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How many words do the K students need to know before it is appropriate to use the Benchmark Assessment System (Fountas/Pinnell)and get a good assessment result? I have been told 20 to 30 words? Let me know your thoughts.
Cathy I think that once students know book handling skills/concepts about print, and the teacher has started Guided Reading groups with their students, the Benchmark system can give good information. I don't think that the number of words students know is pertinent. The assessment will show if they have 1/1 correspondence, are using initial visual cues, ...See More
Jan 28, 2011


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