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Oneclick entry for learners. SSO access also available. Live dashboard gives real-time view | \u003Cbr>Time-consuming test setup. Access codes are required for learners. | \u003Cbr>One time setup if using Accelerated Reader\u003Cbr>or Accelerated Maths. | \u003Cbr>Tests must be set up by class and each learner selected or unselected from test |\n| Variety of\u003Cbr>question\u003Cbr>types | \u003Cbr>A variety of question types including multiple choice, sorting activities, ordering activities and summary completion | \u003Cbr>Only multiple choice questions | \u003Cbr>Only multiple choice questions | \u003Cbr>Multiple choice and find the sentence. Questions are basic fact-retrieval questions, not designed to address higher-order skills such as inference |\n| Variety of text types | \u003Cbr>The test contains a range of fiction and nonfiction texts including narrative, plays, poetry, classic literature and more | \u003Cbr>Test uses a narrow range of text types to assess reading | \u003Cbr>A blend of cloze reading and traditional\u003Cbr>passages | \u003Cbr>Predominantly narrative fiction |\n| Fully adaptive | \u003Cbr>Fully adaptive at each question level | \u003Cbr>Adaptive at each question level | \u003Cbr>Adaptive at each question level | \u003Cbr>Not adaptive. 2 fixed form static tests to choose from. |\n| Immediate\u003Cbr>results | \u003Cbr>Test results are available immediately after the first learner completes a test | \u003Cbr>Results only available once all learners have completed the tests | \u003Cbr>Results only available once all learners have completed the test | \u003Cbr>Results only available once all learners have completed the test |\n| National\u003Cbr>Curriculum\u003Cbr>aligned\u003Cbr>(England) | \u003Cbr>Texts are aligned with age-related National Curriculum expectations (for English schools) | \u003Cbr>Texts are aligned with age-related National Curriculum expectations (for English schools) | \u003Cbr>Texts are aligned with age-related National Curriculum expectations (for English schools) | \u003Cbr>Assessed items and text passages are not curriculum aligned |\n| Budget\u003Cbr>saving | \u003Cbr>Each token can be voided and reused once avoiding additional costs. 50% discount for new and exisiting Bedrock customers | \u003Cbr>Test tokens cannot be voided or reused once assigned to a test. | \u003Cbr>Not available | \u003Cbr>Not available |\n| Flexible\u003Cbr>purchase\u003Cbr>options | \u003Cbr>Choice of purchasing tokens or an annual uncapped subscription | \u003Cbr>Token only purchase option | \u003Cbr>Only subscription option | \u003Cbr>Only available as part of Sparx Reader |\n| Familiarity | \u003Cbr>Familiar test environment in the same platform as Bedrock Learning | \u003Cbr>Unfamiliar interface for learners | \u003Cbr>Familiar if using other tools | \u003Cbr>Familiar if using Sparx Reader |\n| Key stages | \u003Cbr>Suitable for Key Stages 1-4 | \u003Cbr>Suitable for Key Stages 1-4 | \u003Cbr>Suitable for Key Stages 1-4 | \u003Cbr>Not available |\n| Multiple\u003Cbr>formats | \u003Cbr>Digital only | \u003Cbr>Digital and paper | \u003Cbr>Digital Only | \u003Cbr>Digital Only |\n| Duration | \u003Cbr>35 min\u003Cbr>Untimed, variable between learners, approximately 30 minutes to complete | \u003Cbr>30 min\u003Cbr>Untimed , variable between students. 30 minutes recommended, including introduction and administration | \u003Cbr>20 min\u003Cbr>Around 20 minutes to complete | \u003Cbr>20 min\u003Cbr>Around 20-30 minutes |\n| Desktop\u003Cbr>and mobile\u003Cbr>compatible | | | | |\n| Norm\u003Cbr>referenced\u003Cbr>scores | | | | |\n| Age bands\u003Cbr>used for\u003Cbr>norming | | | | |\n\nIf you’d like to find out more about Bedrock’s Reading Test you can contact us here. For further information vi","cbCaisj3APa2WPyX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisj3APa2WPyX","pdf",71075,"English","# Feature comparison\n## Accuracy and results\n## Ease of use and setup\n## Question and text variety\n## Adaptivity and curriculum alignment\n## Budget, purchase options, and compatibility\n## Duration and suitability","[{\"question\":\"How does reliability differ across the reading tests?\",\"answer\":\"Bedrock’s Reading Test reports reliability of 0.94, Star Reading reports 0.96, and NGRT reports 0.9 (Sept ’23). Sparx assigns learners to a Sparx Reading Level rather than using the same reliability-style framing.\"},{\"question\":\"Which tests support adaptive question delivery?\",\"answer\":\"Bedrock, NGRT (Digital), and New Group Reading Test are fully/individually adaptive at each question level. Sparx Reading test is not adaptive and uses two fixed static test forms.\"},{\"question\":\"Are these reading tests aligned to the National Curriculum for England?\",\"answer\":\"Bedrock, NGRT, and New Group Reading Test state alignment with age-related National Curriculum expectations for English schools. Sparx reports assessed items and text passages are not curriculum aligned.\"}]","Reading Test - competitor comparison | PDF"]