Screen students for dyslexia with four new RAN measures in FastBridge
We’re excited to announce that four Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN) measures are now available in FastBridge to support the many states requiring RAN as part of universal screening for characteristics of dyslexia. RAN measures that have been added include Picture Naming, Color Naming, Letter Naming, and Number Naming.
RAN measures assess students’ ability to quickly name aloud a series of familiar items or known content. You can use these new measures as additional tools to screen students for characteristics of dyslexia. By identifying students at risk for dyslexia earlier, educators can make instructional accommodations that prevent future frustrations with reading.
Using the FastBridge RAN measures
As noted earlier, RANs are designed to measure how quickly a student can name aloud a series of familiar items, such as letters, numbers, colors, or objects. In many states, these tests are often used as part of universal screening in a comprehensive reading evaluation or as part of Tier II dyslexia screening. The FastBridge RAN print materials are downloadable in the “Downloads” section of the FastBridge online system, including Braille forms.
The four new RANs include: Letter Naming, Number Naming, Rapid Color Naming, and Picture Naming. These are cognitive skills that involve quickly naming letters, symbols, words, or objects and are often used to identify children at risk for reading difficulties. Click here to learn more about using RANs.




Immediately after testing, results are presented in the Detailed Group Report. Please note that the Benchmark cut-off for “At Risk” is the 20th percentile, and there are only two risk levels: At Risk and Not at Risk. Click here to learn more about using the Detailed Group Report.

Users who are a District Manager or Master Account Manager in FastBridge should use the Assessment Setup page to enable RAN for their desired grade levels and school(s).
Like you, we believe every student can succeed, but to do so, they need to be understood—and seen. To learn more about FastBridge and how it helps identify students with characteristics of dyslexia earlier, click here.