How to get a measure
Lexile® measures can now be obtained for all pupils who take GL Assessment’s popular Progress in English (PIE) test in schools. However, the process differs slightly depending on whether the online version (PIE Digital) or the paper test has been used. This page looks in detail at how Lexile measures feature in PIE Digital. Users of the paper-based version should refer to our PIE conversion table.
Lexile Measures and PIE Digital
Progress in English 7-11 Digital is a standardised series of tests that help teachers identify pupils’ specific strengths and needs in English. With the recent addition of Lexile measures to PIE Digital reports, teachers now can benefit from richer information about each child’s reading ability, without their learners having to take any additional tests. PIE Digital will even create an explanatory letter to parents and carers as well as a recommended reading list for each pupil, based on their Lexile measure.
The new PIE Digital report featuring Lexile measures. View detailed report
A sample letter to parents featuring a recommended reading list for their child
View sample letters and reading lists in fullMore about PIE Digital
Progress in English is a group test that focuses on the two broad areas of reading and writing, and within this, reading comprehension, spelling, grammar and composition. It contains themed passages with sets of questions to suit a wide range of ability levels.
Mirroring the second edition of the paper tests, PIE Digital has been fully equated with the paper version to guarantee continuity of assessment for anyone switching from paper to online. The beauty of online testing lies in its ability to send instant scores and reports straight to your desktop. And with only one question per screen and full-colour graphics, online testing differs greatly from the classic "paper, pen and desk" image that some pupils may find intimidating.
Benefits
- Covers UK National Curricula and National Literacy Strategy content
- Uses narrative and non-narrative text types
- Provides great practice for National Tests, as well as an indication of future performance
- Enables you to estimate reading and writing National Curriculum levels
Your GL Assessment area consultant can give you expert advice on Progress in English, The Lexile Framework® for Reading and all your assessment needs. They can demonstrate resources to you and your colleagues and keep you informed of the latest developments.
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 Lexiles have given kids more ownership of their reading ability. They go back and check and see a trend of why their scores go up or don't go up, and they see that they don't go up by magic - it takes practice.  |
| Ron Fried, School Principal, East Elementary School, Kodiak, Alaska |
