What is the word accuracy range associated with the Instructional Reading Level?

• A. 95% or above.
• B. 90-95%.
• C. 80-89%.
• D. 100%.

Answer: (B)

Word accuracy is the percentage of words read correctly in a passage. The Instructional Reading Level is the level where a reader can handle text with some support and still understand the content. In practice, this level corresponds to about 90-95% accuracy. That range shows the text is challenging enough to require guidance but not so hard that comprehension falls apart. If accuracy were around 95-100%, that would typically reflect the independent level; 80-89% is more indicative of a frustration level where the text is too difficult to benefit from instruction; and 100% isn’t used as a practical range for instructional settings. So, the word accuracy range for the Instructional Reading Level is 90-95%.