An informal assessment of letter/sound recognition, including what the assessment measures, when is should be assessed, examples of questions, and the age or grade at which the assessment should be mastered.
All assessments should be given one-on-one.
The student’s ability to recognize letters and sounds
Assess letter/sound recognition three times during kindergarten, at the start of school, at mid-year, and at the end of the year.
Show student one letter at a time and ask:
Many students enter kindergarten with the ability to recognize letters. Fewer students recognize the letter sounds. Both are taught in kindergarten.
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Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and Evaluation
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