The following charts are used in READS to calculate criterion scores and Instruction/Independent Reading Levels based on cut scores. A "cut score" refers to the number of correct answers for a given test sitting or sub-sitting. You can use student cut scores to generate READS report data manually.

Use a student's cut score in the Evaluation Test or any sitting of the Diagnostic Test with the Cut Score Criteria Chart to determine test sitting criterion scores in any grade level test.

• Cut Score Criteria Chart - Beginner Reading Test
• Cut Score Criteria Chart - Grade 1 Test
• Cut Score Criteria Chart - Grade 2 Test
• Cut Score Criteria Chart - Grade 3 Test
• Cut Score Criteria Chart - Grade 4 Test
• Cut Score Criteria Chart - Grade 5 Test
• Cut Score Criteria Chart - Grade 6 Test
• Cut Score Criteria Chart - Grade 7 Test
• Cut Score Criteria Chart - Grade 8 Test

Use a student's Reading Comprehension Test cut score with a Cut Score Instructional/Independent Reading Level Chart to determine a student's Instructional/Independent Reading Level.