Salford Sentence Reading and Comprehension Test Reading Cards A, B and C

The Salford Sentence Reading and Comprehension Test Reading Cards A, B & C (Fifth Edition) are the standardized stimulus materials used alongside the SSRCT manual and record sheets to assess oral reading accuracy and comprehension in children aged 5–16. These laminated card sets (Forms A, B, and C) support rapid, reliable assessment and progress monitoring.

Benefits

Rapid & Reliable Assessment
Allows teachers to administer a complete reading age and comprehension screening in under 10 minutes.

Parallel Form Monitoring
Three interchangeable card forms enable reliable re-testing and tracking of student progress.

Comprehensive Reading Profile
Each sentence includes follow-up literal, inferential, and vocabulary questions to assess both decoding and understanding.

Norm-Referenced Insight
Standardized in 2022 with UK national data, the SSRCT offers reading and comprehension ages, percentiles, and standard scores.

Key Features

Age Range
Suitable for learners aged 5 to 16 years, covering early to adolescent reading stages.

Stimulus Content
20 graded sentences per form, printed on durable laminated cards for efficient oral reading followed by comprehension questions.

Administration Flexibility
Oral one-to-one delivery in approximately 4–10 minutes per student, depending on reading level.

Listening Comprehension Option
If a student struggles with initial reading, the teacher can read sentences aloud and still assess comprehension