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Going through the reading comprehension assessment with aisyah and the class was a good way to clarify doubts and learn more about the ways this assessment can be used.

Doing the mock test also helped me to find out what i need to study more of (like identifying the difference between /oi/ and /oy/ or silent letters like 'k' in /kn/).

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I found it interesting that for the K2 to Grade 2 reading comprehension focused more on short passages that were read aloud often supported by pictures to help with understanding. In comparison, the reading comprehension for Grade 3 to 6 consisted of longer passages and tested the students' understanding through inference and open ended questions encouraging deeper thinking and interpretation.

As for the mock test, I realized that I need to brush up on my spelling rules. I will use the SAFMED method in practicing my phonogram rules and spelling rules over the recess week.

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Going through the mock test as the tester and answering them helped me to clarify which areas I need to revise more on.

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I was surprised that we can assess reading comprehension for children in K to G2.

Upon taking a closer look, the assessment for these children focus less on the children's ability to read, and there are pictures for them to refer to. It also tests the child's ability to figure out the meaning of words based on the story's context- a skill that would be extremely useful for them based on their age.

On the other hand, the reading comprehension assessment for G3 to G6 relies greatly on not just the student being able to read, but also understanding the text and drawing their own inferences.

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The mock test was useful in helping me understanding which areas I'd have to shore up more.

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Reading comprehension assessment tool

G3 to Y6 assessment is more structured and easier to assess the student as we can quickly circle the points.

K2-Y2 answers derive more on the visuals than text

Mock test

I was confused with similar sounds

It was hard for me to decipher "kn"

I was not specific if the sounds had 1-2 letters and it made it slightly more challenging for kayshi. However she still did well!

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i found the discussion about the reading comprehension assessment with Zylvia very thought-provoking - discussing allowed me to know of different perspectives and opinions.

testing and being tested mock test questions was also helpful! it made me slightly more confident in my preparation as i got most of the answers correct hehe

have a good recess break everyone! hope everyone comes back recharged and ready to tackle the second half of the semester •ᴗ•

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Reading comprehension assessment - my partner and I were thinking that the K2 to Grade 2 instructions are more detail like what the tester need to say (Say to the student: 'In a few minutes I would like you to read this book out loud. Before you begin you can look through the book and think about what it might say. Use the pictures to help you. Tell me when you are ready to begin reading.') I thought this helps us in starting the assessment.

The mock test was an excellent revision for both my partner and me. While I read out the question to her, I am also testing myself if I say out the sound(s) correctly (e.g. y).

The spelling rules is most probably our weaker area hence will be looking into that during recess week (e.g. flossing rules, Doubling rules, silent final e rule etc)

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Being introduced to the reading comprehension assessment was eye opening for me as I did my school stint in a secondary school and I have not seen any of these before. It helps us identify in which area does the student need help on so that we can do more targetted interventions.

I also really like the mock test - it gives me the confidence when I get the questions right, and it allows me to find out in which area I will need to work on. I also want to thank my partner, Fiona for giving me some tips on ways to study the phonograms!

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Comprehension assessment - My phonogram partner and I had similar queries as we ran through the two forms earlier which were addressed during the sharing session. I think as SENO, I would be mindful to assess the reading age of the student first when selecting passages at appropriate level.

Mock phonics test - It was more like any practice session we had as we helped each other to take note of similar sounds that are common to 2 or 3 phonograms. Suggestion is to learn by grouping these phonograms when revising. Works in progress but hey, Practice makes Progress! Jiayou to my phonogram buddy, Yanjie!

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I learnt how I need to be systematic when administering tests. To be careful to complete all the tasks, in case I miss out a section that I cannot administer again (e.g. predicting the rest of the text in the middle of the passage when the student has finished reading the passage).

The test was helpful in reminding me which areas I need to work on! It helped me to be more acutely aware of the small differences in phonograms, and how memorising examples of the rules help me remember them better!

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The mock test is very useful as it generates discussion between peers which helps evaluate the quality of questions asked and space is given to discuss and clarify the answers.

The comprehension assessment is a great tool to use to narrow down and test the understanding of the student's comprehension of a passage into detailed components. I had the opportunity to witness a mentor of mine using and focusing on the paraphrasing part as it was revealed that the student needed more practice in that component.

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The clarification that the purpose of the assessments is to locate the child at their level and not to think too much about completing all the various tests as I may overload the child is good.

Asking the questions as a tester is in itself also a revision for me and my "student" even had to correct me at times. It was a good revision and reminder to revise more on my phonics.

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Had a fruitful discussion regarding the assessment tools. We both agreed that we preferred the Grade 3-6 tool as it is more detailed and structured. However, we also understood the need to assess differently due to age differences and the difference in the type of stories the student reads.

The mock test was a much needed check-point when it came to my progress for learning of phonograms. I realised as I was testing my partner, I was also a bit unsure if I said the sounds correctly. I do have to work harder with my revision, especially spelling rules. But thankful for Colin who shared with me her phonograms notes and how she chunked the info for better recalling!

Have a good break everyone~

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Doing the mock test preview really urges me to read up on my rules and brush up my pronunciation as it really matters how i say it, which affects the receiver as well.

also the Bloom's Toxonomy 6 level helps with using the suitable words to aid in questioning the student

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Attempting the mock test was very helpful and I realized that I need to focus on studying the spelling rules as well as the examples of words for each rule.

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The mock test was a good revision for me as it pushed me to really reinforced what I had learnt during lessons. It was useful to know where i stand in my understanding and knowledge. Also having Sabrina has my phonics partner is really a blessing as she patiently share with me on some of the tips in learning phonics which made it easier for me.

Also the comprehension assessment is something new to me as we do not usually use it in secondary schools (as far as I know). It is actually very useful for secondary students as it helps identify areas where they struggle in understanding comprehension texts and shows which areas need extra support.

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I found the phonics mock test to be useful as I was able to understand which sounds I should focus on, as there are sounds which can be very similar. I also learnt not to overthink too much on one question, which may affect my performance for the other questions.

For the reading comprehension assessment, I feel that there needs to be planning in advance such as coming up with suitable questions, especially for younger students. This is to ensure that the questions asked provides a greater overview of the child's ability.

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As a teacher, I would prefer to use the Grade 3-6 RC assessment tool. I like the scale/rating which is more quantitative, and it will be suitable to be used for all levels (primary & secondary).

As for the mock test, phewwww......I need to buck up and study more!

*panic mode*

Response: Please take care. Don't worry about it. Just pace yourself. You can do it!

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Going through the assessment for reading comprehension and discussing about it, it was interesting to see how the assessment differed for grade k to 2 and grade 3 to 6. I find that this assessment was also helpful as it does not limit the text or book that is used. This gives educators freedom to choose a text that the student might enjoy, thus making the assessment less daunting. However, this freedom also means that the educator has to be well aware of the student’s level of reading and ensure that the text selected is appropriate.

The mock test was very nice to experience. It helped me revise and notice what are some phonograms or rules that could be tricky.

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The mock test is a good practice, but omg so much to buck up on during this recess week 😮‍💨