Lexile Scores in FastBridge – FastBridge

With our direct connection with Metametrics, Lexile® scores, based on aReading, are available in the Screening to Intervention Report for Reading (s2i-R). Since the s2i Report does not use aReading data for K and 1, Lexile® scores are only available in the s2i for grades 2-12. We do still have estimated Lexile scores for K and 1 available on the s2i-R.

Benefits of Lexile Scores

The Screening to Intervention Report provides an exact Lexile® score directly from Metametrics. aReading scores along with Lexile scores will inform teachers on how well students can read to help personalize learning, differentiate instruction and communicate with parents about reading levels and student progress.

Accessing Lexile® Scores in the Screening to Intervention Report

Dashboard interface for FastBridge displaying various reports including group screening, growth, impact, skills, benchmark, and family reports organized under categories like Screening and Problem Identification, Analysis and Planning, and Intervention and Monitoring.

From a Teacher account, select Reporting.
Choose the Screening to Intervention report.

Screening to Intervention interface with options to select assessment type (Reading or Math), grade or class (Grade 02 - Maldonado, Thomas), and a Generate Report button.

Select Reading as the Assessment. Lexile® scores are only available for Reading.
Choose a Grade or Class as applicable.
Select Generate Report to view the data.

Student reading assessment table showing names, phonemic awareness scores, phonics and fluency, general reading levels, and an active Read Program dropdown menu set to Lexile.

Select the token under Read Program to change the view to Lexile®. Scores appear within the Read Program column.

FAQ

What is a Lexile®? Where can I go to find out more information about Lexile® and their application?

Lexile®:Framework for Reading is a scientifically valid reading framework used to match students with reading materials. A Lexile reading measure is the numeric representation of a student’s reading comprehension ability. To learn more click here.

Why aren’t the Lexile® measures on the s2i-R for Kindergarten and 1st grade?

FastBridge obtains a Lexile® reading measure for each aReading score. Because the S2i report does not report aReading for K and 1 we do not report the Lexile® in this report for those grades. Lexile® measures are available in the data download for grades K-12. We are exploring other locations for Lexile® measures within the FastBridge application in the future.

What is the difference between the estimated lexile and Lexile® option?

The estimated lexile scores were derived using a linear association between aReading and NWEA MAP reading RIT score, combined with a crosswalk of MAP reading RIT scores to Lexiles. The Lexile® is based on data derived from a large Lexile Linking study. We obtain Lexile® measures directly from Metametrics.

Will there be a big difference between the Lexile® measure and the estimated lexile?

Differences can occur and they vary in size by ability level. Below aReading score of 500, the estimated Lexiles are higher than the official Lexile®. The reverse is true above 500. Most students in grades 2 - 8 the difference is less than 150 points

Will I see Lexile measures from Fall of 2021?

Yes, Lexile® measures are available for all screening periods in the 2021-2022 school year.

Can we see the old estimated lexile levels?

No, there is no longer an estimated lexile for grades 2-12 in the S2i Report.

Can we see Lexile® measures from previous school years?

No. FastBridge only obtains Lexile® measures from the 21-22 school year and beyond.

What is the range of Lexile® measure we may see with aReading scores?

Based on results from a large Lexile® linking study, the range of possible observed Lexile® measures obtained from aReading scores is -1075 (BR1075L) to 2895 (2895L).