Re: Where should they be?

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give the STAR test to determine reading levels. This test is
also a product of the AR company "Renaissance Learning". The
reading level is given in a range. For example a 5th grader
may be reading on a 4.7-5.6, or something similar. It is based
on the fact that a beginning fifth grader would be at a 5.0
level. Of course, fifth graders can be much lower or much
higher so that is why the test is given. It's not unusual for
a 5th grader to be successful at a 7th grade level, or
struggling at a 3rd grade level. AR is designed for students
to progress on an INDIVIDUAL level. Not necessarily at their
grade level. I think 80% or about that, is considered reading
on the correct level (I may be wrong on that one.) If the
school year is just beginning, then the teacher may not have
had time for testing. If you haven't gotten any feedback
about reading levels or the STAR test within a reasonable
time, you may wish to schedule a conference with the teacher
to see what level is right for your child.

On 9/03/10, Elaine wrote:
> My kids are new this year to the AC program in their new
> school. What level should they be on if they are in 3rd
> and 5th grade. My third grader just brought home her first
> quiz and got a 7/10 (70%). The book level was a 3.9. My
> 5th grader is reading "Me and the Pumpkin Queen" but has
> not taken a quiz just yet. I just wasn't sure how to tell
> what is a good score and if they are reading at the level
> they are suppose to be. Thank you for your help.
 

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