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Two edited books on Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) and a set of Highly Decodable (HD) Passages for use with Kindergarten and Grade 1. Learn more about FUNNIX, a computer-assisted reading or mathematics program based on Direct Instruction authors. If you liked Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons, take a look at FUNNIX!
CBM Books
Curriculum-Based Measurement Books
Download digital copies of the original Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) books edited by Dr. Mark R. Shinn — foundational texts used by school psychologists and educators across the country.
Curriculum-Based Measurement: Assessing Special Children
Edited by Mark R. Shinn · 1989
The original landmark volume that established CBM as a scientifically validated approach to assessing students with special needs. Covers reading, spelling, written expression, and mathematics CBM procedures.
$9.99
Advanced Applications of CBM
Edited by Mark R. Shinn · 1998
Extends the original CBM framework to address advanced applications including problem-solving models, program evaluation, and use in general education settings.
$9.99
R-CBM Passages
High Decodable R-CBM Passages
Reliable and valid Highly Decodable Reading CBM (R-CBM) passages designed specifically for growth and development monitoring of Kindergarten and Grade 1 students.
View R-CBM PassagesDesigned for K–1 Students
- Highly decodable text aligned to phonics scope & sequence
- Valid and reliable for universal screening
- Supports growth and development monitoring
- Appropriate for Kindergarten and Grade 1
- Backed by 40+ years of CBM research
Spelling Assessment
S-CBM Spelling Lists
Reliable and valid Spelling CBM tools for universal screening and progress monitoring. Two sets available — one aligned to HD Passages phonics sequence, one grade-normed for Grades 1–3.
S-CBM Spelling Lists from HD Passages
$19.00
- Aligned to HD Passages phonics sequence
- Universal screening & progress monitoring
- Correct letter sequences scoring
- Digital download — immediate access
S-CBM Spelling Lists Grades 1–3
$19.00
- Developed using Perplexity AI to derive words from commonly used graded spelling words for Grades 1, 2, and 3
- Universal screening & progress monitoring
- Supports Correct Letter Sequences (CLS) scoring in addition to Words Spelled Correctly (WSC)
- Digital download — immediate access
S-CBM Spelling Lists Grades 4–8
$19.00
- Developed using Perplexity AI to derive words from commonly used graded spelling words for Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
- Universal screening & progress monitoring
- Supports Correct Letter Sequences (CLS) scoring in addition to Words Spelled Correctly (WSC)
- Digital download — immediate access
Reading Program
FUNNIX Beginning Reading Program
FUNNIX is a computer-supported Direct Instruction beginning reading program. It is a complete, research-based reading curriculum designed to teach beginning readers the foundational skills they need to become fluent, independent readers.
- Computer-supported Direct Instruction
- Research-based curriculum
- Designed for beginning readers
- Foundational phonics and decoding skills
- Suitable for Kindergarten and Grade 1
- Can be used at home or in school
Need Something Specific?
Dr. Shinn also offers bespoke webinars and consultation tailored to your school or district's MTSS implementation needs.