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Last updated: January 13, 2026
Reading Progress help learners practice their reading fluency by reading aloud from an accessible reading surface (Immersive Reader) while providing educators with detailed fluency and comprehension practice data to guide future instruction.
57 languages
Target audience: Educators and teachers, Institutional or administrative staff
Category: Assessment tool, Learning activities, Skills development, Tool for teachers
Grade: Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary, Tertiary
Limited offline functionality
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How this product was evaluated?
Reading Progress is grounded in evidence-based literacy practices, including fluency theory and formative assessment. It supports repeated reading and self-monitoring to build fluency and comprehension. The design aligns with the Science of Reading, enabling educators to track progress via insights dashboards. Impact is measured through data analytics and integration with Learning Accelerators.
Microsoft Reading Progress is backed by at least one quasi-experimental study that shows a statistically significant positive impact on the intended outcomes.
Different levels of research evidence indicate the reliability of the proof of positive impact. The tools featured in the Learning Cabinet range from:
A 2024 Fresno study showed students using Microsoft Reading Progress improved reading accuracy and speed. English learners and disadvantaged students had notable gains, highlighting the tool’s positive impact on literacy across diverse groups.
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Target audience
Reading Progress help learners practice their reading fluency by reading aloud from an accessible reading surface (Immersive Reader) while providing educators with detailed fluency and comprehension practice data to guide future instruction.
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Microsoft Reading Progress is grounded in the science of reading and supports guided oral reading practice, shown to improve fluency. It incorporates formative assessment principles, allowing teachers to tailor feedback. The embedded Immersive Reader is based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), promoting accessibility for diverse learners. The tool also encourages self-paced practice, reducing anxiety and increasing engagement.
A1 education licenses with fully-featured Reading Progress are available at no cost to eligible institutions.
Our no-cost A1 license (which contains Reading Progress) is free for all schools in all countries.
Nationwide government projectsRegional or state government projectsLocal government projectsPartnership models with national institutionsFor example, a nationwide pilot in Malaysia showed improved English literacy and increased student confidence when using Reading Progress. Immersive Reader, which is integrated into Reading Progress, has many case studies of its own
Microsoft Reading Progress fulfils the WCAG 2.1 level AA requirementsAutomatic toolsExpert validation (using free NVDA screen reader)Person with disabilityWe have noted no significant differences in benefit within the product due to gender, but also we don’t track gender-based data.
Evaluated using the Learning Cabinet’s rigorous EdTech for Good Framework to ensure safety, learning impact, scalability, and inclusion for all learners.
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