This diagnostic assessment tool provides a structured framework for educators to evaluate student literacy development across the foundational stages of the Collins Pathways reading program. The authors, Barrie Wade, Chris Lutrario, and Hilary Minns, leverage their expertise in primary education to create a systematic method for identifying individual student needs. By utilizing these diagnostic materials, teachers can pinpoint specific strengths and weaknesses in reading acquisition, allowing for targeted instructional interventions. The framework is designed to align with the progression of the Signpost Books series, ensuring that assessment data directly informs classroom practice.

This diagnostic resource is intended for primary school educators seeking a standardized approach to monitoring literacy development within the Collins Pathways curriculum. The material provides a clinical, systematic methodology for tracking student progress and ensuring that instructional support is appropriately calibrated to individual learning needs.