A reading assessment is a means of measuring a child's development in literacy. There is not one universal reading assessment, but several, chosen based on a district, state or campus's pedagogical approach. mCLASS®:Reading 3DTM reading assessment software incorporates scientifically-based phonics and phonemic awareness assessments with print concepts, text reading, and comprehension. It is a reading assessment solution that combines best practices from all schools of thought.
Developed through a unique collaboration between Wireless Generation and Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, the mCLASS:Reading 3D solution is a complete toolkit for assessing and teaching reading in grades K-2. As one of the nation's highest performing districts with a diverse student population, MCPS' use of formative assessment has contributed to gains among all sub-groups, and narrowed the achievement gap between demographic sub-groups.
mCLASS:Reading 3D software features DIBELS® (The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) scientifically-based screening and progress monitoring in the Five Big Ideas in Reading, as well as balanced literacy's Deep Diagnostic inventories. The mCLASS:Reading 3D solution encompasses best practices across pedagogical approaches.
mCLASS:Reading 3D software was developed with the support of and in consultation with DIBELS authors Dr. Roland Good and Dr. Ruth Kaminski of University of Oregon and Dynamic Measurement Group.
Wireless Generation, Inc. provides educators with the most advanced system for collecting and using assessment data, helping to create a culture of continuous feedback and improvement in classrooms across the country. The company provides in-depth professional development and training services.
The company offers the leading early reading assessments on the mCLASS platform, including TPRI®, DIBELS®, PALS™, Reading Records, CIRCLE™, Tejas LEE®, and Reading 3D™. Each component features Web-based reporting, analysis, data management, and instructional planning tools to provide a complete assessment solution.
Since mCLASS software's introduction in 2002, more than 100,000 educators in 48 states have adopted it for observational assessment. Today, two million PreK-6 students are being assessed using mCLASS solutions.
Wireless Generation continues to develop new products and services based on its mission of maximizing the educational value of every teacher-student interaction.
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