The Ziptales 'Diagnostic Tests' are based on, and emulate, the standardized literacy benchmark tests.

The tests offer:

1) An online simulation for Grade 3 and Grade 5 - complete with comprehension, grammar, punctuation and syntax items - to help prepare children for real tests.

2) Immediate feedback to the teacher (via email) in the form of a line by line diagnostic of how the child performed - to help teachers analyze and build on a child's skill base.