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Measuring Up Foundations: Reading Skills, Reading Comprehension & Reading
Levels A–H | Grades 1–8
Measuring Up Foundations is a research-based intervention program designed to help students build the essential prerequisite skills needed for academic success. By targeting foundational concepts, the program works to close learning gaps and prepare students for grade-level instruction. Flexible in its implementation, Measuring Up Foundations supports whole-class teaching, in-class intervention, and pull-out programs, making it an ideal solution for a variety of instructional settings. With a focus on proven strategies for struggling learners, the program empowers educators to accelerate student growth and ensure every learner is equipped with the skills they need to succeed.
The Glossary, located at the beginning of each chapter, lists all the academic vocabulary students will encounter and learn, offering a clear preview of key terms to support understanding and promote mastery.
The clean page layout eliminates distractions, allowing students to focus on the content. Each lesson sets clear learning goals and activates background knowledge to build a strong foundation for new concepts. Context is provided for new learning, along with key academic vocabulary to support comprehension. Throughout the program, Measure Kids offers helpful hints, tips, and guidance to keep learners on track and engaged.
Strategically placed thinking questions are used to focus learning and encourage deeper understanding. Clear examples and illustrations support and clarify meaning, helping students grasp key concepts with confidence.
Varying question types allow students to interact with skills in multiple ways.
Exit Tickets conclude lessons with a brief review of the learning.
A quick view of each lesson makes planning easy and efficient, while alerts to potential challenges help educators anticipate and address student needs. Lessons are designed to set clear learning goals and foster meaningful connections to new learning. Corresponding student pages are shown at the point of use, providing seamless navigation. Clear directions support effective instruction, and full support is provided for front-loading content-specific vocabulary to ensure students are prepared for success.
Fully developed instructions are designed to support both master teachers and novices alike, providing clear guidance to deliver effective and confident instruction at any experience level. Strategies are provided to address the specific needs of struggling students and English learners.
Comprehensive directions are provided to guide the assignment and support of practice activities. Each lesson includes two sets of practice questions, offering instructional flexibility for both supported and independent practice.
Exit Tickets conclude lessons with a brief review of the learning.
Additional teaching support is provided at the end of every lesson for students who continue to struggle, ensuring ongoing opportunities for growth. English learners receive targeted assistance through language frames and strategies designed to develop oral language proficiency.
Every lesson in the Teacher Edition includes additional reproducible masters. Graphic organizers are provided to help students organize and clarify information, offering a clear visual structure to support learning.
Use assessments to diagnose and monitor your students. Pre- and post-assessments as well as chapter tests are available on the Measuring Up Live Insight platform.
Easy to use with instant results, Measuring Up Foundations assessments increase your ability to track students’ mastery. Reports provide actionable data by student, class, and school. Use the results to determine an instructional path that keeps students moving forward.
