CEOE Reading and Literacy Instruction 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a 'running record' in reading assessment?

Accepted Answer

To record and analyze a student's reading accuracy, errors, and strategies

Answer

A running record is an observational tool where teachers document a student's reading behaviors in real time, analyzing accuracy, self-corrections, and error patterns.

Question 2

At which reading accuracy level is text considered to be at a student's 'instructional level'?

Accepted Answer

90–94% accuracy (instructional level)

Answer

The instructional reading level (90–94% accuracy) is where effective teaching occurs; the text is challenging enough to promote growth but not so difficult it causes frustration.

Question 3

In a Response to Intervention (RTI) framework, which tier provides targeted small-group supplemental reading instruction for at-risk students?

Accepted Answer

Tier 2 – Targeted small-group supplemental instruction

Answer

Tier 2 of RTI provides supplemental small-group instruction (typically 3–5 students) for students identified as at-risk who need support beyond the core classroom program.

Question 4

Which literacy intervention approach uses a structured, sequential, multisensory method and is considered a gold standard for students with dyslexia?

Accepted Answer

Orton-Gillingham approach

Answer

The Orton-Gillingham approach is a structured, sequential, cumulative, and multisensory reading intervention specifically developed for students with dyslexia.

Question 5

A student substitutes the word 'automobile' for 'car' while reading. How should this miscue most likely be interpreted?

Accepted Answer

As a semantically acceptable substitution showing comprehension

Answer

Substituting 'automobile' for 'car' is a semantically acceptable miscue indicating the student understands the text's meaning, even though the exact word differs.

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CEOE Reading and Literacy Instruction 3