Amy Jo Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I was going through a box of papers, I found a copy of the wide range reading test I'd given my eldest in February 2010. He scored a 0.9, meaning he knew the individual sounds and only got one word correct ('cat'). So I did the test with him again tonight. He is not fast, but he still got 41 words/sounds correct. That's a 4.1 grade level. (He is a young 3rd grader.) He even managed escape, urge and collapse! I'm really :lol::D:tongue_smilie: right now. It's been a long road, but I think we just have one more hurdle: fluency. Anyway, thanks for listening. And thanks everyone here for your help, we couldn't have done it without this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Congratulations to both of you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Wow! In just one year?!?! Excellent! :hurray::hurray::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying my best Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 congratulations on the progress! Did he just read words off the list? You can consider it "decoding skills" not really "reading skills".. Reading is when you time him (words per min) AND comprehension of text. (if you are interested i can send you Reading test) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iona Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 what great progress! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Of course you can celebrate- and what an accomplishment to be :party: over! Congrats to both of you! It's such a great feeling when you get to sit back and watch the fruits of your labor come together. It's not a feeling we get everyday, that's for sure. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Congratulations, that is just fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineMom Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Happy Reading!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 Yes the WRRT is a list of words (afaik reading tests are). He can read and comprehend a story, but he has to read a line, then he pauses to put it together because it takes him so long to just read it. So we are doing some repeat reads / Victory Drill style reading, starting with just words so he can gain speed. Elizabeth's lessons are doing a LOT for his confidence too. (Thanks Elizabeth!) Last year this child could NOT blend (we started with 2 letters). And he was not comprehending what anyone read (had to work on his ability to visualize). I also discovered via SWR that he couldn't make some sounds. Now he follows stories we read, comprehends and enjoys them. He can decode words, I think (hope) all he needs now is speed and confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Good job teaching, mama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisandpaula Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zusjames Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I'm very curious about the reading assessment test for both decoding and comprehension. "trying my best," can you PM that sample to me as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayDad Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 YAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 That is awesome you should both be proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I'm happy for both of you!!! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyhappypeople Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Congratulations! What amazing progress!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 :hurray::hurray::hurray: :party::party::party::party: That is great progress!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowfall Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 That's fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 This is the test - from Don Potter's website. (If the link doesn't work google Wide Range Reading Test.) There's also a MWIA test that Elizabeth uses because it shows progress better (more words). As to assessment of comprehension, I used Visualizing and Verbalizing. Plus I can tell from the quality of his narrations that he is understanding. Especially when in "Trumpet of the Swan" the part about Louis sleeping in the bathtub caused 5 minutes of hysterical laughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckabella Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 This is the test - from Don Potter's website. (If the link doesn't work google Wide Range Reading Test.) There's also a MWIA test that Elizabeth uses because it shows progress better (more words). As to assessment of comprehension, I used Visualizing and Verbalizing. Plus I can tell from the quality of his narrations that he is understanding. Especially when in "Trumpet of the Swan" the part about Louis sleeping in the bathtub caused 5 minutes of hysterical laughter. Thank you for the link. I will be checking where DS is, as I have been wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poke Salad Annie Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Great job! Can you celebrate a little? You should celebrate a lot, girl! You both deserve many cheers for your hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Thanks for the Wide Range Reading Test link. I was greatly encouraged by the results (which I hope I'm tabulating correctly). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 :party: It's good to see the progress!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckymama Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Congratulations! It is so good to see the progress of our kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 :001_smile::001_smile::001_smile: And, here is a fluency thread for you: http://welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245316 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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