Assessing Students

To get a better idea on how my students are doing I like to assess my students individually. Every morning when the students have SSR, I choose a different student daily to work with and listen to their reading and that helps me to have a better idea how they're reading rates are and their accuracy in their reading. I also check to see if they are using expression while they are reading. I then work with these students and give them suggestions on how they could improve. The students enjoy reading outloud and they like that they get to have individualized attention. I also use their journals and writing assignment to check for understanding and growth. The comprehension test which includes multiple choice, short and long answer questions ultimately determine whether they can go back to their regular class, but I have a better idea on how my students reading levels and comprehension by working with them closely and examining their work.