7. Assessment 

This is an Informal Reading Inventory that I assessed a 6th grade student with level 1 reading. I used markings to show what words the student got right and which ones they missed. After assessing the student, I used the provided chart to determine the "student performance levels" and "identify learning targets" (7J). I determined that the student's independent reading level is actually kindergarten, which is very low for the student's grade. This is important because once I knew what reading level, I could modify instruction and materials to fit the student's reading level. I learned how to use an Informal Reading Inventory and I plan on using it in my future classroom to determine independent reading levels.  

This is a comprehension quiz on the story, "The Curious Garden". I created it with Google Forms, so that I can go back and see what the students know. Google Forms is one of many "appropriate technologies to conduct assessments, monitor performance, and assess student progress" (7O). I like Googles Forms because it is easy to make and get results. This quiz is important because it was the summative assessment for the Unit.  I got inspiration from a quiz that I found, and I modified the questions to best support the students. I learned that multiple choice is the best option for teaching students with SLD. Short answer is too hard for the students because it is a challenge to put their thoughts into words. It is much easier to provide multiple choice questions with images as an added visual. 

I taught a third-grade small group at a Kindergarten reading level. At the end of the Unit, I used the Official Unit Test to assess what the students know. Through this test, I have grown in my understanding of assessments and "evaluating how students learn and what they know and are able to do in order to meet the Illinois Learning Standards"(7B).  I walked through the instructions and marked all the words that were missed pronounced or spelled. This is important because the test shows me what the student knows from Unit 3 and if the student is able to continue to the next Unit. I learned that summative assessments are important and you can't prompt them during the test. The student asked me to help them find the first letter of a word, but I told them I couldn't help. Without prompting, the studnets show me what they know and what they need help with.