Reading Session History

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About Reading Fluency

Reading fluency is the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression. It is a critical component of reading proficiency and is closely linked to reading comprehension.

Key Metrics

• Words Correctly Read Per Minute (WCPM): The number of words read correctly in one minute. This is the primary measure of reading fluency.
• Accuracy Percentage: The percentage of words read correctly out of the total words attempted.
• Reading Rate: The total number of words attempted per minute, regardless of accuracy.
• Fluency Score: A combined score that takes into account both speed and accuracy.

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter the book or passage title and select the child's grade level.
2. Choose a passage text source:
   • Enter the passage text manually
   • Use speech-to-text to transcribe during reading
   • Select a pre-loaded passage appropriate for the grade level
3. Choose an error detection method:
   • Automatic detection (experimental)
   • Manual counting of errors
4. Click "Start Reading" when ready to begin.
5. The child should read the passage aloud.
6. Click "Stop Reading" when finished.
7. Review the results and save the session.

Tips for Accurate Assessment

• Choose reading material at an appropriate level - not too easy or too difficult.
• Ensure a quiet environment for clear audio recording.
• For manual error counting, count substitutions, mispronunciations, omissions, and words that needed to be provided after 3 seconds.
• Do not count self-corrections as errors.
• Track progress over time to see improvement.

Grade Level Benchmarks

The calculator compares WCPM scores to these approximate grade-level benchmarks: