Amplify’s mCLASS is Texas-Approved for Early Literacy & Numeracy Screening

Texas schools are committed to ensuring every student builds a strong foundation in reading and math. Under Texas Education Code §28.0063, districts serving students in kindergarten through grade 3 are required to use commissioner-approved instruments to screen for foundational literacy and numeracy skills—and to act on that data to support every learner.

Amplify’s mCLASSⓇ assessments—mCLASS Texas Edition, mCLASS Lectura, and mCLASS Math—meet Texas mandates by connecting universal screening with diagnostic insights and targeted instruction. These tools empower educators to identify risks early, intervene, and accelerate student growth.

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An all-in-one screener for Texas students

Texas has raised the bar for foundational literacy and numeracy—mandating rigorous, research-based screening so every student gets the instruction they need. mCLASS is built to deliver:

  • K–8 universal screening and progress monitoring.
  • Dyslexia screening for K–3 (mCLASS Texas and mCLASS Lectura).
  • Dyscalculia screening for K–3 (mCLASS Math Texas).
  • Diagnostic capability with item-level diagnostic data built in.
  • Automatic scoring and reporting (no more scoring by hand!).
  • Reports and at-home practice activities for caregivers, available in both English and Spanish.
  • Data sharing compliant with the Texas Student Data System (TSDS) and certified by Ed-Fi.
  • Content across literacy and numeracy domains aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Built for how literacy and math are actually taught

Literacy and math are not taught in the same way, and nor are they assessed in the same way.

mCLASS Texas Edition and mCLASS Lectura score students in real time as they read aloud in English or Spanish, giving teachers trustworthy data on phonemic awareness, decoding, and fluency.

mCLASS Math Texas uses digitally-administered, open-response questions to reveal how students actually think and reason through math.

As a unified system, the mCLASS suite gives teachers the data they need to develop confident readers and mathematicians.

Learn more about mCLASS Texas (DIBELS® 8th Edition) 

Learn more about mCLASS Math Texas 

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Screenshot of mCLASS student reports highlighting literacy and numeracy risk indicators, with specific students flagged for reading difficulties and dyscalculia risk through the Texas mCLASS Math assessment.

Early screening and immediate intervention

Research has clearly shown that the earlier we identify students who are at risk for learning difficulties, the more effective intervention can be.

mCLASS screens for both dyslexia and dyscalculia risk without adding time or complexity to the assessment process. Both indicators are automatically scored and embedded within standard benchmark administration, with results clearly listed in reports alongside student names, so educators can quickly identify those who may need targeted intervention or further evaluation.

Making it easy for data to drive instruction

mCLASS highlights critical insights from literacy and math assessments, then recommends evidence-based resources tailored to each student’s needs so that teachers can deliver instruction in both subjects, regardless of experience.

mCLASS’s ready-to-use resources make it possible for educators to:

  • Target instruction effectively, after seeing exactly what each student can do and needs next.
  • Save time, identifying student thinking and error patterns without crunching numbers.
  • Plan faster, by providing access to extensive activity libraries and student profiles that offer guidance for effective, teacher-led differentiation.
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Inclusive screening and instruction for English and Spanish speakers

Both English- and Spanish-speaking students receive full support across all mCLASS assessments and instructional resources, including:

  • Bilingual literacy assessments: mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition and mCLASS Lectura offer literacy assessments with full parity in English and Spanish in grades K–6, plus approved accommodations for students with hearing and visual difficulties and protections ensuring multilingual/English learners are not penalized for dialect or articulation differences.
  • Bilingual math assessments: mCLASS Math Texas assessments (grades K–5) are available in English and Spanish, with built-in audio, images, and multiple accepted answer formats for open-response questions.
  • Bilingual instructional resources: Targeted instructional tools, based on assessment data, are provided in both English and Spanish.

Resources for families

Families play a crucial role in helping children overcome reading and math challenges. After screening, mCLASS Texas Edition, mCLASS Lectura, and mCLASS Math Texas provide a Home Connect letter to explain the results in family-friendly language. Each program includes activities and ideas to reinforce learning at home.

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Simplify your MTSS without sacrificing quality.

Amplify simplifies some of the challenges in building a good Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) by providing one cohesive system that unites core instruction, universal screening, and targeted intervention.

  • Assess and monitor progress with mCLASS Math Texas, mCLASS Texas Edition, and mCLASS Lectura: Universal screening and progress monitoring that’s easy to administer and easier to understand.
  • Instruct and support with Amplify Desmos Math Texas, Amplify Texas ELAR, and Amplify Texas SLAR: Core curriculum and embedded supports that reduce planning time and ensure consistent, high-quality instruction.
  • Differentiate and intervene with Boost Math®, Boost Reading, Boost Lectura, and mCLASS Intervention: Digital and teacher-led interventions that provide targeted support and drive student growth.
  • Empower educators to teach with professional development. Amplify’s commitment to ongoing partnership with every district brings sustainable change and long-term impact for teachers and students.

Frequently asked questions

Read the FAQ to learn more.

Literacy: For mCLASS Texas Edition and mCLASS Lectura, most submeasures take approximately one minute per student and are administered one-on-one. Group measures like Maze, Spelling, and Vocabulary take 3–15 minutes per class.

Math: A single mCLASS Math Texas benchmark administration takes 30–40 minutes and is completed independently by students on a device.

Any certified educator, teacher assistant, interventionist, or trained school staff member who has completed Amplify’s launch training can administer mCLASS. No specialized technical degrees or external certifications are required. Training is available onsite or virtually.

Amplify offers a comprehensive six-hour Administration and Instruction Essentials for Teachers session for mCLASS Texas Edition and Lectura, and a three-hour Asset-Based Assessment Training for mCLASS Math Texas. Leader-training sessions are three hours. All training can be delivered in person or remotely. Ongoing self-paced resources, embedded videos, and Amplify’s full PD Library are also available at no additional cost.

After each benchmark window, teachers can generate a Home Connect Letter: a family-friendly summary of a student’s reading or math performance, available in English and Spanish. The mCLASS Caregiver Hub and Home Connect Activities site provide additional at-home support resources for families, also available in both languages.

Absolutely. mCLASS is designed to work alongside your school’s existing core instruction.

For literacy, mCLASS instructional recommendations and activities complement core curricula aligned to the Science of Reading and can be delivered by teachers, paraprofessionals, or interventionists.

For math, mCLASS Math Texas is compatible with a wide range of core programs, including Bluebonnet.

Literacy: mCLASS offers full English- and Spanish-screening parity through mCLASS Texas Edition and mCLASS Lectura. The Dual Language Report provides side-by-side performance data and identifies opportunities for the transfer of cross-linguistic skills. Reliability and validity analyses across both subjects are disaggregated by English Learner status, and assessment tools have been reviewed for bias across demographic groups.

Math: mCLASS Math provides accessibility through content, audio, images, and language options. It honors diverse ways of thinking by accepting a wide variety of correct answer formats to open-response questions.

Yes. mCLASS supports data sharing in accordance with Texas Student Data System (TSDS) standards and is aligned with Ed-Fi API guidelines for seamless interoperability with Texas Education Exchange tools. Results can also be exported as CSV files for upload into student information systems.