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I am a third grade science teacher and many of my students are reading on a kindergarten and first grade reading level. I am noticing that many of those students are failing my assessments. When they are asked questions orally, they are able to answer them correctly. However, when it is given to them on paper they get the answer wrong. What can I do to ensure that my students pass my test?
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What reading assessment did you utilize to check their reading level? I would recommend working with the Reading/ELA teacher to ensure that your results on the reading level match. The next step would be to incorporate the actual test language in your class assignments. This would help students to get acclimatized with the vocabulary. Another great website that I utilize for vocabulary mastery is Quizlet. This is available for all grade levels and the student can digitally practice and learn vocabulary and their definitions. This would definitely help students when reading vocabulary words during tests and quizzes.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I like the idea of bringing the test language into the assignment language. This way there are no surprises when they begin testing. Seeking the help of a reading/ELA teacher is resourceful.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 9:57 pm
Rated By: yJeXad
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would do this
Rated On: October 15, 2016 8:13 pm
Rated By: yTutar
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Collaboration with the Reading teacher would be a great idea. If all of the students are having problems with the written portion, there may be something not clicking or the questions may be too complicated/over their heads. Practice makes perfect, so the more they read the better they will get.
Rated On: October 11, 2017 2:23 am
Rated By: yGeHyz
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this scenario, I would do exactly this.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 9:20 pm
Rated By: MeHuZu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think that this is a good idea. Using as many resources as possible to help students in their reading skills is important. However, all students are likely at a different level and require individual attention.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 6:10 pm
Rated By: Mutyre