Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN) is a task that involves quickly and accurately naming repeated sets of familiar items. RAN measures are brief, individually administered assessments that are used in kindergarten and first grade.
Acadience RAN Preliminary Cut Points for Risk
understanding benchmark results
Why Use Acadience RAN?
Acadience RAN is an optional measure that can be used along with Acadience Reading K–6. RAN is a helpful tool for educators because it:
is a brief assessment that can be used to screen students for reading difficulties such as dyslexia
is typically a good predictor of future reading difficulties
is based on decades of research by multiple researchers
includes a RAN Objects, Letters, Numbers task
is available in Spanish
Ready to Get Started?
Acadience Reading materials are available for free download in our Research Hub
