Case Study: Rio Lindo Elementary School boosts Lexile levels and standardized test readiness with ReadTheory

Preparing for Standardized Testing by Focusing on Question Types

Rio Lindo Elementary School, a third-grade class with many English Language Learners, faced the challenge of preparing students with a wide ability range for state standardized tests. Teacher Anne Stehly needed a reading tool that could provide differentiated instruction, focus on key question types, and deliver actionable data to track progress. She turned to ReadTheory to address these needs.

By implementing ReadTheory, students worked individually on the platform several times a week, allowing for differentiated learning. The solution provided high-level questions that aligned with standardized tests and motivated students with a badge system. The measurable impact was significant: the class's average Lexile level grew from 275 to 619, surpassing their goal of 600. ReadTheory also helped students develop crucial test-taking skills and expand their vocabulary, leading to highly positive feedback from both the teacher and her students.

Rio Lindo Elementary School

Anne Stehly

Rio Lindo Elementary School