Benchmark Reading Test Results for six students

Melissa wrote a good summary of the first story, but her answers on comprehension questions were weak throughout the test.  I notice that she hasn’t picked up a book in the week since we tested.

Jonas seemed to have a good understanding of the first story, but he left out key words in his summary, so it wasn’t possible to give him a good score.  Most of his answers throughout the comprehension session were cursory, lacking any indication of deep understanding or interest in what he had read—or on doing well on the test.  He didn’t appear… Continue reading →