BAS (Benchmark Assessment System) is an assessment tool used to determine student's instructional reading level. Teachers are able to observe student reading behaviors one-on-one, engage in comprehension conversations that go beyond retelling and are able to make informed decisions to guide instruction.
The BAS is administered to students in grades 1-3 three times a year - the beginning, middle and end. Kindergarten students are assessed twice at the middle and end of the year.
Each time the BAS is administered it enables teachers to:
Determine students' instructional reading level
Recommend a placement for instruction
Identify students who may need intervention
Monitor student progress throughout the school year