Developmental Reading Assessment, 3rd Edition

DRA3
DRA offers educators the tools they need to observe and document student reading abilities and helps inform instructional practice. DRA3 Online can be used on a laptop, desktop or tablet. Mac recommendations: Safari or Chrome. PC recommendations: Firefox or Internet Explorer.

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  • Kits

    Starter & complete kits, print & digital

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    from $622.70
  • Test forms & reports

    Booklets, record forms, answer sheets, report usages & subscriptions

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    from $104.90
  • Support materials

    Manuals, stimulus books, replacement items & other materials

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  • Training

    Onsite, virtual & on-demand trainings

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    from $520.00
  • All products

    All tests & materials offered for DRA3

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  • DRA3 Kit Grades K-3
    A103000132987 Qualification Level A

    Includes Benchmark Assessment Books, K-3 Teacher Guide, Word Analysis Teacher Guide, Progress Monitoring Teacher Guide, Blackline Masters Book, Word Analysis Student Assessment Book, Routine Cards, Level Estimator, Direction Card, student folders, hanging files.

    $758.30

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  • DRA3 Kit Grades 4-8
    A103000132988 Qualification Level A

    Includes Benchmark Assessment Books, 4-8 Teacher Guide, Word Analysis Teacher Guide, Progress Monitoring Teacher Guide, Blackline Masters Book, Word Analysis Student Assessment Book, Routine Cards, Level Estimator, Direction Card, student folders, hanging files.

    $622.70

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  • DRA3 Grades K-3 Benchmark Assessment Teacher Guide (Print)
    A102001600006 Qualification Level A

    $80.20

    1-4 $80.20
    5-9 $76.20
    10-24 $72.20
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  • DRA3 Grades 4-8 Benchmark Assessment Teacher Guide (Print)
    A102001600019 Qualification Level A

    $80.20

    1-4 $80.20
    5-9 $76.20
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  • DRA3 Progress Monitoring Assessment Teacher Guide (Print)
    A102001600008 Qualification Level A

    $80.20

    1-4 $80.20
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  • DRA3 Word Analysis Teacher Guide (Print)
    A102001600007 Qualification Level A

    $80.20

    1-4 $80.20
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  • DRA3 Word Analysis Student Assessment Book (Print)
    A102001600014 Qualification Level A

    $74.30

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  • DRA3 Grades K-3 Benchmark Assessment Blackline Masters (Print)
    A102001600011 Qualification Level A

    $104.90

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    5-9 $99.70
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    Estimated to ship:6 weeks
  • DRA3 Grades 4-8 Benchmark Assessment Blackline Masters (Print)
    A102001600022 Qualification Level A

    $104.90

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    5-9 $99.70
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  • DRA3 Grades K-3 Benchmark Books Replacement Set Levels A-16 (Print)
    A102001600003 Qualification Level A

    Includes DRA3 Levels A-16

    $410.80

    1-4 $410.80
    5-9 $390.30
    10-24 $369.80
    25-50 $349.20
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  • DRA3 Grades K-3 Benchmark Books Replacement Set Levels 18-40 (Print)
    A102001600004 Qualification Level A

    Includes DRA3 Levels 18-40

    $313.30

    1-4 $313.30
    5-9 $297.60
    10-24 $282.00
    25-50 $266.30
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  • DRA3 Grades 4-8 Benchmark Books Replacement Set (Print)
    A102001600018 Qualification Level A

    Includes DRA3 Levels 40-80 and Intermediate Bridge Levels 20-38

    $313.30

    1-4 $313.30
    5-9 $297.60
    10-24 $282.00
    25-50 $266.30
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  • DRA3 Level Estimator Word List (Print)
    A102001600010 Qualification Level A

    $18.50

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  • DRA3 Grades K-3 Directions Card (Print)
    A102001600013 Qualification Level A

    Includes Record of Oral Reading Guidelines and Assessment Procedures Overview

    $9.50

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  • DRA3 Grades 4-8 Directions Card (Print)
    A102001600020 Qualification Level A

    Includes Record of Oral Reading Guidelines and Assessment Procedures Overview

    $9.50

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    5-9 $9.00
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  • DRA3 Grades K-6 Routine Cards Set Qty 1 (Print)
    A102001600005 Qualification Level A

    Includes 5 cards

    $67.80

    1-4 $67.80
    5-9 $64.40
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  • DRA3 Grades K-3 Student Folders Qty 30 (Print)
    A102001600012 Qualification Level A

    $32.20

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    5-9 $30.60
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  • DRA3 Grades K-3 Hanging Files Qty 75 (Print)
    A102001600015 Qualification Level A

    $103.80

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    5-9 $98.60
    10-24 $93.40
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    Estimated to ship:6 weeks
  • DRA3 Grades 4-8 Student Folders Qty 30 (Print)
    A102001600023 Qualification Level A

    $32.20

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    5-9 $30.60
    10-24 $29.00
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  • DRA3 Grades 4-8 Hanging Files Qty 33 (Print)
    A102001600021 Qualification Level A

    $77.80

    1-4 $77.80
    5-9 $74.00
    10-24 $70.10
    25-50 $66.20
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  • DRA3 Benchmarking Essentials with Digital Administration Live Webinar 3 Hours
    A103000150992 Qualification Level B

    This 3-hour session introduces participants to the DRA3 kit components. Participants will learn how to use the digital platform to administer the Level Estimator and benchmark assessments to complete the Continuums on the Teacher Observation Guides. This session also provides a brief introduction to Word Analysis and the Progress Monitoring Assessment. Price includes up to 30 people per session.

    Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.

    $2,184.00

  • DRA3 Benchmarking Essentials with Paper Administration Live Webinar 3 Hours
    A103000072430 Qualification Level A

    This 3-hour session introduces participants to the DRA3 kit components for paper administration. Participants will learn how to administer the Level Estimator and benchmark assessments to complete the Continuums on the Teacher Observation Guides. This session also provides a brief introduction to Word Analysis and the Progress Monitoring Assessment. Price includes up to 30 people per session.

    Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.

    $2,184.00

  • DRA3 Word Analysis and the Progress Monitoring Assessment with Paper Administration Live Webinar 3 Hours
    A103000371184 Qualification Level A

    This 3-hour session covers the details of how to use the DRA3 Word Analysis and Progress Monitoring Assessment features. After determining which students are struggling or emerging readers, users can implement these efficient supplemental tools to further define what students need to become proficient readers. Price includes up to 30 people per session.

    Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.

    $2,184.00

  • DRA3 Word Analysis and the Progress Monitoring Assessment with Digital Administration Live Webinar 3 Hours
    A103000371185 Qualification Level A

    This 3-hour session covers the details of how to use the DRA3 Word Analysis and Progress Monitoring Assessment features. After determining which students are struggling or emerging readers, users can implement these efficient supplemental tools to further define what students need to become proficient readers. Price includes up to 30 people per session.

    Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.

    $2,184.00

  • DRA3 Complete Essentials with Digital Administration Live Webinar 6 Hours
    A103000072431 Qualification Level A

    This 6-hour session introduces participants to the DRA3 kit components. Participants will learn how to use digital platform to administer the Level Estimator and benchmark assessments to complete the continuums on the Teacher Observation Guide. For emerging and struggling students, participants will learn how to use efficient supplemental Word Analysis Tasks and Progress Monitoring Assessments to further define what students need to become proficient readers. Price includes up to 30 people per session.

    Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.

    $4,160.00

  • DRA3 Complete Essentials with Paper Administration Live Webinar 6 Hours
    A103000371186 Qualification Level A

    This 6-hour session introduces participants to the DRA3 kit components for paper administration to administer the Level Estimator and benchmark assessments to complete the continuums on the Teacher Observation Guide. For emerging and struggling students, participants will learn to use efficient supplemental Word Analysis Tasks and Progress Monitoring Assessments to further define what students need to become proficient readers. Price includes up to 30 people per session.

    Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.

    $4,160.00

  • DRA3 Complete Essentials with Paper Administration In Person 6 Hours
    A103000371187 Qualification Level A

    This 6-hour session introduces participants to the DRA3 kit components for paper administration to administer the Level Estimator and benchmark assessments to complete the continuums on the Teacher Observation Guide. For emerging and struggling students, participants will learn to use efficient supplemental Word Analysis Tasks and Progress Monitoring Assessments to further define what students need to become proficient readers. Price includes up to 30 people per session.

    Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.

    $7,280.00

  • DRA3 Complete Essentials with Digital Administration In Person 6 Hours
    A103000150990 Qualification Level B

    This 6-hour session introduces participants to the DRA3 kit components. Participants will learn how to use digital platform to administer the Level Estimator and benchmark assessments to complete the continuums on the Teacher Observation Guide. For emerging and struggling students, participants will learn how to use efficient supplemental Word Analysis Tasks and Progress Monitoring Assessments to further define what students need to become proficient readers. Price includes up to 30 people per session.

    Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.

    $7,280.00

  • DRA3 Live Question and Answer Virtual 1 Hour
    A103000150994 Qualification Level B

    Price includes up to 30 people per session. This 1-hour Q&A session supports participants who have attended a previous session or are familiar with the assessment. A Pearson expert will meet with participants to address follow-up questions and support specific assessment-related needs. To use the hour efficiently, participants may submit questions in advance. Q&A sessions do not include handouts or slides.

    Training orders will be processed within 5-7 business days of order placement. A training consultant will contact you to coordinate your training. Training dates are scheduled no earlier than 5 weeks from order placement.

    $520.00

Overview

Age range:
grades K-8
Qualification level:
A
Scoring options:
Hand-scoring and online scoring
Administration Format:
Paper-and-pencil or online. Further information regarding remote administration of this assessment.

Ordering

DRA3 Kit is also available Online!

DRA3 Online allows you to:

  • Administer DRA3 Benchmark Assessment in real time
  • Add recordings and attach files for reference
  • Track student progress over time
  • Review status at a student, class, school, or district level
  • Generate user-friendly and in-depth reports
  • Access Online support and digital resources

*DRA3 print kit purchase required for DRA3 Online access.

$2.80/student per school year

Digital Benchmark books available online!

DRA3 K-3 and/or DRA3 4-8 teacher license for 2022/2023 academic year to access digital benchmark books.
Prior DRA3 print kit purchase required for administration and scoring.

$22.45 per license.

To order DRA3 Online, or DRA3 Digital Benchmark Books, please use the DRA-3 order form, or contact the Assessment Consultant for your region.

 

Product Details

The DRA3 combines decades of teacher input with the latest research to validate the premier reading assessment of individual student reading behaviors in the classroom.

Benefits

DRA3 offers:

  • More than 100 fiction and nonfiction books to provide your students ample choices
  • New word list screener to help estimate the best starting levels for younger students or new students entering a school or district
  • Redesigned Teacher Observation Guides (record forms) to facilitate easier recording and efficient assigning of scores
  • Reorganized Teacher Guides to ensure important administration procedures, decision points, and other information are all easier to find, understand, and implement with fidelity
  • Updated comprehension scoring criteria
  • Reading Engagement as an optional component of Benchmark Assessment

With DRA3, teachers can:

  • Determine each student's independent or instructional reading level with an evaluation of three components of reading: reading engagement, oral reading fluency, and comprehension.
  • Quickly determine students' instructional needs to create a plan documenting what each student needs to learn next with the Focus for Instruction. Once the assessment is complete, teachers can use this information to differentiate instruction and create instructional groups.
  • As appropriate, a teacher can obtain more in-depth information for an individual student with DRA Word Analysis. This diagnostic assessment provides educators with a systematic means to observe how struggling and emerging readers attend to and work with various components of spoken and written words.

Features

What's new to DRA3?

DRA has continued to evolve over the past three decades. Here's what you can expect from the new DRA3!

  • Level estimator
    New to DRA! Save time to quickly identify estimated student reading levels before you begin testing. Learn more about the Level estimator, giving you an indication of where to begin instruction.
  • Expanded book offering
    MORE brand-new nonfiction and fiction texts means even more stories for each reading level.
  • Online platform
    Assess, score, report, and maintain student records all in one place through DRA3's new online platform, making it easier to assess and manage data all in one place! 

DRA's new consolidated digital offering:

  • Provides educators data entry and administration in a new browser-based solution that can be used on any compatible device (e.g., laptop, desktop or tablet)
  • Offers expanded reporting options beyond those available from a paper-only assessment
  • Easily captures, stores, and reports DRA3 student data at the student, class, school,  or district level

DRA3's instructional guidance helps reading teachers interpret DRA3 scores and use them to improve classroom instruction by providing:

  • Comparisons to other familiar leveling systems
  • Strategies teachers can use to build customized lesson plans based on DRA3 student and classroom scores
  • Time-tested ideas introduced in DRA2's Focus for Instruction and Moving into Instruction components
  • Clearer guidance decision points for efficient and appropriate use of DRA3 Benchmark Assessment with Word Analysis and/or Progress Monitoring Assessment

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Resources

Webinars

On-demand, recorded webinars:

Struggling reader? How Word Analysis and DRA3 can help!

Presented by: Rob Dyson & Jessica Jourdain

Supporting struggling readers with DRA3 Word Analysis.

Recorded: Monday, March 15, 2021

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Strategies and tools to help improve reading skills for Tier 2 and Tier 3 population

Presenter(s): Liz Grose

Instructional tools and assessments for educators to help identify strengths and needs to support positive literacy outcomes in ALL

Recorded: Monday, March 1, 2021

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The power of a 1:1 reading assessment

Presenter(s): Jessica Jourdain and Elizabeth Shanley

Using a 1:1 reading assessment is worth the investment! DRA3 provides critical information to cultivate strong literacy skills within your students

Recorded: Monday, February 8, 2021

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Using DRA3 to drive reading instruction

Presenter(s): Jessica Jourdain

Connecting the teacher with the reader and using DRA3 to drive reading instruction

Recorded: Tuesday, January 19, 2021

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