Rationale for WRI/WRC Assessment

Context:

Using the provided Word Recognition Independently and Word Recognition in Context assessment material I conducted an assessment of a third grade student at Mountain View Elementary.  The assessment involved testing the child’s reading level, fluency and comprehension. This assessment was done in two parts; the first was a recognition of words where the child had timed and un-timed opportunities to recognize these words. The second part was a reading assessment measuring reading level, fluency and comprehension of passage. The results were recorded and interpreted for further analyzation of proper reading instruction.

Impact:

When I teach I will be able to accurately perform the WRI and WRC assessments. I will be able to use these in my classroom when assessing children’s reading level, fluency and comprehension. These assessment results will allow me to see where the student is lacking and needs the most attention to promote helpful reading instruction.

Alignment:

I have met NDCPI Standard 1 by broadening my knowledge of literacy concepts and assessments through conducting the WRI and WRC assessment with a student in my class.

I have met NCDPI Standard 7 by using a developmental appropriate assessment to determine what strategies would be most beneficial to the student at the reading level identified through assessment.