Literacy Arcade
Phonics Knowledge Check

Phonics Knowledge Check

Check phonics and decoding knowledge.

Students read real and nonsense words organized by phonics pattern. The teacher records miscues so the report can highlight possible instructional needs in phoneme-grapheme correspondences, including short vowels, blends, digraphs, vowel teams, r-controlled vowels, and other spelling-sound patterns.

Ready to assess

Enter student details, choose which sections to administer, and print the student word sheet before you begin.

How it works

  1. Print the student word sheet.
  2. Have the student read each word aloud.
  3. Tap a word only if the student makes a miscue.
  4. Type what the student said, or mark "Skipped / did not know."
  5. Review accuracy and instructional focus notes.

What this check shows

Decoding by phonics pattern Real vs. nonsense word reading Accuracy by section Possible instructional focus

Teacher Scoring Grid

Tap a word only if the student makes a miscue. You will be asked to record what the student said.

How to administer

Point to the student word sheet and say:

"Today you are going to read some words aloud. Some are real words and some are nonsense words. For nonsense words, look at the letters and sounds, then read the word exactly as it is written."

Scoring: Tap a word only if the student makes a miscue. Type what the student said as closely as you can, or choose "Skipped / did not know" if there was no attempt.

Important: Do not correct the student during the check. Move to the next word and use the results to plan instruction after the check.

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Live summary

Words with miscues appear here

Phonics Knowledge Check

Assessment Results

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Accuracy by Section

Real vs Nonsense Words

Words with Miscues

    Instructional Focus by Phonics Pattern

    These notes group words with miscues by the assessed phonics pattern. Wording is tentative — this is an instructional screen, not a diagnosis.

    Use repeated patterns to guide instruction. Nonsense words are assessment items only; they are not words to teach.

    Teacher notes