4th grade teacher with many below-grade-level readers needs an annotation strategy that works across genres on computer-based state tests, where students can only highlight or use blank scrap paper.

Workarounds Described

• marking up a text with physical pen/highlighter
• using blank scrap paper to jot notes during online test

Implied Software Gaps

• Digital annotation tool that mimics physical markup for test practice
• Adaptive reading comprehension platform with built-in state test annotation constraints

TestReady Annotator

A digital reading companion that teaches students a universal annotation method using only highlighting and scrap paper, simulating state test tools. It provides interactive genre-specific strategies with immediate feedback and progress tracking. Better than generic annotation guides because it is built for the constraints of online testing and scaffolds students up from below-level texts.

Existing Solutions Mentioned