Scoring a Cloze

1. A score of 58% or higher indicates a student will read the passage with competence. Reading individually will not be difficult for these students.
2. A score between 44-57% indicates the passage can be read with some competence by the student; however, reading with some guidance would be beneficial. These students will benefit greatly from reading strategies within the content.
3. A score below 43% will probably mean the material is too difficult for these students.  A great deal of guidance will be needed, or other material should be substituted. You might want to consult a counselor or reading specialist for these students.