Screen
Measure understanding of the 12 most critical phonics categories.
Phonics assessment designed to inform instruction
Science of Reading research proves that mastering phonics skills is critical for students learning to read. Knowing how well students are developing phonics skills gives teachers the insight they need to guide phonics instruction in grades K–6+, and for students who are struggling at any grade level.
Measure understanding of the 12 most critical phonics categories.
Diagnose 102 target skills and intervene knowing exactly where a student is struggling.
Know which patterns to teach individuals, small groups, classes, and grades.
Align results to the scope and sequence of your reading curriculum to gauge progress and needs.
Comprehensive Phonics Assessment
12
Number of critical, common phonics categories assessed
102
Specific phonics skills assessed within those categories
Under 3
Minutes
Time per student to administer a comprehensive phonics screener
Track progress throughout the school year to evaluate resource allocation and determine where phonics instruction may need emphasis or acceleration.
Plan targeted, appropriate instruction for the whole class, small groups, and individual students to meet the needs of all learners.
Understand the letter sounds and phonics patterns your child knows and is learning to help support their further development and growth.
How it works
Assess the phonics skills of all students in grades K–6+, or any student struggling with reading, in just 2–3 minutes each.
Immediate reports show you where to focus instruction by illustrating which phonics categories are secure and which need additional attention.
Use the provided instructional insights to know where to intervene and what to teach at the student, group, class, and grade levels.
Administered in 2-5 minutes per student, quickly and efficiently identify specific phonics skills and letter sounds that require instruction.
The new Star Phonics-Lalilo integration allows teachers to assign personalized phonics practice based on each individual student’s results at the click of a button.
Teachers can quickly assign up to five targeted lessons directly in Lalilo. Recommended lessons are labeled, but educators have the flexibility to adjust assignments according to their preferences.
Explore what makes Star Phonics so effective
Assesses the 12 most critical phonics categories with error-level analysis to ensure students have mastered phonics patterns they’ll need and use the most.
With intuitive administration on any device, teachers can complete assessments in 2–5 minutes per student and get instant insights—with no need for manual data entry.
Track student learning and grade-level instruction with reports customized to align with the scope and sequence of your phonics curriculum.
Immediate, easy-to-read reports provide skill-level insights, patterns of error, and instructional focus that teachers and specialists can use to personalize instruction for students.
Class, student, and grade-level reports help educators identify which skills to target with an entire grade level, whole class, small groups, and individual students.
Learn more with the Science Behind Star Phonics, an in-depth and easy to understand look at what makes Star Phonics an effective phonics assessment.
Phonics screening and diagnostic assessments
Grounded in the Science of Reading, the Star Phonics suite of assessments includes both a screener and diagnostic tests to complement your universal screener, providing the in-depth critical insights into student acquisition of phonics skills.
Administer remotely or in-person with no need for manual data entry. Use any combination of two devices: desktop computers, laptops, or tablets. Students can also test on smartphones.
Screen 12 of the most critical phonics categories, ensuring students can decode the words they encounter when reading.
Get specific diagnostic information with error-level insights into which phonics skills need instruction and pinpoint exactly where a student is struggling.
Research, articles, and more
The creator of Star Phonics shares why she developed a technology-based phonics assessment and how it helps educators answer essential questions about reading instruction.
Use this checklist to help you select a phonics assessment that provides valuable, actionable data to inform phonics instruction.
Understand the conceptual framework for reading
Learn about the development process and research completed to demonstrate the reliability and concurrent validity of Star Phonics.
I recommend Star Phonics, which is based on years of research, because it is the best phonics screener and diagnostic assessment available. It provides valuable information about phonics skills essential for instruction, especially for those students struggling to read words, including students with dyslexia.
Dr. Louisa Moats • a leading author of LETRS, consultant, and literacy expert
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student education records and allows parents and eligible students certain rights related to review, control and privacy of those records.
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Rule designed to provide parents control of personal information collected from their young children online.
The California Student Privacy Certification (CSPC) was originally developed to address the concerns of parents, educators and advocates specifically around California student data privacy legislation.
Try Star Phonics for 90 days!
Explore the only phonics assessment that delivers instructional insights on 12 of the most critical phonics categories and 102 phonics skills with this free trial of Star Phonics. Educators who enroll will have 90-day access to the screening and diagnostic assessments and reports for a classroom of students.
While student data won’t carry over when you upgrade to the full version, you will be able to experience how these brief assessments can help you support students in becoming successful readers.
ESSA AND FEDERAL FUNDING
Star Phonics can help schools meet goals under ESSA and qualify for formula and competitive funds. Schools and districts can use the following federal funds to purchase Star Phonics:
Visit Renaissance’s comprehensive funding page for additional support
A Renaissance representative can provide you with a more detailed understanding of Star Phonics and help you decide if it’s the right tool for you and your students.