http://www.sedl.org/cgi-bin/mysql/buildingreading.cgi
http://penningtonpublishing.com/blog/reading/the-18-reasons-notto-use-accelerated-reader/
Reading Report Card Grades of TYIS Students 1.) Use both Letsgolearn + Accelerated Reader testing to assess student reading skills/ levels;
Diagnostic Online Reading Assessment (DORA) is a K-12 measure that provides objective, individualized assessment data across eight reading measures that together profile each student’s reading abilities and prescribe individual learning paths.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accelerated_Reader
TYIS Accelerated Reader (AR) purchased Library books & Non-AR Library/ Classroom Books 2.) Use TYIS purchased library AR and nonAR classroom books + Readinga-z books + Raz-Kids.com audio books, as resources;
http://www.readinga-z.com/
http://www.raz-kids.com
Social Studies/ Science/ Math Content Area Reading
Class Reading Strategies http://www.sedl.org/cgi-bin/mysql/buildingreading.cgi
3.) Use class reading strategies to provide guided opportunities for students to learn/ practice reading skills.
Formative and Summative Reading Assessments
-Use AR reading tests to assess students after each book read.
Currently in place at Tokyo YMCA International School (TYIS) that I have been interested to investigate.
-Use LGL Diagnostic Online Reading Assessment to Assess students at the beginning of the year, and at the end of each term.
Action Research Plan to be tested for viability at Tokyo YMCA International School: