Lexia Core5 Reading

Lexia Core5 Reading is an educational tool designed to accelerate the development of literacy skills for students in grades Pre-K–5. It is specifically tailored for elementary schools and caters to the needs of educators, school administrators, literacy coaches, curriculum coordinators, and district administrators. This program utilizes mobile technology and adaptive blended learning to provide real-time actionable data, enabling educators to make informed instructional decisions. With a research-based approach and a focus on six key areas of reading, Core5 aims to enhance literacy outcomes in diverse educational settings.

Key Features

Mobile Technology: According to the vendor, Core5 can be accessed on various devices, including desktops/laptops (PC, Mac, and Chromebook) and tablets (iPad and select Android models), allowing students to have full program access in different learning environments.

Seamless Transition: The vendor claims that students can seamlessly transition between devices, ensuring uninterrupted learning experiences.

Real-Time Performance Data: The myLexia educator platform provides real-time performance data on web browsers, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, according to the vendor, enabling educators to leverage data-driven action plans anytime, anywhere.

Adaptive Blended Learning: Core5 follows a three-step adaptive blended learning model that motivates students by allowing them to follow personalized learning paths, supporting differentiated instruction for struggling students while advancing proficient students.

Accessible Student Performance Data: The vendor states that student performance data is easily accessible and interpretable, providing resources for face-to-face instruction and independent student practice.

Assessment Without Testing (AWT) Technology: According to the vendor, Lexia's AWT technology provides a full view of progress by student, class, school, or district, identifying student risk levels, predicting future performance, prescribing instructional intensity, and providing real-time data and action plans.

Time-Saving Instructional Approach: The vendor claims that Core5 eliminates the need for frequent testing by providing real-time data, saving valuable instructional time.

Research-Based Program: According to the vendor, Core5 is backed by 20 peer-reviewed and published research studies that meet the standards of evidence required under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), suggesting its effectiveness in improving literacy skills.

Positive Effects: The National Center on Intensive Interventions (NCII) reported positive effects favoring Lexia users over non-users in all reviewed studies, according to the vendor, highlighting the potential impact of the program on student outcomes.

Comprehensive Instructional Branching: Core5 provides explicit, systematic, and adaptive learning, covering six areas of reading and offering guided practice or direct instruction on specific error types to advance student proficiency.