Once students have developed strong word recognition skills, consider implementing the Benchmark Assessment System (BAS) to delve deeper into their comprehension abilities.
The BAS is a valuable tool for engaging in comprehension conversations, and making informed instructional decisions. It provides teachers with precise tools and texts to observe specific reading behaviours and plan meaningful instruction.
The Benchmark Assessment System (BAS) is a one-on-one assessment tool for teachers. By observing student reading behaviors and engaging in comprehension conversations that go beyond simple retelling, teachers can plan meaningful instruction.
Each one-on-one student-teacher assessment conference will enable teachers to:
Plan for efficient and effective whole-class instruction.
Identify students who need further Tier 2 instruction.
Monitor and report student progress across a school year and grade levels.
Assess the outcomes of direct instruction.
Inform parent conferences.
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Grades Kindergarten to Grade 2
Levels A to N
Grades 3 to 8
Levels L to Z
All components of the system are packaged within the assessment box. The contents include:
The Assessment Guide
Leveled Assessment Books
Assessment Forms Book
Student Forms Book
The Fountas & Pinnell Literacy Continuum
Student Folders
Calculator and Stopwatch