Interpreting the Literably Data Export and Term Definitions

Overview: the below table includes definitions for the different columns found in the Literably data export.

This Help Center article includes directions on how to download the data export from your dashboard. Click here to see a sample data export.

Please note:

• A select few districts use customized definitions for instructional level, estimated instructional level, estimated independent level, etc. If you work at one of these districts, some of the below definitions below may not apply. If you’re wondering whether your district has customized dashboard features, please reach out to [e-mail].
• Relevant if you're uploading Literably data into an external system such as a data warehouse (or SIS): Districts will often upload the data in the "Estimated Instructional Level" column of the data export to their data warehouse instead of (or in addition to) the "Instructional Level" column. This is because the "Estimated Instructional Level" matches perfectly with the level that is displayed on teachers' Literably dashboards, making it easier for teachers to compare the level on their dashboard with the level in your data warehouse.
• Data exports can be pulled containing data from the preceding 48 months (4 years).

Column Title	Description
Date	The date and time of the assessment
Teacher	The teacher associated with the assessment If a student is associated with multiple teachers in Clever, Literably will associate the student with the teacher who has the highest Literably ID number (which is somewhat arbitrary) for all assessments prior to November 22, 2021.  If a student is associated with one primary teacher and one section (but perhaps multiple co-teachers) in Clever, Literably will associate the student with the primary teacher for all assessments taken after November 22, 2021.
Student	The student associated with the recording of the assessment
Grade	The current grade level of the student
Grade When Assessed	The grade level of the student at the time of the assessment
Title	The title of the assessment
Fiction?	TRUE if Fiction. FALSE if nonfiction.
A-Z Level	The A-Z Level of the Text (more info here).
Language	The language of the assessment: English or Spanish
Recommended Level	Literably's recommendation for the next assessment - based on the Literably re-leveling criteria. Note: this column may not be present in all data exports, depending on your district/school.
Recommended DRA Level (optional)	The Recommended Level (above), converted into a corresponding DRA level based on this conversion table.
Accuracy	Oral reading accuracy for that assessment.
Equated WCPM	Equated words correct per minute read for that assessment, which takes into account differences in text difficulty.  Read more on this topic here.
Raw WCPM	Raw words correct per minute read for that assessment.
WCPM Category	Achievement category of WCPM score (does not meet, approaches, meets, exceeds as 1 through 4), detailed on our Expectations for WCPM
Comprehension Correct	# of multiple choice questions answered correctly
Comprehension Asked	# of multiple choice questions asked
Comprehension Percentage	% of multiple choice questions answer correctly
Retell Score	Retell score from 1 to 4 (if it exists) for the assessment.
Instructional Level	Student's instructional reading level, defined as the highest level at which the student has scored >=90% accuracy and >=60% comprehension. If the student has not scored >=90% accuracy and >=60% comprehension at any level, then we define it as one level below the lowest level at which they've assessed. (More details here) The level listed in this column should match the level listed next to "Last Confirmed Instructional Level" on a student's assessment history page.
Estimated Instructional Level	If the Instructional Level is confirmed, this column is equal to "Instructional Level."  If the instructional level is not confirmed, this column contains a predicted instructional level. This prediction is based on Literably's data, and is our "best guess" of the instructional level that is likely to be reached after a student re-assesses until the level is confirmed. The level listed in this column should match what is under the "Instr Level" column of the teacher dashboard.
Instructional Level Confirmed	TRUE if the student has confirmed his/her instructional level (by scoring 90-94% accuracy and >=60% comprehension). FALSE if the student has not confirmed his/her instructional level, because (s)he has not yet passed a level OR because (s)he read with >=95% accuracy and >=60% comprehension, and she hasn't yet read at a higher level.
Has Passed a Level	TRUE if the student has scored >=90% accuracy and >=60% comprehension on at least one level.
Instructional Level Category	Achievement category of estimated instructional level (does not meet, approaches, meets, exceeds as 1 through 4), detailed on our Expectations for Instructional Reading Levels
Estimated Independent Level	A student's estimated independent level is defined as the highest level at which the student has scored >=95% accuracy and =>60% comprehension within the past 30 days of their assessment.  This information is shown on the Literably dashboard under the "Ind Level" column.  Please note: At the time of the assessment, if a student has not read an assessment at an independent level in the past 30 days, we will then subtract 1 from the student's estimated instructional level and define that as the student's estimated independent level. A student's estimated independent level is only determined (and re-determined) each time a student takes a graded Literably assessment. Put another way, once a student's estimated independent level is determined, it can only change after a student takes another graded Literably assessment.  More details here
Student ID	The student's school or district ID (assigned by the school or district). If you are using Clever, this is the student's SIS_ID.
Student Number	The student's number, as listed in Clever.
Web Link	A link to the student's graded assessment page (this link is the same as the secret access link)
School	Name of the school associated with the student