Collection: CARS & STARS

Discover the power of the Comprehensive Assessment of Reading Strategies (CARS Plus) Series, a meticulously crafted tool rooted in research to swiftly identify specific stumbling blocks in students' grasp of 12 standards-based reading comprehension strategies. This data-driven approach enables educators to deliver tailor-made instruction through the Strategies to Achieve Reading Success (STARS Plus), addressing each student's unique needs effectively. The CARS Plus Series aims to revolutionise the identification and resolution of students' reading comprehension challenges, presenting an array of assessment tools and invaluable resources.

The research-backed Strategies to Achieve Reading Success (STARS) Plus series focuses on explicit direct instruction in the 12 core reading strategies evaluated in CARS Plus. Structured into five parts, each lesson ensures a gradual transfer of responsibility, nurturing student confidence with each step.

STARS Plus is designed to support diverse learners, including ELL/ESL/EAL-D students, by activating prior knowledge, delivering explicit instruction, employing graphic organisers, and offering theme-based guidance. The incorporation of multiple definitions and examples for each strategy within every lesson continuously reinforces comprehension. With an easy-to-navigate and informative Teacher Guide, every educator becomes proficient in cultivating strong reading skills.