Do I complete the sounds test (Subtest 2) every term for Foundation students if they have already shown their knowledge of all the sounds?
During your initial Foundation screening in Week 6 of Term 1:
- Progress through Subtests 2, 1a, 1b & 3 from the Foundation Screening & Tracking Manual and calculate each student’s score.
- Remember to note the occurrence of any observable ‘Concerning or Negative Observations’ (which indicate that further skill development is still required) even if the student scores fairly accurate CVC.
- If reading and spelling accurately at a CVC level, then testing pre-CVC skills is no longer necessary. See below:
Here are two detailed FAQ regarding monitoring progress and grouping students according to scores (%):
- For Teachers: How much progress should students be making in a term?
- For Leaderhip: How to monitor progress within the classes.
Updated on: 16/11/2022
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