Small Group Manual 2019-2020

K-2

Phonemic Awareness Administering the Test Copy the Scoring Guide from p. T•30. Administer the test orally, one-on-one to individual children.

The leveled tests focus on skills generally mastered at three grade levels: Level 1, Kindergarten and early Grade 1 Level 2, mid- to end of Grade 1 Level 3, beginning to mid-Grade 2

Based on observation and evaluation tools, teachers will know the level at which intervention may benefit the child, regardless of the grade in school. To determine the level in which to place a child, begin with the Level 1 test. If the child achieves benchmark scores on all topics, move to Level 2 tests.

For each section of the test:

1. Model the process as described. 2. Have the child use the process to respond to your prompts. 3. Underline the child’s correct responses on the Scoring Guide. 4. Record the number of correct responses in the space provided. 5. Note the benchmark score.

Interpreting Results and Placing the Child Discontinue testing when a child is unable to reach the benchmark score for two consecutive sections of a test.  Use intervention mini-lessons at this level to help children build skills. Children require more intensive intervention if they continue to struggle with lesson topics. Place these children in the My Sidewalks on Scott Foresman Reading Street program for intensive daily intervention.

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