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Formal assessments have data that supports the conclusion made from test. Formal assessments are Standardized. Informal assessments are not data driven. They are content and Performance driven

IRI is a type of assessments that serves as a valuable aid in helping teachers determines students reading levels, strengths and weaknesses.

Find appropriate match between the child and the type of books the student reads Provides feedback on the student reading behavior

Educational factors Educational factors are factors that come under the domain or control of the educational system and influences learning. Non Educational Factors The student’s environment, parent’s education, neighborhoods, and social, economic class

Instructional materials Instructional time Teacher

Environment Gender Nutrition

Build positive relationship with student Provide positive reinforcement Create an environment free from distractions The IRI should be one on one

Word recognition inventory Oral reading passages Listening Capacity test

The WRI is composed of the word lists that are selected from the basal reader series. It is used to determine the oral reading passages of the Informal Reading Inventory. The Word reading inventory WRI) evaluates students’ ability to recognize words in isolation.

Based on Informal reading inventory. Reads short passages independently. Answers questions based oral reading independently.

Student must listen to passage that is read to them. Student must answer both literal and inference questions correctly