The ABCs of CBM, Third Edition: A Practical Guide to Curriculum-Based Measurement
The ABCs of CBM is a practical guide to curriculum-based measurement for educators using student data in school settings. This revised third edition covers screening, progress monitoring and instructional decision making, with guidance across reading, spelling, writing and math.
At a glance
- Explains curriculum-based measurement and its uses in screening, progress monitoring and instructional decisions.
- Covers reading, spelling, writing and math, including administration and scoring protocols.
- The edition description identifies added material on preschool CBM, multilingual resources and social-emotional and behavioral measures.
- Addresses CBM within multi-tiered systems of support.
Reference price: $74.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- Broad subject coverage links CBM practice across four academic areas.
- Includes practical protocol guidance alongside discussion of how and why to use CBM.
- Newly described topics include preschool and multilingual CBM.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | The Guilford Press |
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| Edition | Third |
| Publication date | July 20, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1462563279 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1462563272 |
| Dimensions | 8 x 0.63 x 10.5 inches |
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| Weight listed | 1.85 pounds |
What to know before buying
- The listing identifies this as the third edition and gives a July 20, 2026 publication date. Confirm the edition and publication timing if you need a currently available print copy.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Educators seeking an introductory and practical reference on curriculum-based measurement.
- School teams using screening and progress monitoring within MTSS.
- Readers looking for CBM guidance spanning reading, spelling, writing and math.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a student workbook or a guide limited to one academic subject.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does this book cover?
The listing describes CBM for reading, spelling, writing and math, including administration, scoring, screening and progress monitoring.
What is new in this edition?
The listing describes updated administration, scoring and reporting guidance, a preschool CBM chapter, multilingual resources, and social-emotional and behavioral measures.
Who is this book aimed at?
Its focus on school-based CBM and MTSS makes it relevant to educators and school teams working with screening, progress monitoring and data-informed instruction.
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