If I were being assessed today, I would be assessed at the frustration level. Without a doubt. During the first assessment, It was determined that student was a lot lower then I had first thought. So to figure out exactly what level he was, we did some of the word lists. He ended up scoring a 60% on the pre-primer list. The QRI book discusses that one of the purposes of the word lists is to determine what set of reading material to continue with. It doesn't seem that the QRI offers any materials to use if the student doesn't score independent on at least the pre-primer list. So as a result, I have to start from scratch, hence the frustration.
I can't remember my quote but it went something like this:
If you want to go forward, you have to row your own boat
Catherine Hepburn
Your the only one who can move you forward.
I feel your pain. I guess what we need to do is to network and find an assessment tool that will do the job for you and your student. I will look for the Peabody Vocabulary test and Yolie will share Dibbels (?). Hang in there, we will all get to the end together.
ReplyDeleteAlan,
ReplyDeleteI understand your frustration, and therefore you need to engage your student in activities that are appropriate for his level. Report your pre-primer findings in your diagnostic case report. You will also need to use the pre-literacy assessment, which we will further discuss in our next class session. Good luck!
Best regards,
Dr. Rivera