Artifact # 11
Artifact #11
Reading
Assessment – I used the ERSI (Early Reading Screening Instrument) to
assess a kindergarten student’s reading ability.
Context:
This assignment was completed as a part
of my Reading Instruction for Classroom Teachers class during my Block
experience at ASU. I was told to perform the ERSI on a middle level
student in the class, score the student, and reflect on the process.
Impact:
This form of assessment is an evaluation
of a student’s ability to read and decode words. This test can be
helpful to teachers when determining what reading level a student is on
and the reading group in which the student should be placed within the
classroom. During the assessment, the student is asked to verbalize
and write the alphabet, read short stories, identify sight words and practice
inventive spelling.
Alignment:
By learning and practicing the act of
giving an ERSI, I feel better prepared to give this form of assessment
as a teacher. This type of assessment is ongoing and will help me
as a teacher to keep up with all of my students’ progress over the school
year. I know that it is important to test students continuously throughout
the year in order to know the best working environment for them and to
help them grow as a learner (INTASC
#8). After completing this assessment, I not only scored the
student but I also reflected on the entire experience. I looked back
on what went well and what could have been improved, both for the student
and for my ability as an assessment facilitator. By reflecting on
this event, I was able to evaluate myself as a future teacher and to determine
what I can do to improve myself professionally (INTASC
#9).