What is the slasher reading test?
A “slasher” reading test refers to the method by which students mark their responses. There are two tests, both of which measure fluency, or speed: The Test of Silent Word Reading Fluency (TOSWRF) and The Test of Silent Contextual Reading Fluency (TOSCRF). Both tests are standardized assessments that measure reading ability.FluencyFluency is the speed at which a person can read words. There are standards for student’s fluency at different ages. A general guideline is that students should be able to read their age times 10 words correct per minute (wcpm). So an 8 year old should read approximately 80 wcpm.The Test of Silent Word Reading Fluency (TOSWRF)The TOSWRF measures a student’s ability to read words quickly and accurately. The test gives you lines of random words with no spaces in between them (e.g., dimhowfigblue). Students have 3 minutes to put slashes where the spaces should be.The Test of Silent Contextual Reading Fluency (TOSCRF).The TOSCRF measures a student’s ability to rea
