Frequently Asked Questions

What technical adequacy supports the easyCBM® measures?

The authors used Item Response Theory (IRT) to create alternate forms for use as screening and progress monitoring measures. To obtain more information on technical adequacy, click on the link below to access our library of Technical Reports.

BRT website - Publications / Technical Reports

Also read the Did You Know? series of updates that translate this research into classroom applications.

What standards were used to develop easyCBM?

• The reading assessments are based on the 'Big Five' constructs of reading reported in the National Reading Panel (2000). Included are measures of early literacy (Letter Names, Phoneme Segmenting), phonics (Letter Sounds), fluency (Word and Passage Reading Fluency) vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
• In addition, for students receiving literacy instruction in Spanish, the system offers measures of early literacy (syllable segmenting), phonics (syllable sound fluency), fluency (word and sentence reading fluency), and vocabulary in grades 2-8.
• Two different math measures are available with easyCBM. One is based on both the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Curriculum Focal Points and the other is based on the Common Core State Standards.

How can I provide feedback about this system?

Send all feedback to support@easycbm.com. We are interested in hearing about the features on the system you like (so we don't change them on you!) and the features on the system you find problematic (so we can change them for you).

Where do I find a Teacher's Manual?

First, log in and then click on Resources Tab to access a PDF of the Teacher's Manual for download.

Is training on easyCBM® available?

Yes. easyCBM includes a set of courses on administering the measures and on using student outcomes to make informed decisions. We have four administration courses on the following:

• Using the Early Literacy Measures
• Using the Reading for Meaning Measures
• Using the Spanish Reading Measures
• Using the Math Measures

The courses on using student outcomes include:

• Decision Making with easyCBM
• Advanced Decision Making: Using Data for RTI/MTSS

Each course addresses a different topic to help ensure appropriate and comprehensive use of the system. The courses include proficiency quizzes that provide feedback to explain potential misunderstandings.