Re: Reading Levels
Posted by quick test on 9/01/08
On 8/31/08, Ellen wrote:
> I am a first year teacher and will be teaching 3rd grade
> this year. I feel fairly prepared, however, I am nervous
> about teaching reading. I have a very diverse group of
> students, some way below grade level and some above grade
> level. I want each student to grow from the level they
> are currently at. How can I figure out what level
> students are at during the first couple weeks of school?
> And once I figure out that level, how can I plan a
> curriculum in which students are able to grow from their
> own reading level?
Obviously you need some kind of quick test to see where they
are at. What is available in your school? We use Dr.
Sheflebine's BPST, there is the Buns-Roe IRI, the San Diego
Quick. You could use Accelerated Reader levels as well, but
that is more about comprehension than oral reading.
You can also rank them according to their state testing raw
score for a general idea of how they are doing.
Does your reading series have an inventory test of some kind?
that is the best I can do. Good Luck!
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Reading Levels, 8/31/08, by Ellen.
- Re: Reading Levels, 9/01/08, by quick test.
- Re: Try your post on a grade-level or reading board., 9/01/08, by This is only for the Accelerated Reading program..
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