Formal Tests:
* Reading Assessment: This is a general term that can refer to a variety of tests used to measure reading skills.
* Reading Comprehension Test: This specifically measures how well someone understands what they read.
* Reading Fluency Test: This measures how quickly and accurately someone can read.
* Phonics Assessment: This focuses on a student's ability to decode words.
Informal Tests:
* Running Record: This is a tool used by teachers to assess a student's reading fluency and accuracy in real-time.
* Informal Reading Inventory (IRI): This is a series of graded passages used to determine a student's reading level.
* Miscue Analysis: This involves analyzing the errors a student makes while reading to understand their reading strategies and difficulties.
The specific term used will depend on the purpose of the test and the age of the reader.