This essential, prerequisite skill is required in order to learn how to read. Do your students understand the concept of rhyming words? Give this simple test and find out! This test is part of a series of 14 assessments, that gradually increases in complexity. Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) is very useful for individualizing instruction, parent/teacher conferences, progress monitoring, and pinpointing strengths and weaknesses. These assessments are also an effective tool that I use during fo