Reading Competency Assessment

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As a result of this artifact being utilized by me, students will be benefited since I will provide them with appropriate strategies for learn how to understand their own learning. There is a strong predictive relationship between word recognition skills and reading comprehension. The ability to recognize words facilitate good comprehension. It is really imperative that students master the precise skills/vocabulary in each subject matter before advancing to upper-level classes. With solid bases in Reading skills, students can easily understand; Reading is the base of learning. Proficiency on vocabulary and comprehension skills will permit a child’s success in any curriculum area. The students will be prepared to learn and understand if they have a solid foundation in Reading. …show more content…
This assignment addresses The Reading Competency indicators. It is an evident example of how I could administer diagnostic tools, collect the data, and analyze the data to determine assessment issues. I am identifying instructional practices to develop reading skills of learners along with recognizing, describing, and incorporating appropriate comprehension assessments to guide instruction. As it relates to this assignment, I will continue to grow by establishing in my classes a culture that encourages interaction and the use of assessment

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