Rationale for Reading Assessment

Context-

In my development of literacy for learning class during block II, I conducted a reading assessment in my third grade class at Mountain View Elementary.  I chose a male student who was above average in the classroom.  I used the handout that I received in class to do the assessment, then I wrote a reflection based on the results I gained from the assessment.

Impact-

When I teach I can use the reading assessment to find out what reading levels the students are at in my class.  The students can then be placed in appropriate reading groups or given reading materials that suit their reading level.  It should help me as a teacher to better understand that students are at different levels when reading and comprehending text.

Alignment-

I have met standard 1, indicators 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7 by using the different levels of the reading assessment to examine the level at which the student was at during the assessment.

I have met standard 1, indicator 8 because I used the word recognition in context demonstrate the comprehension process of the student while reading.

I have met standard 7, indicators 6 and 7 because through the experience of conducting the reading assessment, I was able to reflect on ways that I could modify instruction in order to reach all types of learners.

I have met standard 8, indicators 1, 2, and 3 by assessing the students level during the WRI and WRC.  Using the information gained during the assessment, I can guide students toward an appropriate reading level and encourage students to think comprehensively.