Skills Assessment Supplement: Focus on Language Arts Standards

The Skills Assessment Supplement: Focus on Language Arts Standards has been developed to help teachers monitor student progress toward mastery of grade-level standards. Three forms (Forms A, B, and C) are available to Reading First school districts and other LEA's that have purchased the 6-8 Week Skills Assessements. These forms may be used in any order and independently of each other, as each form provides different questions to assess student achievement toward the grade-level standards.

Formal directions for the administration of the Skills Assessment Supplement have intentionally not been included, to allow flexibility in the use of the supplements for assessment and instruction. Time limits have not been suggested for any section. Individual districts or schools may develop their own administration guidelines. However, it is recommended that students independently read the directions and answer the questions prior to receiving teacher support. Additional instruction and practice should be provided for students who are unable to independently read and follow directions or have not mastered specific content standards.