Scholastic Success With Reading Tests: Grade 3 Workbook

My son is a reluctant reader and has scored poorly in reading comprehension and vocabulary on standardized tests. I asked him to do one test a day during summer vacation (this book contains 15 tests, so it's only 3 weeks of weekday work). At first he was upset that I was making him work. But now (week 3), he actually gets the book out before I ask him. The reading passages are short and interesting. He usually gets 100% correct, which helps his confidence. The vocabulary sections really help to expand his vocabulary. I have no idea if this test corresponds accurately to the standardized test he takes at school (the Iowa Test). But I am happy that it reduces his anxiety regarding test-taking, shows him that reading can be fun and interesting, and improves his vocabulary skills. I plan to continue using these test books each year.

I bought a couple of these workbooks for my daughter who is behind in reading and I found this to be a great supplement. Mainly I use it for reading practice and I can make sure she is reading because she has to answer questions. Then I can tell if she understands the material. So I find these books very useful for busy parents and I bought even more today in different subjects. The format is straight forward and therefore kids can do them without much guidance from parents. With the use of these books I found that my daughter has trouble with questions involving sequencing, so I was able to help her with those and she is getting that type of question correct now.I don't agree with anyone who would give this book 1 star because it is too easy. If it's too easy, buy a higher level. A 1 star is for a complete disaster, not just because a workbook is too easy for your child. Use the look inside feature to get an idea of the level before you buy. That's what it's there for.

This workbook was very beneficial to my daughter. She needed a little extra help with her reading and this book was recommended by her teacher. I felt a few of the exercises were a bit too easy. But still, I would recommend getting this book and the next grade level book if you think its likely your child would find the entire book too easy. Working from this book helped my daughter feel less intimidated of extra work, more motivated in the subject and reinforced her confidence with anything that seemed "too easy". I feel there has been great improvement with my daughters reading ever since we started having a consistent routine with this book and I'm happy with the results.

15 units test, easy but kids get improved.

My grandson loves this reading test book. The stories are short but exciting. I am learning a lot as well.His favorite activity is completing the synonyms and antonyms. Thank you for creating a very good book. i am a former teacher and books like these are extremely necessary. Thanks Again!

These books are great tools for a variety of reasons. They teach your children test taking skills. They help improve reading comprehension, spotting content clues, vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms and so much more. They have short passages which helps to keep the children from getting frustrated. You can cover as much or as little as you want. I found this to be a very helpful resource.

LOVE this book!!! I use it as a whole group activity to practice test taking skills. The class can work on it independently as well.There are many important skills addressed in each test. The passages are not too long. The material is very interesting. I use with a 2/3 grade class.

I am a former professor who just began introducing my first grader to tests where he must bubble in the answers. This was a great tool in facilitating the learning of this skill. It is also doing a great job in helping him with basic reading comprehension skills such as the main idea, looking back to the text for answers, making the jump to implicit conclusions, etc. The text for each reading passage is also short enough that it is not intimidating. And furthermore, the reading material is engaging and informative.