Raise your hand if you love assessing your students! (Anyone?) I have to admit, I don't mind giving reading assessments. (Surprise!) I love to see what my students know and don't know. Most of my students have definite gaps in their learning, and it's for a variety of reasons. Some weren't ready for the skill when it was introduced, some have expressive language challenges, and some have short attention spans. Whatever the reason, my job is to help "spackle" as many holes as I can. When I am able to give an assessment one-on-one, that's the best situation. I take the time to talk with the student without others vying for my attention. My students appreciate the undivided attention, and I'm grateful for the insights I gain about their personalities, families and life experiences.
The challenge I face is analyzing the assessment data to pinpoint what pieces of learning each student is missing. The list of skills needed for some students fill a page, and this can be daunting. My goal is to start with a short list of two skills or goals for each primary student. I wonder if the materials I use with my primary students will meet their short term needs.... hmmmm... I wonder.....
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