Education
Informal Reading Inventory (IRI)
An Informal Reading Inventory (IRI) is a diagnostic tool used to assess a student‘s reading abilities and comprehension skills. It is typically administered one-on-one and consists of a series of reading passages of increasing difficulty. The IRI helps educators determine a student‘s independent, instructional, and frustration reading levels.
Components of an IRI:
- Graded word lists
- Graded reading passages
- Comprehension questions
- Oral reading fluency assessment
Benefits of using an IRI:
- Provides detailed information about a student‘s reading strengths and weaknesses
- Helps in selecting appropriate reading materials for instruction
- Guides the development of individualized reading interventions
- Monitors progress over time