FAQs
A posttest is given at the end of Volume 1 (Units 1-4) and Volume 2 (Units 5-8). The Volume 1 posttest has 45 questions, and the Volume 2 posttest has 40 questions. The posttest is not timed, and you can reference your notes or manual. You may only take each posttest one time.
What is the most challenging sentence writing skill? ›
The most challenging aspect for novice writers in English is a verb in the sentence. Students also find it challenging to understand the difference between 'is' and 'are' as main and helping verbs. For most of them, these verbs cannot be main verbs.
What is the best single predictor of reading comprehension? ›
The proportion of difficult words in a text is the single most powerful predictor of text difficulty, and a reader's general vocabulary knowledge is the single best predictor of how well that reader can understand text.
What is the most practical way for teachers to assess student progress in writing? ›
Student writing can be evaluated on five product factors: fluency, content, conventions, syntax, and vocabulary. Writing samples also should be assessed across a variety of purposes for writing to give a complete picture of a student's writing performance across different text structures and genres.
What happens if you don't pass the LETRS post test? ›
Both assessments must be passed to meet the READ Act Training Requirement. Passing score expectations are 80% for each assessment to receive the READ Act designation. What if I don't get an 80% on the post assessments? If you wish to have the READ Act designation, you must retake the assessment(s).
Can you retake the LETRS post test? ›
Participants may not rettake posttest; one exception is if the participant is seeking to be a LETRS facilitator and you get 80-87%, we can request one retake from LETRS.
How to get 100 on reading comprehension? ›
Read the passage carefully before answering the question.
Take a few minutes to read the entire passage so that you understand the main ideas. As you read, look for main ideas and supporting examples. Don't try to answer any questions before you read the entire passage. You don't want to miss something important!
What is the 3 2 1 comprehension strategy? ›
The 3-2-1 strategy requires students to summarize key ideas from the text and encourages them to think independently. First, students write about three things they discovered. Next, they write about two things they found interesting. Last, they write one question they still have.
How do you read 100% comprehension? ›
Your lips should never move - if they do, you will never read faster. The only part of your body that should be moving when you read is your eyes as they move across each line. I know of what I say: I havd taken two dpeed reading classes and have been measured at over 1000 words per minute -with 100% comprehension.
What is the best way a teacher can use student self assessment? ›
Having students produce a reflective journal about their own learning and achievements is a logical way to engage them in self-assessment, as it gives both them and their assessors insights into their learning. Extend the reflective-journal task to include their thoughts on how they can improve their performance.
How to Assess Students' Learning and Performance
- Creating assignments.
- Creating exams.
- Using classroom assessment techniques.
- Using concept maps.
- Using concept tests.
- Assessing group work.
- Creating and using rubrics.
How do teachers monitor student progress? ›
Monitoring student progress includes all the ways that teachers assess student progress. Examples include: – Exit tickets, – Quizzes, – Observing students as they work, – Asking students questions, and – Looking at student work.
Is the LETRS pre and post test the same? ›
The same questions are used for both the pre-and-posttest. Full disclosure, I made an 88% on the pretest, so there are a few items that don't have the corrected answer selected for.
How many hours does it take to complete LETRS training? ›
Time to complete LETRS
The time to complete the reading, online, and Bridge to Practice activities will vary, but as a rough guide, each volume takes approximately 48-60 hours of individual study to complete. Online course (including reading/participant manual): approximately eight hours per unit.
How intense is LETRS training? ›
The program is long, intensive, and expensive. It can take upwards of 160 hours to complete over the course of two years. But it's also become one of the most frequently used options for reading professional development.
How to score the LETRS spelling screener? ›
Scoring the test.
Use a scoring sheet for each student and simply circle the orthographic features for each word that are spelled according to the features in the first column.