# Reading Inventory

> Research-based adaptive reading assessment for K-12 students measuring comprehension. (iPhone/iPad app by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-inventory/id686060021 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Houghton Mifflin Harcourt](https://appshunter.io/developer/409368007)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.46/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-08-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-inventory/id686060021/reviews.md

## What is Reading Inventory?

*Available only to Reading Inventory customers. Users must configure their iPads before they can log into their account. This app also requires an active internet connection.*

Formerly known as Scholastic Reading Inventory, Reading Inventory (RI) is the same research-based, adaptive reading assessment program for students in Grades K–12 that measures reading comprehension on the Lexile Framework® for Reading. The most powerful feature of the RI is its ability to administer fast and reliable low-stakes assessment to inform instruction and make accurate placement recommendations. 

The RI app provides an accurate measure of reading ability and text difficulty on a single vertical scale. With this clear and immediate view of what students can do and are positioned to learn next, educators can set rigorous goals, as recommended by the Common Core State Standards.

RI is an objective, research-based assessment of reading comprehension skills for:
• Universal Screening
• Instructional Placement
• Benchmarking Progress

## Key features

- Adaptive reading assessment
- Measures reading comprehension
- Lexile Framework integration
- Informative placement recommendations
- Universal screening
- Progress benchmarking

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-inventory/id686060021/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Scam

*2021-02-23, version 2.7*

right after i used this app i got locked in a freezer 🙄🥩😤😢

### 5/5 — Great!

*2014-08-14, version 1.1*

You must subscribe through Scholastic to use this app. We pay a fee per student in our school. This app is a convenient and easy way to access the SRI for our kids. You must put in your access code given to your school located in settings to make it work.

## Frequently asked questions about Reading Inventory

### What is Reading Inventory?

Reading Inventory is a research-based, adaptive reading assessment program for students in Grades K–12 that measures reading comprehension on the Lexile Framework® for Reading. It was formerly known as Scholastic Reading Inventory.

### What devices does Reading Inventory support?

Reading Inventory is currently only available for iPads. Users must configure their iPads before they can log into their account.

### Is Reading Inventory free to use?

Yes, Reading Inventory is available for free. The app does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How often is Reading Inventory updated?

The latest version of Reading Inventory is 2.7, which was last updated on January 20, 2017. This indicates infrequent updates.

### What is the age rating for Reading Inventory?

Reading Inventory has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and older students alike.

### What are the main purposes of Reading Inventory?

Reading Inventory is used for universal screening, instructional placement, and benchmarking student progress in reading comprehension.

### Does Reading Inventory require an internet connection?

Yes, this app requires an active internet connection to function. Users must also be existing Reading Inventory customers.

### What is the user sentiment for Reading Inventory?

Reading Inventory has a rating of 2.5 stars from 13 ratings, suggesting mixed to negative user sentiment based on the limited feedback available.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2017-01-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Optimizations and bug fixes

### 2.3 — 2016-04-06

*Formerly known as the Scholastic Reading Inventory, now published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

*Bug fixes and optimizations

### 2.0 — 2014-10-22

Bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2013-11-12

Optimizations and bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2013-08-13

No release notes.

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