Benchmark Advance Program Overview

Benchmark Advance is a comprehensive literacy program designed to build knowledge and reflect the science of reading. It focuses on building knowledge, using texts, and providing tools to meet students' needs. The program structure includes 10 units per grade level, each guided by essential questions. It emphasizes spiraling instruction, integrating reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Text sets are culturally responsive and available in print and digital formats. Foundational reading skills are taught through phonics and word study. The program supports responsive teaching and offers professional development for educators.

What is the primary focus of the Benchmark Advance program?

• Enhancing physical education

• Building mathematical skills

• Integrating science of reading

• Developing artistic abilities

How many units are there per grade level in the Benchmark Advance program?

• 12 units

• 10 units

• 5 units

• 8 units

What percentage of reading in each unit is literary?

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

What does the red dot indicate in the Benchmark Advance program?

• Where a skill is mastered

• Where a skill is assessed

• Where a skill is introduced

• Where a skill is revisited

What type of texts are used for small group instruction?

• Texts chosen by students

• Texts focused on the unit topic

• Texts unrelated to the unit topic

• Texts from previous units

What is the basis for the phonics and word study lessons in Benchmark Advance?

• Phonics research by Wiley Blevins

• Traditional teaching methods

• Random selection of words

• Student preferences

What are the two types of vocabulary emphasized in the program?

• Formal and informal vocabulary

• Spoken and written vocabulary

• Knowledge concept and academic vocabulary

• Basic and advanced vocabulary

What is the focus of writing instruction in grades two and above?

• Only opinion writing

• Both text-based and self-selected process writing

• Only informational writing

• Only narrative writing

What type of assessments are included in Benchmark Advance?

• Only informal assessments

• Only summative assessments

• Only peer assessments

• Both informal and diagnostic assessments

What kind of support does Benchmark Advance offer to teachers?

• Limited online resources

• Only printed materials

• On-site or virtual training

• No professional development