TORCH 3rd ed. Test Booklet

The Tests of Reading Comprehension 3rd ed. (TORCH 3) is a thoroughly researched and Australian-normed test used to identify comprehension levels, measure progress and use content-referenced interpretation to identify skills requiring further instruction. 

The TORCH 3 Test Booklet is a full-colour, reusable, 36-page booklet, which contains all 16 reading passages. The passages vary in length from 300 to 1100 words and include fiction and non-fiction texts in a variety of text types (informational, narrative and argumentative).

Separate answer sheets are available in packs of 10 for all passages contained in the test booklet.

Choosing a test

In order to choose an appropriate test, teachers will need to become familiar with the reading passages and have some general idea of the reading ability of their students. Please see recommended year levels in the table below - refer to the TORCH 3rd. ed Teacher Manual for additional information.