FAQ

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

1. Word Recognition & Decoding
2. Vocabulary
3. Morphology
4. Sentence Processing
5. Reading Efficiency
6. 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, a world leader in assessment development, and brought to market by Capti. Learn more about the science behind it.

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.

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

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 (Level A, Level B, Level C) that roughly align with elementary, middle, and high school level. You can either manually select difficulty level based on your intuition and experience, or let ReadBasix™ to automatically personalize the difficulty of each subtest for every student based on their previous performance.

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. Be the first to find out when ReadBasix becomes available in Spanish.

No, the ReadBasix™ assessment is only available for educational institutions. Be the first to find out when ReadBasix becomes available to consumers.

SERP Institute’s STARI — an amazing reading-based intervention for middle schools — has been aligned and validated with ReadBasix.

Currently, there are no interventions directly integrated with the ReadBasix™ assessment; however, Capti is developing Capti Advance, a cutting-edge intervention that will tailor questions to students based on their ReadBasix™ scores. Capti Advance will allow teachers to import any content to create intervention exercises. Be the first to find out when an intervention gets integrated.

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.

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.

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