San Diego Quick Assessment

Overview Assesses identification of grade level words out of context Consists of 13 graded word lists Identifies a students instructional level Individually administered Untimed Takes approximately 5 minutes to administer

Rationale

Rationale Weak readers tend to rely heavily on context and recognize words within connected text more easily than in isolation. Proficient readers generally do not rely on context to decode accurately and typically perform just as well reading words in or out of context.

Preparing

You will need… Copies of Record Form (1 page) One copy of Student Material (2 pages) (placing this in a sheet protector for repeated use helps save on copies) Blank paper to cover lists until they are read (reduces visual stimulation) Pencil and clipboard for examiner use

Take a few minutes to review the materials you will use for this assessment.

Administering

Administering Begin with a list two or three levels below student’s grade placement. Use paper to cover words not being read. Say “Next” to signal student to move paper down & read next word aloud.

Administering Mark errors on copy of record form. Encourage student to attempt unfamiliar words. Allow up to five sec. per word if needed. Have student continue reading successive lists until they make three or more errors in one list.

Scoring

Record the highest grade level for each: Independent = 1 or fewer errors Instructional = 2 errors Frustration = 3 or more errors

Interpreting Scores

What does this mean? A student’s reading level is considered to be his instructional reading level, the highest list with at least 8 words read correctly.

Practicing

Your Turn… Look at student sample, JBSanDiego.pdf Determine and record independent, instructional and frustration levels.

Do you agree… Independent = 6th Instructional = 9th Frustration = 10th

Next Steps

Next Steps… If students are below grade level on this assessment, further assessment is recommended to identify underlying causes. The CORE Phonics Survey, CORE Phoneme Segmentation Test, and the CORE Phoneme Deletion Test will indicate if phonics or phonemic awareness are underlying factors.