Which is the correct end-of-year fluency benchmark for 3rd grade? Choose the number.

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Which is the correct end-of-year fluency benchmark for 3rd grade? Choose the number.

End-of-year fluency benchmarks are measured in words correct per minute (WCPM). For a third-grade reader, a common target is about 115 WCPM with strong accuracy. This level shows the student can read grade-level text smoothly, with appropriate pace, phrasing, and expression, which supports comprehension. The lower numbers reflect earlier-grade expectations or slower fluency and wouldn’t indicate readiness for typical third-grade texts. If a student is below this target, fluency-focused strategies like repeated oral reading, guided practice with grade-level passages, and progress monitoring can help lift WCPM toward the goal.

End-of-year fluency benchmarks are measured in words correct per minute (WCPM). For a third-grade reader, a common target is about 115 WCPM with strong accuracy. This level shows the student can read grade-level text smoothly, with appropriate pace, phrasing, and expression, which supports comprehension. The lower numbers reflect earlier-grade expectations or slower fluency and wouldn’t indicate readiness for typical third-grade texts. If a student is below this target, fluency-focused strategies like repeated oral reading, guided practice with grade-level passages, and progress monitoring can help lift WCPM toward the goal.

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