I'm using Raz-Kids for the first time. I am afraid of the
same thing hapening that you have described. Can you just
select a few books in each level for the students? I have it
set right now to have them move through the levels. I plan to
have them all in the log at once and also be able to access
them from home. We start this tomorrow so we shall see.
On 8/22/09, Christine wrote:
> I have a question for anyone who uses RAZ-kids. I have
> found that some of my students don't use it as well as they
> should. When I look at their reports it seems like they
> really jump around from story to story and might take a
> quiz 5 times and still only score 4/10 every time. I know
> they are at the correct level, I just don't think they are
> putting effort into it. These are 6th graders who are
> several years below grade level. I use it while I work
> with small groups so students are occupied, so it is hard
> for me to monitor their time and attention on each story.
> And my new group doesn't even know about the rocket feature
> yet. I can just see them clicking through stories and
> quizzes just to earn stars without even reading.
>
> So my question is, do you have all books at a level open to
> a student and they get to choose the ones they want until
> all books at a level are complete? Or would it be a good
> idea to limit the books available to one or two at a time
> and require students to complete the listening, reading and
> passing the quiz before more are added? Maybe I am just
> overthinking it and maing RAZ-kids harder than it's meant
> to be, but I want them to be meaningfully engaged and
> accountable (and for their reading to improve).
> Thanks,
> Christine

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