Which level describes reading material that is easy for a student to read, with more than 99% accuracy in word identification and more than 90% comprehension?

Which level describes reading material that is easy for a student to read, with more than 99% accuracy in word identification and more than 90% comprehension?

• A. Frustration level
• B. Informal reading inventory
• C. Independent level
• D. Instructional level

Answer: (C)

Independent level describes a text that is easy for a student to read. When a reader identifies more than 99% of words correctly, almost every word pops right off the page. If comprehension is above 90%, the student understands most of what they read. Put together, these strong accuracy and understanding levels show the material is well within the student’s independent range, meaning they can read with little or no guidance and still grasp the content. If either accuracy or understanding dropped, the text would typically move toward instructional (where some support is needed) or frustration (where it’s too hard to read or understand).

Independent level describes a text that is easy for a student to read. When a reader identifies more than 99% of words correctly, almost every word pops right off the page. If comprehension is above 90%, the student understands most of what they read. Put together, these strong accuracy and understanding levels show the material is well within the student’s independent range, meaning they can read with little or no guidance and still grasp the content. If either accuracy or understanding dropped, the text would typically move toward instructional (where some support is needed) or frustration (where it’s too hard to read or understand).