Practical Ways to See if Your Students Comprehend Their Own Reading
Data. We’re inundated with it these days. Which has its pros…and also its cons. The data tools we often use for reading might include things like oral reading fluency measures,…
Can We Really Fix the Low Reading Test Scores?
In a previous post, I shared why I think NAEP scores keep dropping, despite best efforts and billions of dollars spent. In that post, I named what I believe is…
Why NAEP Scores Keep Dropping: It’s Not Just Phonics
NAEP scores are commonly referred to here in the US. Often, we hear the statistic that 2/3 of our kids “can’t read.” The latest NAEP scores have just come out,…
Using Your Data for Small Group Instruction
Fall is settling in all around. Leaves are starting to change color and Starbucks has been selling pumpkin spice lattes for three months. Which means that by now, teachers everywhere…
Using the Right Data to Inform Teaching
Using the right reading assessment data to inform next teaching steps is crucial. But if pieces are missing, we won’t truly meet students’ needs.