transparency in mind, detailing our data processing activities and the controls available to our users to manage their personal information.

Transparent Reporting

We provide detailed compliance and security reports, including SOC 2, VPAT, HECVAT, and 1EdTech Data Privacy Certificate, upon request. These documents offer insights into our security infrastructure and compliance posture, underscoring our commitment to transparency.

Trust Through Excellence

Our dedication to maintaining robust security and privacy standards has garnered trust with our customers that include K-12 and higher education institutions, as well as literacy research groups.

Comprehensive Foundational Skills Assessment | ReadBasix by Capti

2026-08-27T05:17:37-07:00

Comprehensive Foundational Skills Assessment

ReadBasix delivers a complete evaluation of foundational reading skills, seamlessly blending flexibility and depth. Beyond basic diagnostics, this all-in-one assessment uncovers each student's strengths and growth areas across multiple components that lead to successful reading comprehension.

Go beyond simple screening

ReadBasix provides a complete assessment of literacy development, measuring foundational skills like decoding, vocabulary, and morphology alongside more advanced abilities such as fluency and comprehension. Covering all facets of reading, it equips educators with a clear, comprehensive view of each student's strengths and growth areas to inform targeted support.

Craft personalized learning plans

ReadBasix empowers educators with precise, data-driven insights to create tailored learning plans. Its comprehensive results guide the selection of targeted interventions, ensuring efficient and effective literacy instruction that meets each student's unique needs.

Monitor progress

ReadBasix provides a robust framework for monitoring short-term and long-term reading growth. With clear, consistent data, educators can track student progress toward academic goals, ensuring steady advancement in foundational reading skills.

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It includes screening, diagnostics, benchmarks, and progress monitoring, covering every aspect of literacy development from foundational skills to comprehension.

Yes, in many cases. ReadBasix combines multiple functions into one tool, reducing the need for separate assessments while providing detailed, actionable insights.

By addressing all facets of reading development, comprehensive assessments ensure that interventions target the right areas, leading to more effective support and better outcomes.

ReadBasix Ongoing Research Studies | Current Projects at Capti

2026-08-27T05:07:49-07:00

Research Studies

Capti's mission is to improve learning for students of all abilities with evidence based assessments, interventions, and accommodations. To that end, we are constantly researching and developing new assessments, interventions and accommodations.

If you are interested in testing our experimental assessments and interventions please fill the application form by clicking the button below.

Text simplification

Spring 2025 - Fall 2025

looking for participants

PeTeS (Personalized Text Simplification) is a research-based reading intervention that helps students better understand complex texts by using AI to simplify language and build comprehension through targeted pre-reading activities. We're partnering with schools to pilot and refine PeTeS—join us in creating a more accessible, engaging reading experience for diverse learners in Grades 3–12.

Dr. Margaret Opatz

Background knowledge builder

Fall 2025 - Fall 2026

looking for participants

Capti's Background Knowledge Builder (BKB) is a research-based project developing AI-powered tools that help teachers create engaging, vocabulary-rich reading lessons tailored to students' needs. We're partnering with schools and educators to pilot and refine BKB in real classrooms—join us to shape an innovative solution that builds knowledge, boosts reading comprehension, and supports diverse learners across grades 3–12.

Dr. Margaret Opatz

Scenario-based assessments

Fall 2025

looking for participants

Capti SBA (scenario-based assessments) is a research-based project designed to create culturally responsive, scenario-based reading assessments that reflect real-world tasks and 21st-century skills. We're partnering with educators to pilot these innovative assessments in classrooms—join us in shaping the future of reading comprehension testing.

Dr. Margaret Opatz

STARI digitization

Ongoing

looking for participants

Capti STARI Digitization is a research-driven project to bring the proven STARI reading intervention online—combining fluency, assessment, and instructional components into one accessible, easy-to-use platform. We're partnering with schools and educators to test and refine this digital solution, helping middle-grade students improve comprehension and reading outcomes through engaging, data-informed instruction.

Dr. Margaret Opatz

Overview & Training for ReadBasix | Literacy Assessment & Data-Informed Instruction

2026-08-27T05:07:12-07:00

Overview and Training

Our training sessions equip educators with the knowledge to understand ReadBasix data and implement effective literacy strategies. Through discussions and research, participants identify trends, assess teaching effectiveness, and adapt methods to boost student success.

ReadBasix allowed us to find where students were struggling, group them, and provide targeted instruction...

Everyone on your end has been super helpful, your team suggested some resources, many of which were free which was fantastic!

The assessment gives us information that our other assessments don't.

This informative session equips educators and instructional leaders with the tools to leverage ReadBasix, a research-based assessment, to diagnose and address foundational reading skills needs for readers in Grades 3-12. Participants will explore ReadBasix's purpose in identifying skill gaps—across Word Recognition and Decoding, Vocabulary, Morphology, Sentence Processing, Reading Efficiency, and Reading Comprehension—and learn how to use subtest data to inform targeted instruction and interventions.

The session guides attendees through administering ReadBasix via the Capti platform, interpreting subtest scores and applying results to inform instruction.

teachers

literacy specialists

MTSS teams

administrators

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Administer ReadBasix and interpret subtest scores to identify reading difficulties
Apply assessment results to support MTSS processes
Use ReadBasix data to select appropriate instructional interventions
Access Capti resources for ongoing implementation support

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Science of Reading Professional Learning for Teachers | Literacy Coaching by Capti

2026-08-27T05:05:32-07:00

Partnering with Teachers

ReadBasix is designed to provide teachers with quick, actionable, high-quality data to drive instruction. As your dedicated partner, Capti's team delivers a flexible, comprehensive assessment backed by unparalleled support, ensuring every student's reading success.

We empower teachers to make informed instructional decisions based on student needs.

Our approach helps teachers transform data into effective practices, boosting literacy outcomes for every student.

The data drives insight and action

Capti provides extensive training, professional learning, and support alongside ReadBasix. We pride ourselves on creating a partnership with schools and educators instead of just selling an assessment.

Explore Professional Learning

Get evidence-based instruction from Capti's Literacy Team

Capti provides industry leading coaching and professional learning to pair with ReadBasix. Our literacy team handles any question your team might have and helps educators provide evidence-based instruction to their students.

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It provides detailed, teacher-friendly reports with clear insights into student strengths and weaknesses, helping educators design targeted interventions. Capti also provides unique data driven professional learning sessions and office hours.

Capti offers free training for all educators and a vast array of manuals, tutorial videos, step by step guides, etc.

ReadBasix integrates seamlessly into multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and other literacy frameworks, enhancing current practices rather than replacing them.

Science of Reading PD Sessions | Professional Learning for Literacy Success

2026-08-27T05:05:01-07:00

PD Sessions
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These dynamic 75-minute workshops equip educators with the expertise to interpret ReadBasix data, transforming insights into actionable strategies for literacy advancement across districts, schools, and classrooms.

We've shared a lot of this data and resources with our intervention specialists... and they love the data sets that are produced from this to help them figure out specific identified needs.

Everyone on your end has been super helpful, your team suggested some resources, many of which were free which was fantastic!

The assessment gives us information that our other assessments don't.

Using ReadBasix Data to Inform Instruction

This session equips educators and instructional leaders with practical tools for analyzing ReadBasix assessment data to inform instruction and intervention decisions at the classroom and school levels. Participants explore how to interpret subtest scores across key foundational reading domains—such as word recognition, decoding, vocabulary, and reading comprehension—and use these insights to determine when and how to intervene.

The session walks through a decision-making flow based on score thresholds, guiding users in selecting appropriate instructional responses, including Tier 1 support, phonics interventions, multisyllabic word instruction, or comprehensive reading interventions. Special attention is given to interpreting combinations of scores (e.g., strong word-level skills with weak comprehension) to ensure interventions match student needs.

teachers of foundational reading skills

MTSS teams

literacy specialists

school leaders

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Analyze ReadBasix data at the subtest level
Identify when foundational skill interventions are needed
Match instructional strategies to students' specific reading profiles
Use data to refine MTSS decision-making

Foundational Reading Skills for Adolescent Readers

This session equips educators with practical strategies to enhance reading proficiency for upper elementary and secondary students, focusing on word recognition, decoding, morphology, vocabulary, and sentence analysis. Participants explore evidence-based techniques to support struggling readers, drawing on research that underscores the importance of automatic word recognition and morphological awareness. The session provides hands-on tools to address reading challenges through targeted instruction tailored to students' needs.

The session walks through key instructional practices, including word analysis, morpheme mapping, and vocabulary strategies like semantic mapping and word analogies. Participants will also learn sentence analysis techniques to improve comprehension of complex texts and verbal reasoning skills to foster critical thinking and inference-making.

upper elementary and secondary teachers

reading specialists

instructional coaches

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Apply word and morpheme analysis to build automatic word recognition
Implement vocabulary strategies (e.g., semantic and concept definition mapping) to deepen word knowledge
Use sentence analysis and verbal reasoning techniques to enhance text comprehension
Integrate practical tools, like morpheme mappers and word lists, into classroom instruction

Word-Level Foundational Reading Skills

This session equips educators with targeted strategies to strengthen students' word-level foundational reading skills, focusing on word recognition, decoding, and morphology for upper elementary and secondary learners. Participants explore evidence-based practices to address reading challenges, drawing on research that highlights the critical role of automatic word recognition in literacy development . The session provides practical tools to support struggling readers through explicit instruction tailored to individual needs.

The session walks through techniques for teaching word-level skills, including morpheme and structural analysis of complex words. Educators will engage with hands-on activities, such as morpheme mapping and word list practice, to build students' decoding proficiency and morphological awareness, enhancing reading fluency and spelling. Attention is given to identifying and addressing specific skill needs to ensure interventions are precise and effective.

upper elementary and secondary teachers

reading specialists

instructional coaches

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Apply word and morpheme analysis to improve word recognition and decoding
Implement structured word inquiry and morpheme mapping to enhance morphological awareness
Design targeted interventions for students struggling with word-level reading skills
Integrate practical tools, such as word lists and decoding strategies, into classroom instruction

Sentence-Level Foundational Reading Skills

This session equips educators with research-based strategies to enhance students' sentence-level foundational reading skills, focusing on sentence analysis and verbal reasoning for upper elementary and secondary learners. Participants explore evidence-based practices to improve comprehension of complex texts, drawing on research that highlights the role of sentence-level interventions in supporting struggling readers. The session provides practical tools to help students bridge word recognition to deeper text understanding.

The session walks through techniques for breaking down complex sentences, including chunking strategies and analyzing sentence structures to uncover meaning. Educators will engage with hands-on activities, such as sentence deconstruction and verbal reasoning exercises (e.g., making inferences, connecting ideas), to foster critical thinking and comprehension. Special attention is given to selecting grade-appropriate texts with high informational density and academic language to support skill development.

upper elementary and secondary teachers

reading specialists

instructional coaches

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Apply sentence analysis techniques to improve students' comprehension of complex texts
Implement verbal reasoning strategies (e.g., inference-making, evaluating arguments) to enhance critical thinking
Select and adapt texts for sentence-level interventions that meet students' needs
Integrate practical tools, like sentence chunking frameworks, into classroom instruction

Passage-Level Foundational Reading Skills

This session equips educators with research-based strategies to enhance students' passage-level foundational reading skills, focusing on reading comprehension and text analysis for upper elementary and secondary learners. Participants explore evidence-based practices to support struggling readers in understanding extended texts, drawing on research emphasizing the importance of passage-level comprehension for academic success. The session provides practical tools to help students process and synthesize information from longer texts.

The session walks through techniques for teaching passage-level comprehension, including strategies for identifying main ideas, making inferences, and connecting concepts across paragraphs. Educators will engage with hands-on activities, such as text annotation, summarization exercises, and question-generation tasks, to build students' ability to navigate complex passages. Special attention is given to selecting high-interest, grade-appropriate texts with rich content to foster engagement and deeper understanding.

upper elementary and secondary teachers

reading specialists

instructional coaches

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Apply strategies for teaching main idea identification and inference-making in extended texts
Implement text analysis techniques, such as summarization and question generation, to enhance comprehension
Select and adapt passages to meet diverse student needs and promote engagement
Integrate practical tools, like annotation guides and comprehension frameworks, into classroom instruction

Beyond the Foundational Reading Skills

This session equips educators with strategies to advance students beyond foundational reading skills, preparing participants for the complex literacy demands their students will need for college and career readiness. Participants explore how to foster advanced reading competencies, such as critical thinking, synthesizing information, and applying knowledge across contexts.

The session walks through practical approaches to support secondary students in developing higher-order reading skills, including analyzing texts for key ideas, evaluating sources, and collaboratively constructing meaning. Educators will engage with authentic tasks, such as creating a website or investigating community issues, to build skills like content-specific literacy, scholarly literacy, and critical judgment. The session highlights science-of-learning strategies, including multi-sensory learning and retrieval practice, to enhance students' ability to process and retain complex texts.

secondary teachers

MTSS teams

literacy specialists

school leaders

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Implement strategies to teach advanced reading skills, such as source evaluation and text synthesis
Design authentic, collaborative tasks to build critical thinking and disciplinary literacy
Apply science-of-learning techniques to support flexible mindsets and deeper comprehension
Support students in developing academic mindsets and the literacy skills needed for college and career readiness

ReadBasix Reading Skill Subtests: Assess Adolescent Literacy Skills

2026-08-27T05:02:26-07:00

Reading skill subtests

ReadBasix assesses 5 foundational reading skills and basic reading comprehension. Each skill can be assessed together or individually; the entire battery of 6 subtests takes students 45-79 minutes. The assessment time can be reduced by focusing on specific skills, most of which can be assessed in 5-10 minutes each. Each subtest has 3 levels of difficulty that can be automatically personalized to students' levels based on the results of the previous administration of ReadBasix.

Word Recognition and Decoding

30 items

5-8 min

The word recognition and decoding subtest uses three item types: real words, nonsense words, and pseudohomophones.

Real word items ask students to identify actual words encountered in school.

Nonsense word items ask students to identify made up words.

Pseudohomophone items ask student to identify special kinds of nonsense words that, when pronounced, sound exactly like real English words.

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Vocabulary

30 items

5-9 min

Vocabulary knowledge helps derive the meaning of words and their associations to related words (“forest” to “trees”). Some estimates indicate that successful reading comprehension requires knowing the meaning of 95-98 percent of the words in text; thus, students with poor knowledge of grade-level vocabulary will struggle to understand disciplinary content.

The vocabulary subtest uses two types of items to measure vocabulary knowledge: synonyms and topical associates.

Synonym items ask students to identify words that mean the same thing.

Topical association items ask students to identify words that are connected to the same topic.

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Morphology

30 items

5-10 min

Morphological awareness is the ability to identify and use various word parts. The subtest measures derivational morphology—those words that have prefixes and suffixes attached to a root to recognize words, comprehend sentences, and learn the meaning of new words. Morphology is important for developing new vocabulary and differentiating nuances in a word's meaning. Below grade-level performance could indicate poor vocabulary knowledge and/or a lack of understanding of how words are constructed.

The morphology subtest uses two types of items to measure morphological knowledge: prefixes and suffixes.

Prefix items ask students to select the prefix that fits the context.

Suffix items ask students to select the suffix that fits the context.

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Sentence Processing

25 items

5-9 min

The sentence processing subtest uses two types of items to measure sentence processing knowledge: discourse markers and internal logic.

Discourse marker items ask students to select the words that manage the flow and structure of the sentence.

Internal logic items ask students to select adjectives, pronouns, or adverbs that complete the sentence and match the context and syntax.

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Reading Efficiency

32-41 items

5-13 min

The reading efficiency subtest uses the MAZE format to measure silent reading comprehension.

MAZE items build a passage sentence by sentence and ask students to select the appropriate word in context to complete the sentence.

This subtest takes into account both comprehension and fluency of silent reading.

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Reading Comprehension

31-32 items

20-30 min

The reading comprehension subtest uses three types of items to measure basic reading comprehension: literal comprehension, making inferences, and understanding vocabulary in context.

Literal comprehension items ask students to go back in the passge and connect the text to the question.

Making inferences items ask students to make connections across the text.

Understanding vocabulary in context items ask students to construct word meaning based on words within given sentences.

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ReadBasix Research Database | Evidence & Validation by Capti

2026-08-27T05:01:48-07:00

Capti Research Database

ReadBasix Common Core Alignment

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ReadBasix Lexile® Linking Study

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Research papers

A tale of two tests: The role of topic and general academic knowledge in traditional versus contemporary scenario-based reading. Learning and Instruction, 73, 101462

Wang, Z., O'Reilly, T., Sabatini, J., McCarthy, K., & McNamara, D. (2021).

This article presents research suggesting high school students' academic knowledge is highly predictive of traditional comprehension assessments, which require identifying information and drawing inferences from single texts, but less so for scenario-based assessments, which call for integrating, evaluating, and applying information across multiple sources. Within the study, a shortened version of three ReadBasix subtests (vocabulary, morphology and sentence processing) all strongly predicted academic knowledge (r's .43 - .57), and reading comprehension on both a traditional comprehension test (r's .56 - .57) and a scenario-based comprehension test (r's .50 - .54). The strength of relation between ReadBasix to either comprehension test was comparable to the relation between the two comprehension tests (r = .57). Results demonstrated that ReadBasix subtests are valid indicators of students' academic achievement, single text comprehension, and scenario-based multiple-text comprehension.

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This article presents research from two studies that compared poor and normal decoders' processing times on real words, pseudo-homophones, and nonwords (Study 1), and evaluated how a processing time difference is associated with rates of decoding development (Study 2). The results suggest that poor decoders spend more time recognizing real words and pseudo-homophones, but less time on non-words, whereas normal decoders spend more time decoding non-words. The researchers concluded that poor decoders may be trapped in a vicious cycle where poor decoding skill combined with less time spent attempting to decode novel words interferes with decoding development.

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Decoding and reading comprehension: A test of the decoding threshold hypothesis. Journal of Educational Psychology, 111(3), 387-401.

Wang, Z., Sabatini, J., O'Reilly, T., & Weeks, J. (2019).

This article presents research from two studies that examined the relation between decoding and reading comprehension with middle and high school students. Using prominent reading theories as a basis, the authors propose the Decoding Threshold Hypothesis, which suggests the relation between decoding and reading comprehension can only be reliably observed above a certain decoding threshold. In Study 1, the Decoding Threshold Hypothesis was tested. Researchers found a reliable decoding threshold value below that there was no relation between decoding and reading comprehension, and above which the two measures showed a positive linear relation. Study 2 examined a longitudinal analysis of reading comprehension growth as a function of initial decoding status. Results showed that scoring below the decoding threshold was associated with stagnant growth in reading comprehension, and above demonstrated accelerating reading comprehension growth from grade to grade.

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Middle school reading assessment: Measuring what matters under an RTI framework. Reading Psychology Special Issue: Response to Intervention, 33 (1-2), 162-189.

O'Reilly, T., Sabatini, J., Bruce, K., Pillarisetti, S., & McCormick, C. (2012).

This article describes an early conception of ReadBasix designed to measure six component and integrated reading skills and determine the assessment's fit into an RTI framework. Aligning ReadBasix with the research in cognitive science, reading and learning allowed researchers to create an assessment that can help identify weakness in each of the six foundational skills. Additionally, the battery was found to be more predictive for students who were struggling readers. From the information provided by the assessment's results, educators can make more informed decisions about who needs help, what help is needed, and whether the instructional support is effective.

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Engineering a 21st Century reading comprehension assessment system utilizing scenario-based assessment techniques. International Journal of Testing.

Sabatini, J., O'Reilly, T., Weeks, J., & Wang, Z. (2019).

This article presents a developmentally sensitive reading comprehension assessment grounded in a scenario-based assessment paradigm, which was designed to meet the evolving construct of reading comprehension. Evidence for the concurrent validity of ReadBasix is included. The authors found the ReadBasix comprehension subtest to be correlated with external measures of reading comprehension, specifically the Gates-MacGinitie reading test and the scenario-based assessment. The correlation between the ReadBasix comprehension subtest and the scenario-based assessment of reading comprehension is important because the scenario-based assessment requires higher level comprehension constructs and shows that higher level constructs are related to foundational comprehension as measured by ReadBasix.

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How do people read the passages during a reading comprehension test? The effect of reading purpose on text processing behavior. Educational Assessment

O'Reilly, T., Feng, G., & Sabatini, J., Wang, Z., & Gorin, J. (2018).

This research study examined the effect of reading purpose on participants' reading behaviors using eye-tracking technologies. Proficient undergraduate students read four passages; two required participants to write a summary, and two required answering multiple choice questions. Results indicated that more time was spent constructing a coherent mental model of text content (deep comprehension) when the purpose for reading included a written summary as compared to only answering multiple choice questions. This study provided evidence for content validity of the ReadBasix assessment because reading relevant parts of passages facilitated answering comprehension questions.

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This research study investigated how individual differences interacted with task requirements utilizing eye tracking technologies to measure undergraduate students' reading efficiency. Researchers found that participants spent more time reading when the task required a written summary as compared to when the task required only answering multiple choice questions. The time spent reading benefitted students who had relatively low reading efficiency as they were able to answer the multiple choice questions more efficiently after writing a summary. The results provide structural validity of ReadBasix by showing convergence in reading comprehension, fluency, and summary writing measures.

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Integrating Scenario-based and component reading skill measures to understand the reading behavior of struggling readers. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 29(1), 36-43

Sabatini, J., O'Reilly, T., Halderman, L. & Bruce, K. (2014).

This study presents data from two measures that were designed to provide a more holistic picture of reading comprehension. The measures include the Reading Inventory and Scholastic Evaluation (RISE), now known as ReadBasix, and Global, Integrated Scenario-Based Assessment (GISA), now known as ReadAuthentix in the Capti suite of assessments. The results show that each subtest on ReadBasix predicted unique variance on ReadAuthentix. Further, this study provides evidence for measuring foundational reading skills, five subtests of ReadBasix, when assessing reading comprehension because lower level foundational skills may impede comprehension.

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Technical reports

SARA Reading Components Tests, RISE forms: Technical adequacy and test design, 3rd edition (Research Report No. RR-19-36). Princeton, NJ: Educational Testing Service.

Sabatini, J., Weeks, J., O' Reilly, T., Bruce, K., Steinberg, J., & Chao, S.-F. (2019).

This is the third and most recent edition of the technical report for the ReadBasix (SARA / RISE) assessment battery. This report expands the first and second reports by featuring a national sample of students from grades 3-12 (the first report had grades 6-8; the second one had grades 5-10). This report includes a theoretical overview of the battery of assessments including a subtest for each foundational skill: word recognition and decoding, vocabulary, morphology, sentence processing, and reading efficiency, and for basic reading comprehension. The report includes psychometric analyses, item response theory scaling study, evaluation of multidimensionality, validity evidence, evaluation of differential item functioning for gender, and race/ethnicity.

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SARA Reading Components Tests, RISE Forms: Technical Adequacy and Test Design, 2nd Edition (ETS RR-15-32). Princeton, NJ: Educational Testing Service.

Sabatini, J., Bruce, K., Steinberg, J., & Weeks, J. (2015).

The second edition of the technical report on the ReadBasix (SARA / RISE) assessment battery expands the first report by featuring grades 5-10 (the original had grades 6-8). Included in this report are analyses for each subtest (word recognition and decoding, vocabulary, morphology, sentence processing, and reading efficiency, and basic reading comprehension), psychometric analysis of parallel forms of each subtest, results of item response theory scaling studies for each subtest across the entire grade span, and evaluation of differential item functioning for gender, and race/ethnicity.

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SARA Reading Components Tests, RISE Form: Test Design and Technical Adequacy (ETS RR-13-08). Princeton, NJ: Educational Testing Service

Sabatini, J., Bruce, K., Steinberg, J. (2013).

This is the first technical report on the ReadBasix assessment (SARA / RISE). ReadBasix was originally designed for struggling readers in middle school because teachers within a large, urban district wanted more information about why their students were struggling to read. The battery of assessments includes a subtest for each foundational skill: word recognition and decoding, vocabulary, morphology, sentence processing, and reading efficiency, as well as for basic reading comprehension. This report details the research base that supports the design and development of the reading skills components battery, and describes a pilot study with students in grades 6-8.

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A tale of two tests: The role of topic and general academic knowledge in traditional versus contemporary scenario-based reading. Learning and Instruction, 73, 101462

Wang, Z., O'Reilly, T., Sabatini, J., McCarthy, K., & McNamara, D. (2021).

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Decoding and reading comprehension: A test of the decoding threshold hypothesis. Journal of Educational Psychology, 111(3), 387-401.

Wang, Z., Sabatini, J., O'Reilly, T., & Weeks, J. (2019).

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Middle school reading assessment: Measuring what matters under an RTI framework. Reading Psychology Special Issue: Response to Intervention, 33 (1-2), 162-189.

O'Reilly, T., Sabatini, J., Bruce, K., Pillarisetti, S., & McCormick, C. (2012).

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Linking the ReadBasix™ Assessment with the Lexile® Framework for Reading. Linking Study Report. Redacted.

Prepared by MetaMetrics for the ETS under License Agreement, signed August 1, 2022. March 2023 (Updated April 2023).

The primary purpose of this study was to link the ReadBasix Sentence Processing, Reading Efficiency, and Reading Comprehension Subtests to the Lexile Framework for Reading. ReadBasix Subtest scale scores can now be used to present a solution for matching students with text and information that can leverage tools such as the Lexile "Find A Book" to answer questions related to standards, test score interpretation, and test validation. A predictive function was constructed to transform ReadBasix Sentence Processing, Reading Efficiency, and Reading Comprehension subtest scale scores to Lexile reading measures. The regression approach allows for a profile of ReadBasix scores to be combined to predict a Lexile reading measure, rather than a multitude of functions for each subtest.

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Exploring thresholds in the foundational skills for reading and comprehension outcomes in the context of postsecondary readers. Journal of Learning Disabilities, April 2022.

Magliano, J. P., Talwar, A., Feller, D. P., Wang, Z., O'Reilly, T., & Sabatini, J. (2022).

This article presents evidence to suggest potential thresholds in foundational reading skills that may limit college students' reading comprehension on both close and applied literacy tasks. This research extends the work of Wang, Sabatini, O'Reilly, and Weeks (2019) that found students' growth in reading comprehension conditional on their decoding scores to explore whether there are thresholds in foundational skills that may limit reading comprehension for college students. The study included students who were determined to be underprepared for college and assigned to developmental literacy programs, and others who were determined to be prepared for college. The findings suggest that there are thresholds for foundational reading skills—decoding/word recognition, morphological knowledge, and sentence processing—that had implications for students' inclination to engage in the reading comprehension strategies of paraphrasing, bridging, and elaborating (all higher level literacy tasks). Students who fell below the thresholds demonstrated a lower level of employing reading strategies when compared to those who above the thresholds. These are important findings as they highlight problems with foundational reading skills that may persist into college.

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Explanatory modeling in science through text-based investigation: Testing the efficacy of the Project READI intervention approach. American Educational Research Journal, 56, 1148, 1216

Goldman, S. R., Greenleaf, C., Yukhymenko-Lescroart, M., Brown, W., Ko, M. L. M., Emig, J. M., George M.A., Wallace P., Blaum D. & Britt, M. A. (2019).

This article shares research on READI, a reading intervention designed to increase students' reading comprehension. The Reading Inventory and Scholastic Evaluation (RISE), also known as ReadBasix, was used as the pretest and the Global, Integrated Scenario-Based (GISA), now known as ReadAuthentix, was used as the posttest. Both ReadBasix and ReadAuthentix are part of the Capti suite of assessments. Ninth-graders' performance on the comprehension measures suggests that the skills measured on ReadBasix are related to the deep comprehension required by ReadAuthentix.

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Engaging struggling adolescent readers to improve reading skills. Reading Research Quarterly, 52, 357–382

Kim, J. S.,Hemphill, L., Troyer,M.,Thomson, J.M., Jones, S. M., LaRusso,M. D., & Donovan, S. (2017).

This article shares research on the Strategic Adolescent Reading Intervention (STARI), which was designed as a supplemental reading program based on peer- and discussion-based instruction that supports word-reading skills, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. ReadBasix (formerly known as RISE) was used to measure success of the intervention based on students' scores. The results from 6th to 8th grade students indicate that the skills assessed by ReadBasix can be improved from targeted reading interventions such as STARI.

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Examining general and specific factors in the dimensionality of oral language and reading in 4th–10th grades. Journal of Educational Psychology, 107, 884, 899

Foorman, B. R., Koon, S., Petscher, Y., Mitchell, A., & Truckenmiller, A. (2015).

This research article shares supporting evidence for the vast amount of variance in reading comprehension being attributed to oral language, specifically lexical knowledge. The findings differ from the Simple View of Reading proposed by Gough and Tunmer (1986), which suggest it is decoding and language comprehension that contribute to reading comprehension. The study also provides evidence for the concurrent validity of ReadBasix as the component subtests were predictive of reading comprehension. ReadBasix subtests, specifically the vocabulary and morphology, correlated with the Gates-MacGinitie reading test.

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The R&D of ReadBasix was supported by the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, through Grant R305F100005 to the Educational Testing Service (ETS) as part of the Reading for Understanding Research (RFU) Initiative, as well as through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program contracts 91990019C0024, 91990021C0029, and 91990022C0042 to Charmtech Labs LLC. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of the Institute or the U.S. Department of Education.

Capti ReadBasix Reports: Literacy Data for Secondary Students

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ReadBasix Reports & Metrics

Most reading assessments stop at a score. ReadBasix goes further. ReadBasix translates foundational literacy data into easy-to-use insights grounded in the Science of Reading. With ReadBasix reports educators and literacy leaders are equipped with targeted, actionable data needed to power MTSS/RTI groups and focus support on every student’s individual literacy journey.

Your Data. Our Support. A Partnership for Student Success.

Interpreting literacy data shouldn't be a solo effort. Capti's literacy specialists partner with educators and literacy teams to turn literacy data into clear, customized instructional plans. Through facilitated data reviews, personalized coaching, and tailored professional learning, we provide the expert support your team deserves.

The Reports

Every Metric Points to a Path Forward

Assess with Ease, Group with Purpose, Focus Your Resources

ReadBasix turns strategy into reality. Static RTI labels don't work. Students' needs change, and your groups should too. Instantly sort students by grade, benchmark, and specific skill needs to track progress over time or export ready-to-use rosters for your literacy teams. When it is time for your next MTSS meeting, you can arrive with your groups already defined, or partner with a Capti literacy specialist to help facilitate the discussion and prepare your data. With performance-based instructional recommendations built directly into every student profile, teachers gain a clear, immediate starting point to deliver targeted support where it is needed most.

Get an instant, comprehensive check on any cohort. The Overview report displays scale scores for each foundational subskill to pinpoint exactly where your students need the most support, RTI tier distributions, and current assessment status to track completion rates.

Master Your Class Data with Flexible Reporting

Stop jumping between different spreadsheets. ReadBasix brings all your student data into a single, highly customizable view so you can spot trends and target instruction. Instantly sort rosters by subskill scores and Lexile® levels, or toggle between scale scores, percentiles, and grade equivalents on demand. To ensure your intervention resources are allocated effectively, the platform acts as a safeguard by automatically flagging rushed test attempts or outdated data. Most importantly, you can download clean, comprehensive reports that integrate student profiles, accommodations, and historical assessment data.

The Latest Report consolidates a student's entire literacy profile onto one page. Track overall growth with interactive progress charts, then dive deep into subskill details including percentiles (RTI tiers), grade equivalents, and clear skill descriptions so every educator knows exactly what the data means. ReadBasix automatically unites data points tested on different days by different educators into one seamless record. This gives you a trustworthy, up-to-date diagnostic picture without the administrative headache.

Evaluate Progress and Growth Over Time

Evaluate actual student progress over time with a Growth Report that tracks skill development and long-term instructional impact across multiple benchmark windows and school years. ReadBasix keeps your growth data clean and accurate by only including students who completed assessments in every selected period, eliminating the statistical noise of shifting student enrollment. When you are ready to share your findings, simply export the formatted multi-period scores to Excel by grade or school, or generate a master sheet to upload straight to your data warehouse.

Don't wait until spring to find out if your students are on track. The Proficiency Report leverages Lexile® data to project the probability of students meeting proficiency on specific state assessments. Additionally, ReadBasix automatically omits rushed test scores, ensuring your final projections are built entirely on trustworthy data.

Track Long-Term Literacy History in One Place

Perfect for IEP meetings, 504 plans and parent conferences, the Report History allows you to view a student's complete testing history at a glance, organized from most recent to oldest. Toggle between scale scores, percentiles, and grade equivalents to prepare for your next parent conference or data meeting. Export the exact data you need into a customized spreadsheet with a single click.

The Home Summary Report provides a jargon-free, highly visual overview of a student's reading ability, designed specifically for parents and caregivers; available in English, Spanish, and Somali. And for the educator, prepare for parent-teacher conferences in seconds. Export reports for one student, or batch-generate split PDFs for the entire class.

Dynamic Filtering: Cross Reference in One Click

Build the exact student groupings your team is asking about. Layer custom rules combining reading results, SIS student demographics, and accommodations. With ReadBasix, set your rules once, and the entire platform dynamically updates. Every screen, report, and export instantly reshapes itself around the exact cohort of students you are analyzing.

From Data to Action: The Key Metrics

Every metric inside ReadBasix is designed to give you instant clarity, pointing directly to where comprehension is breaking down and which foundational skills to prioritize next.

Scale score

Measure true literacy growth. Vertically scaled across grades 3–12, this absolute score remains consistent year-round so you can reliably track progress over time. Results fall into four clear performance bands (Weak, Low Average, High Average, and Strong) to easily guide teams and teachers to adjust the level of instructional support for individuals, small groups, and Tier I implications.
MTSS recommendation

ReadBasix eliminates the guesswork of MTSS planning by sorting each student into a targeted foundational skill group. These skill groups provide educators with an immediate roadmap for targeted interventions in phonics through comprehension to ensure academic success. These groups indicate students who require intensive intervention, moderate support, or no intervention at all.
Percentile & RTI tier

Identify Tier 2 and Tier 3 needs with nationally normed precision. ReadBasix compares each student to same-grade peers nationwide at the exact time of testing. By default, these percentiles map to standard RTI recommendations: Tier 1 (above 25th percentile), Tier 2 (11th–25th percentile), and Tier 3 (10th percentile and below). Districts have the flexibility to customize these cutoff thresholds to align with local guidelines.
Lexile® reading measure

Go beyond book matching. ReadBasix delivers a nationally recognized, objective baseline of a student's reading ability by generating certified Lexile measures by analyzing sentence processing, reading efficiency and basic comprehension. Use it to provide a clear metric to monitor progress, set meaningful growth goals, differentiate classroom instruction, and highlight each student's optimal reading range for independent success.
Grade-equivalent score

A high-level metric for cohort-wide insights. This score compares a student's typical performance to a national norming group. ReadBasix's GE metric is best utilized by administrators and literacy specialists to track high-level growth trajectories, systemic intervention needs, and flag adolescent readers who may require immediate, targeted intervention.
Inefficient decoder flag

Identify the root cause of reading struggles. ReadBasix automatically triggers this flag by analyzing patterns in a student's Word Recognition and Reading Efficiency subtests. When a student spends excessive mental energy sounding out words, it bottlenecks their comprehension. This flag alerts you that the student needs immediate, targeted intervention in decoding automaticity and word-recognition strategies to unlock their true reading potential.

Full definitions, score bands, and Lexile® data tables are in the Educator's Manual

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FAQ

Yes, absolutely. ReadBasix features a powerful, unified filtering engine that lets you cross-reference academic performance with student demographic data in a single rule set. You can build custom filters that combine:

ReadBasix Test Results: MTSS tiers, scale scores or performance bands, Lexile® measures, decoding indicators, and assessment completion status.
SIS Student Demographics: Grade levels, multilingual/ELL status, IEP status, economic indicators (e.g., free/reduced lunch status), and more.
Testing Accommodations: Filter by specific student accommodations to ensure equity and track compliance.

Save your complex filter rule set and instantly reapply it at each benchmark period throughout the school year.

This report bridges the gap between assessment and action. It doesn't just tell you who is struggling; it instantly tells you how to group them for targeted support. It provides interventionists, specialists, and grade-level teams with a single, clear report to coordinate resources, align schedules, and deliver targeted instruction where it is needed most. The MTSS Group report automatically organizes students into instructional action groups based on their specific diagnostic needs based on subtest results.

Yes, you have complete control over your data. Export the Performance Overview or Score Growth reports as spreadsheets, complete with a wide selection of customizable data columns for easy sorting and filtering. Or generate clean, presentation-ready PDFs of the MTSS Group report or the parent-friendly Home Report. You are never locked into a one-size-fits-all export. ReadBasix allows you to export the latest results, all historical data, a specific date range, a single benchmark assessment, or just a single student's profile.

Traditional reports often skew growth data by averaging different groups of students at each benchmark (e.g., comparing 100 students in Fall to 85 in Winter). ReadBasix eliminates this statistical noise, ensuring your growth data represents actual instructional impact. If a student misses even one testing window, they are automatically excluded from that longitudinal cohort analysis.

ReadBasix protects your data integrity with automatic, real-time "Score Reliability" Flags.

We know that instructional decisions are only as good as the data behind them. To prevent rushed test attempts or stale data from skewing your MTSS plans, ReadBasix constantly monitors score quality and alerts you to anomalies. When a student rushes through an assessment, their score is flagged with a visible underline; hovering over it instantly alerts teachers that the result may not reflect the student's true ability. Similarly, outdated scores are flagged to ensure educators are always looking at an accurate representation of current skills. While the default threshold for an outdated score is 90 days, district administrators can easily customize this timeline to align perfectly with local assessment calendars.

Yes. ReadBasix is built for flexibility. A student's Latest Report automatically consolidates the most recent results for each of the six reading subtests, regardless of when, or by whom, they were administered. This allows for flexible scheduling, enabling you to assess students in short, manageable chunks over multiple days rather than requiring them to sit through all subtests at once. It also supports collaboration: subtests can be administered separately by different educators, such as: a classroom teacher, a reading specialist, or an interventionist, and still merge effortlessly into a single profile. With no manual tracking required, ReadBasix automatically pulls these scattered data points together behind the scenes, ensuring you always have a complete, unified diagnostic picture.

See the workflow with your own grade band

Bring a roster and collaborate with one of our literacy specialists. They will guide you through the entire data cycle; from screening your group and automatically mapping out MTSS needs, to discussing targeted instructional recommendations. Before we finish, we’ll coach you on the best strategies for sharing these insights with teams, families, and students.

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ReadBasix Research Team | Literacy Assessment Experts at Capti

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Our Research Team

At Capti, our research team is dedicated to advancing literacy and education through innovation and expertise. Comprising scientists, educators, and technology specialists, our team works to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical solutions for learners and educators worldwide.

Lead

Dr. Margaret Opatz

Reading Research Scientist

Ryan Hershey

Literacy Specialist

Dr. John Sabatini

Research Consultant

Dr. Jonathan Weeks

Research Consultant

Dr. Tenaha O'Reilly

Research Consultant

Dr. Zuowei Wang

Research Consultant

Dr. Yevgen Borodin

Researcher, Computer Scientist

Dr. Yury Puzis

Researcher, Computer Scientist

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Capti Readbasix Video Library

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Video Library

Step-by-step video walkthroughs for setting up assessments, reading reports, managing rosters, and getting the most out of your ReadBasix account.

Capti News & Media | ReadBasix Adoption, Literacy Research & Awards

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News & Media

Even in Math, Teachers See a Chance to Boost Students' Reading Skills

When Cloquet Middle School started screening with ReadBasix, teachers in every subject could see where students struggled to read and were able to reinforce those skills in their own lessons. Decoding gaps fell from 40% on entry to just 2% by 8th grade.

Education Week | 9 June, 2026

Using Scenario-Based Assessments to Measure Deep Learning

Dr. Sabatini is a Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Institute for Intelligent Systems at the University of Memphis.

ERI Talk | 11 February, 2025

New Study: Many Older Students Struggle to Push Beyond Reading 'Threshold'

While adolescent foundational skills interventions can be critical levers for reading improvement, district leaders, teachers, and researchers must make complex decisions about how to evaluate their effectiveness in context.

Journal of adolescent & Adult literacy | 08 December, 2024

Reading Interventions for Older Students May Be Missing a Key Component

It's a well-worn adage in education that students first learn to read, and then read to learn.

Education Week | 30 October, 2024

How Complex Decoding Challenges Can Block Comprehension for Older Readers

Complex decoding challenges are hiding in plain sight and can prevent older readers from comprehending grade-level texts.

The Education Trust | 13 May, 2024

Measuring the Roots of Older Students' Reading Difficulties: New Evidence

By the time students reach upper elementary school, they are expected to have mastered foundational reading skills.

ETS research institute | October, 2024

Study Unveils a Key Barrier to Reading Proficiency in Older Students: The Decoding Threshold

A new report points to decoding as a skill needed for later reading proficiency in older children.

The Educator's Room | 16 December, 2024

ETS and MetaMetrics® Partner to Close the Reading Skills Gap for U.S. Students, Widened by the COVID-19 Pandemic

ReadBasix™ will provide an evidence-based tool to identify students' reading levels to enable targeted interventions and reading materials.

ETS News & Insights | 25 October, 2022

Capti Wins a $1M Grant to Bring ETS Reading Assessments to Market

Capti, an ETS Strategic Capital portfolio company, wins an IES SBIR Award to further develop and commercialize several diagnostic reading assessments developed at ETS.

PRWeb | 19 July, 2022

SARA Reading Components Tests, RISE Form: Test Design and Technical Adequacy

This ETS research report documents the design, development, and technical adequacy of the RISE form of the SARA reading components assessment for middle-school students.

ETS Research Institute | 2023

Overview of Subtests | Capti Assess with ETS ReadBasix

A SERP-hosted overview describing the ReadBasix subtests used in Capti Assess (outlining each subtest's purpose and what it measures).

SERP Institute | 2022

New Research from AERDF and ETS Reveals Decoding Threshold is a Key Barrier to Reading Proficiency in Older K-12 Students

AERDF's press release summarizes the joint findings with ETS showing the decoding threshold as a major constraint on older students' reading comprehension and promotes Reading Reimagined's work on assessments and interventions.

AERDF | 30 October, 2024

The Decoding Threshold: Measuring the roots of older students' reading difficulties

An earlier Educator's Room post presenting the ETS/AERDF study results, focusing on the threshold concept and its implications for identifying and supporting struggling readers in grades 3–8.

The Educator's Room | 05 November, 2024

Charmtech Labs (Capti) Wins a $1M Grant to Improve Literacy

University news item describing Charmtech/Capti's $1M SBIR award (with ETS collaboration) to develop diagnostic reading assessments and scale their literacy platform.

Stony Brook University | 2022

American Children's Reading Skills Reach New Lows

With little post-pandemic recovery, experts wonder if screen time and school absence are among the causes.

The New York Times | 29 January, 2025

Retooling Literacy Education for the Twenty-First Century: Key Findings of the Reading for Understanding Initiative and Their Implications

ETS policy/report summarizing findings from the Reading for Understanding initiative and recommending assessment and instructional strategies for improving literacy.

Educational Testing Service | 2018

A brief history of scenario-based assessment and other innovations stemming from the Reading for Understanding Initiative: From elementary to secondary applications and beyond

Oxford's Department of Education event page describing a public seminar tracing the RfU initiative's scenario-based assessment innovations and their later applications.

University of Oxford | 28 February, 2025

Developing Reading Comprehension Assessments Targeting Struggling Readers

IES award record for John Sabatini and ETS describing a multi-phase project to develop diagnostic comprehension assessments for struggling adolescent and adult readers.

Institute of Education Sciences (IES) | 2004

Reaping the Rewards of the Reading for Understanding Initiative

A large synthesis volume that reviews the Reading for Understanding initiative's evidence, assessment innovations, and implications for instruction and policy.

National Academy of Education | 2020

The Key to Decoding Reading Proficiency in K–12 Students

Despite expectations that students master basic reading proficiency by third grade, many continue to struggle with reading into upper elementary school and beyond.

TEACH Magazine | 31 October, 2024

Building Strong Readers Beyond the Decoding Threshold

An educator-oriented article arguing that once students pass the decoding threshold, instruction should pivot to vocabulary and comprehension strategies to foster independent reading.

EPS Learning | 2023

Capti Assess: Personalizing Reading for Understanding Assessments with Adaptive Multistage Design

IES award page describing Charmtech/Capti's Phase II SBIR project to develop Capti Assess — an adaptive, scenario-based reading assessment that personalizes tasks for grades 3–12.

Institute of Education Sciences (IES) | 2022

Older struggling readers can benefit from explicit decoding instruction

Early and targeted interventions are critical in helping these students understand increasingly complex tests, a study finds.

K-12 Dive | 30 October, 2024

Capti Rostering Guides | Manual & Automated Student Enrollment Help

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How-To Guides: Rostering

Data-Driven RTI/MTSS Strategies | ReadBasix by Capti

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Empowering schools with data-driven intervention strategies

What is RTI/MTSS?

RTI (Response to Intervention) and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) are systematic approaches designed to support student learning by continuously collecting data and implementing differentiated interventions. These frameworks help identify students who need additional support and provide targeted solutions to ensure academic success.

RTI focuses primarily on academic support and intervention.
MTSS takes a broader approach, incorporating both academic and behavioral support systems.

ReadBasix MTSS: Beyond Tiers

In effective MTSS practice, educators prefer fluid, skill-specific instructional groups over fixed RTI tier labels. Tiers define support intensity; groups reflect students’ current needs in foundational reading skills. This approach keeps placements temporary and evolving, avoids stigmatizing labels, enables precise data-driven adjustments, and — most importantly — drives measurable progress.

ReadBasix delivers nationally normed data aligned with the Science of Reading, giving secondary educators evidence-based insights. It automatically assigns students to targeted MTSS groups based on performance across foundational skills.

The Capti Literacy Team partners with your staff through guided Data Review Sessions . We help interpret ReadBasix results, refine group assignments, and select evidence-based interventions — lightening workload for literacy teams and speeding impactful decisions. We integrate with your existing practices or help launch MTSS from the ground up.

Key components of an effective
RTI/MTSS strategy

To build a successful intervention system, schools need reliable student growth data. Here's how each of the five assessment methods integrates into MTSS:

Universal screening

Identifying student needs early

Purpose

Detect students at risk before significant challenges arise.
Role in MTSS

Provides an initial checkpoint to identify students needing additional support.
How it works

ReadBasix conducts quick, research-based screenings to assess comprehension, fluency, and sentence processing, ensuring no student is overlooked.

Benchmark testing

Measuring growth & accountability

Purpose

Track student progress at key intervals throughout the year.
Role in MTSS

Helps educators monitor learning trends and adjust strategies to support student achievement.
How it works

ReadBasix offers periodic assessments that provide detailed insights into student performance and academic growth.

Diagnostic evaluation

Identifying specific strengths & weaknesses

Purpose

Conduct in-depth evaluations to pinpoint specific learning gaps.
Role in MTSS

Helps create individualized intervention plans based on detailed diagnostic data.
How it works

ReadBasix provides targeted subtests that analyze various aspects of reading, allowing educators to tailor support effectively.

Progress monitoring

Ensuring interventions are effective

Purpose

Measure the impact of interventions over time.
Role in MTSS

Enables educators to adapt instructional strategies in real-time based on ongoing student progress.
How it works

ReadBasix assesses student development every 6-8 weeks, providing actionable data to refine intervention efforts.

Lexile measurement

Matching students with the right texts

Purpose

Ensure students are engaging with reading materials suited to their skill level.
Role in MTSS

Supports literacy development by providing appropriately challenging reading materials.
How it works

ReadBasix calculates Lexile levels using three key subtests—sentence processing, reading efficiency, and reading comprehension—to guide text selection.

Dyslexia screening

Identifying characteristics of dyslexia

Purpose

Flag persistent word-level reading difficulties that may indicate dyslexia.
Role in MTSS

Supports early identification and targeted interventions for students at risk of dyslexia
How it works

ReadBasix uses subtests focused on phonological decoding and sight word recognition—key indicators of dyslexia risk—to identify low accuracy or automaticity in word-level skills. Results from screening, diagnostics, and progress monitoring guide structured literacy supports and further evaluation (not a formal clinical diagnosis).

Why an integrated
approach matters

Combining these assessment methods within an RTI/MTSS framework ensures:

Data-driven decision-making for personalized learning.

Early identification and intervention for at-risk students.

Continuous monitoring to measure the effectiveness of instructional strategies.

Flexibility in tailoring support to individual student needs.

Transform your RTI/MTSS implementation today

Book a personalized demo with our team to learn how ReadBasix can help your school implement an effective RTI/MTSS strategy.

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Universal Screening for Secondary Students | ReadBasix by Capti

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Universal Screening

Identify and support every reader in your school with ease

Universal screening is a systematic process to evaluate the reading abilities of all students. It helps educators quickly identify at-risk students, laying the foundation for effective literacy interventions. With ReadBasix, this process becomes seamless, precise, and actionable.

Prevent small gaps from becoming larger barriers to learning

Early identification ensures no student is overlooked.

ReadBasix provides the perfect solution for screening secondary students (6-12).

Empowers educators with actionable insights to address reading difficulties before they impact academic performance.

A comprehensive tool for universal screening

ReadBasix provides accurate data in under 25 minutes.
ReadBasix measures comprehension, fluency, and sentence processing.
ReadBasix integrates seamlessly with RTI, MTSS, and district-wide literacy frameworks.
ReadBasix is a browser-based solution for easy access and scalability.

Backed by research, designed for educators

Dual-purpose tool: screener and diagnostic.
Provides detailed yet accessible insights for literacy specialists.
Trusted by schools for its ease of use, precision, and unmatched support and professional learning.

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FAQ

Screening is typically conducted at the beginning of the school year, with additional assessments mid-year or as needed to identify new or transfer students at risk.

Universal screening identifies students who are at risk for reading difficulties, including dyslexia, but it does not provide a formal diagnosis. Further diagnostic testing is required.

A universal screener assesses all students, not just those already identified as struggling, ensuring a complete picture of literacy needs across the entire population.

Ready to make a difference?

Book a personalized demo with our team today and discover how ReadBasix can empower your educators and students.

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Benchmark Literacy Testing to Track Progress | ReadBasix

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Benchmark Testing

Track student growth and ensure accountability with ease

Benchmark testing provides a structured way to measure student progress toward literacy goals. Administered in the fall, winter, and spring, ReadBasix reveals whether students are meeting grade-level expectations or if instructional strategies need adjustment. With ReadBasix benchmark reports, educators gain actionable insights to keep students on track throughout the year.

Why it's essential

Tracks student growth over time to ensure progress toward literacy goals.

Helps evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and refine instructional strategies.

Identifies learning gaps before they become critical barriers.

Provides accountability for literacy programs and supports proactive decision-making.

Without regular benchmarks, opportunities to adjust and improve learning outcomes may be missed.

Benchmarking made effortless

With ReadBasix, benchmarking becomes a seamless part of your literacy program.

Provides flexible settings to establish benchmarks at key intervals: BOY, MOY, and EOY.
Tracks student growth across foundational literacy skills and comprehension.
Reports are easy to customize and interpret, allowing administrators to adjust benchmarks as needed.
Most subtests are completed within 5-10 minutes, ensuring minimal disruption to learning.

Built for growth and accountability

Empowering schools with reliable, intuitive benchmarking.

Tracks long-term growth with comprehensive and customizable reports.
Designed for both educators and administrators, balancing depth and simplicity.
Seamlessly integrates into existing literacy programs to support proactive decisions.
Trusted by districts to ensure students are meeting grade-level expectations.

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Benchmark testing tracks progress toward literacy goals and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions at regular intervals, typically fall, winter, and spring.

No, benchmarks provide broader performance snapshots, while progress monitoring is more frequent and focuses on short-term growth in response to interventions.

With ReadBasix, benchmarks are efficient, as most subtests take just 5-10 minutes to complete. Total of 60 minutes.

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Lexile® Measurement for Secondary Literacy | ReadBasix by Capti

2026-08-27T04:44:41-07:00

Lexile® Measurement

Matching students with the right texts for growth and engagement

Lexile® measurement assigns a numeric score to a student's reading ability, helping educators match them with texts that challenge without overwhelming. By evaluating vocabulary and comprehension, Lexile® levels provide a standardized way to support literacy instruction and foster skill development.

Precise Lexile® measurements match students with texts at just the right challenge level—keeping them motivated and accelerating essential reading skills.

Lexile®: the key to personalized reading instruction

Ensures students are engaging with texts at an appropriate difficulty level.

Improves comprehension and vocabulary acquisition through tailored reading materials.

Boosts confidence by reducing frustration with overly challenging texts.

Provides a clear framework for educators and parents to support literacy growth both at school and home.

A data-driven approach to reliable
Lexile® scores

ReadBasix calculates Lexile® levels using three targeted subtests:

Sentence processing

Evaluates sentence-level comprehension and structure.
Reading efficiency

Measures fluency and speed.
Reading comprehension

Assesses understanding of longer texts.

Designed for precision and practicality

Seamlessly integrates with other ReadBasix assessments for a holistic view of student progress.
Seamlessly integrates with other ReadBasix assessments for a holistic view of student progress.
Seamlessly integrates with other ReadBasix assessments for a holistic view of student progress.

Seamlessly integrates with other ReadBasix assessments for a holistic view of student progress.
Seamlessly integrates with other ReadBasix assessments for a holistic view of student progress.
Seamlessly integrates with other ReadBasix assessments for a holistic view of student progress.

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Lexile measurement is a standardized system that assigns a numeric score to a student's reading ability, helping to match them with appropriately challenging texts

Yes - ReadBasix computes an official Lexile® score based on student performance across three proprietary subtests (sentence processing, efficiency, and reading comprehension) under its contract with MetaMetrics.

Lexile levels help students engage with texts suited to their ability, promoting growth and reducing frustration from materials that are too difficult or too easy.

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