RICA Test Prep: Reading Assessment Purposes

Questions and Answers

What are the 3 primary purposes of reading assessment?

Entry Level Assessments, 2. Monitoring of Progress Assessments, 3. Summative Assessments.

What are some alternative assessments for students with an IEP or Section 504 plan?

Give Students More Time, 2. Divide the Assessment into smaller units, 3. Change the mode of delivery, 4. Provide Practice Assessments, 5. Provide a Simpler Version of the Assessment.

What are the quality indicators that apply to standardized assessments?

Reliability, 2. Validity, 3. How to Interpret the Results of Standardized Tests.

What assessments are used to determine students' reading levels?

<ol> <li>Informal Reading Inventories (IRI), 2. Word Recognition Lists, 3. Graded Reading Passages.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is an Informal Reading Inventory?

An IRI is a collection of assessments administered individually to students to determine their reading level. Signup and view all the answers

What are some types of assessments that are included in an Informal Reading Inventory (IRI)?

<ol> <li>Word Recognition Lists, 2. Graded Reading Passages, 3. Reading Interest Survey, 4. Assessments Measuring Concepts about Print, 5. Phonemic Awareness Assessments, 6. Phonics Assessments, 7. Assessments of Reading Fluency, 8. Structural Analysis Assessments, 9. Vocabulary Assessments, 10. Spelling Tests.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a word recognition list?

<ol> <li>To provide a rough guess of the child's reading level, 2. To provide information on the child's sight vocabulary, 3. To provide information about the student's ability to use sound-symbol relationships.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment is the most important part of the IRI?

The graded reading passages. Signup and view all the answers

What is a miscue analysis?

Examining a record of a student's oral reading to identify and classify errors. Signup and view all the answers

What are graphophonemic errors?

Errors related to sound-symbol relationships in English, such as confusing 'feather' with 'father'. Signup and view all the answers

What are semantic errors?

Meaning-related errors, such as reading 'dad' for 'father'. Signup and view all the answers

What are common strategies for struggling readers and students with learning disabilities?

<ol> <li>Re-teach what is not mastered, 2. Teach things in manageable units, 3. Provide concrete examples.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are common strategies for meeting the needs for EL and speakers of non-standard English?

<ol> <li>Take advantage of the transfer of relevant skills and knowledge from the first language, 2. Teach vocabulary with concrete items, pictures, charts, and diagrams.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Primary Purposes of Reading Assessment

Entry Level Assessments identify prerequisite skills and knowledge before instruction.
Monitoring of Progress Assessments evaluate student progress during instruction.
Summative Assessments measure overall student achievement against target standards at various intervals (quarterly, midyear, end of the year).

Alternative Assessments for IEP or Section 504 Students

Increased time allowance for assessments.
Assessments can be divided into smaller sections over multiple days.
Change assessment format (oral versus written).
Provide practice assessments prior to official tests.
Simplify assessment content to match reading levels while noting standards.

Quality Indicators for Standardized Assessments

Reliability ensures consistent results across different administrations.
Validity measures whether the assessment truly evaluates what it claims.
Interpretation of results from standardized tests aids in understanding student performance.

Assessments to Determine Reading Levels

Informal Reading Inventories (IRI) provide individualized assessment.
Word Recognition Lists evaluate sight vocabulary.
Graded Reading Passages assess overall comprehension levels.

Informal Reading Inventory (IRI)

An IRI consists of assessments administered one-on-one to evaluate reading levels and skills.

Types of Assessments in IRI

Word Recognition Lists measure identification of words.
Graded Reading Passages gauge comprehension.
Reading Interest Surveys determine student motivation and preferences.
Assessments of Print Concepts identify understanding of text format.
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Assessments evaluate foundational reading skills.
Reading Fluency and Structural Analysis Assessments focus on speed and understanding of word structure.
Vocabulary and Spelling Tests measure language proficiency.

Purpose of Word Recognition Lists

Provide a preliminary estimate of a child’s reading level.
Reveal a child's sight vocabulary capability.
Indicate phonics decoding skills through observed errors.

Importance of Graded Reading Passages

Graded reading passages are vital in an IRI for assessing comprehension and fluency.

Miscue Analysis

Involves recording and classifying errors during a student's oral reading to identify reading strategies and difficulties.

Graphophonemic Errors

Errors based on sound-symbol relationships, e.g., confusing similar-sounding words (feather vs. father).
Indicate possible over-reliance on phonics or reading passages that are too challenging.

Semantic Errors

Meaning-related errors where comprehension leads to incorrect word choices (dad for father).
Suggest a need for improved phonics instruction to support complete comprehension.

Strategies for Struggling Readers and Students with Learning Disabilities

Re-teach concepts that students have not mastered using varied sensory approaches.
Present content in manageable segments.
Use concrete examples to illustrate abstract concepts.

Strategies for EL and Non-Standard English Speakers

Leverage relevant skills and knowledge from students' first languages, such as cognates.
Teach vocabulary using tangible resources like pictures and charts.

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Explore the three primary purposes of reading assessments in this RICA Test Prep quiz. Learn about entry level assessments, monitoring of progress assessments, and summative assessments that shape effective instruction. This quiz is essential for educators preparing for the RICA test.