Core Knowledge Flashcards

A student reads a passage and is asked to identify the author's main argument. This task primarily measures which reading skill?

Answer: Identifying central idea

Identifying a central idea or main argument is a key comprehension skill assessed in FastBridge aReading.

On the FastBridge aReading assessment, items are selected using computer adaptive testing (CAT). What is the primary benefit of this approach?

Answer: It adjusts item difficulty to each student's ability level

CAT selects items based on the student's previous responses, providing a more precise estimate of ability in fewer items.

Which text feature would a reader use to quickly locate the definition of a technical term within a nonfiction book?

Answer: Glossary

A glossary provides definitions of key or technical terms used in the text.

A reader encounters the word 'benevolent' and knows the Latin root 'bene' means 'well' or 'good.' How is this knowledge most useful?

Answer: It helps the reader infer the word's meaning

Knowledge of Latin roots allows readers to infer meanings of unfamiliar words, a key vocabulary strategy.

When comparing two informational texts on the same topic, a proficient reader looks for differences in which of the following?

Answer: Author's purpose and point of view

Comparing author's purpose and perspective across texts deepens understanding and critical thinking.

A student reads the sentence: 'The committee tabled the proposal indefinitely.' Which reading strategy best helps clarify the meaning of 'tabled' here?

Answer: Using context clues from the sentence

Context clues reveal that 'tabled' here means postponed, not placed on a table—a common context-dependent meaning.

FastBridge aReading benchmarks are used to classify students into tiers. A student in Tier 3 most likely needs which type of support?

Answer: Intensive individualized intervention

Tier 3 students are significantly below benchmark and require intensive, individualized intervention beyond core instruction.