Which grades are assessed with Maze Comprehension in DIBELS Next?

• A. Second through eighth grades
• B. Kindergarten only
• C. Ninth through twelfth
• D. First through third

Answer: (A)

Maze Comprehension in DIBELS Next uses passages with missing words, and students choose the correct word to complete each sentence. This format specifically targets the ability to use context, grammar, and reasoning to understand what makes sense in a passage, which grows across ranks from upper elementary into middle school.

The grade range for this measure is second through eighth grade because the task is designed for learners who are moving beyond basic decoding to more complex comprehension and inferencing skills that are developed in those years. It isn’t used in kindergarten, where the focus is on foundational phonemic awareness and early decoding, nor is it typically used in high school.