DRA-2  (Developmental Reading Assessment-2) Grade 3-6 The Developmental Reading Assessment -2 (DRA-2) is a new assessment the district began to use last year (2006-2007). The DRA-2 is very similar to the state DRA assessment administered to all grade 2 students. The district uses the DRA-2 as a diagnostic assessment for all students that do not meet the standard on the Gates MacGinite Assessment.  Students who achieve a stanine of 1-4 on the Gates MacGinite assessment will be administered the DRA2 by our reading teachers and support teachers. The Developmental Reading Assessment helps educators identify each student’s reading ability and level, document progress, and tailor teaching to drive effective reading instruction. The tools in DRA-2 are used to assess accuracy, fluency, and comprehension. This quick and accurate assessment will. Build students’ reading skills and confidence by identifying their independent reading levels and helping teachers match students with appropriate text. Deliver immediate analysis and instructional suggestions to group student appropriately and better address their needs. Target critical points of intervention and compare student progress against benchmark expectations with easy-to-use data analysis. Disaggregate DRA data in order to meet accountability requirements of NCLB. Return to Assessment Page Return to Milton Elementary School Page