The TPRI is a one-on-one instrument designed to be administered by the classroom teacher. At all grade levels, the TPRI consists of both a Screening Section and an Inventory Section.

With a short series of student-friendly tasks, the Screening Section allows a teacher to quickly gather information about the development of the student 's reading concepts. The Screening Section provides an easy way to identify students who are likely to experience success in reading so that time can be spent gathering more detailed information for those other students who may need instructional intervention.

The Inventory Section engages the student with inviting tasks and entertaining stories, while giving the teacher an opportunity to gather more data to help match reading instruction with specific student needs.

If desired, the entire Inventory Section can be given to all students to obtain a more complete picture of their strengths and needs. Once each student 's needs have been identified, the Intervention Activities Guide gives the teacher effective instructional activities appropriate for each student, based on individual student needs.