Monday, October 6, 2008

Mindplay Reading Assessment

I learned about this from a friend of mine, Thanks Amy, it is nice to get a picture of where our kids stand especially when homeschooled. These results actually shocked me, I was expecting her to place about 2nd grade in reading and comprehension not 3rd-4th grade.
PHONICS TEST RESULTS



COMPREHENSION TEST RESULTS







*TEST SUMMARY*
The MINDPLAY Online Reading Assessment is applicable for students from grades 2 through 10. It is intended for your information only. These results supplement, but are not a substitute for scores on standardized tests taken by your child, report cards, consultations with your child's teacher, or other educational experts. If you are concerned about your child's reading performance, please consult your child's teacher or a reading specialist.
AGE: 6GRADE: 1stPHONICS ABILITY: above averageCOMPREHENSION: above average
These results indicate that you are a strong reader for your age!
*TEST DETAILS*
PHONICS
Time on Task(hh:mm:ss): 0:15:4
Our test indicates that your phonics ability is above average. The following results show which phonics areas need improvement:
1. VOWELS (the letters a,e,i,o,u) Short vowel discrimination: Confusion with short vowels that sound similar. a/o/u; i/e Long vowels: Difficulty with the rules for making long vowel sounds. ee/silent e (meet, mate) Vowels combinations: Difficulty combining vowels. oo (too)2. CONSONANTS (all letters that are not vowels) Visual discrimination: Difficulty with letters that look similar. b/d/p/q/g3. WORD STRUCTURE (word endings, word order, syllables) Spelling: Difficulty remembering how certain words should look.
COMPREHENSION
Time on Task(hh:mm:ss): 0:12:57
Assuming that LAUREN tried hard, was not careless, did not make wild guesses or give up too easily, we estimate that LAUREN's reading level is above average.
Independent Reading Level*: 3rd gradeInstructional Reading Level**: 4th grade
* Independent Level: This is the level at which you can read by yourself with no help. You should choose books at this level to read for fun.
** Instructional Level: This is the level at which you should practice your reading strategies with help from a more experienced reader. to improve as a reader.
You will probably have difficulty reading materials beyond your instructional level unless you have a strong interest in or prior knowledge of the subject.

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