RICA Literacy Assessment and Diagnosis 3

Question 1

A teacher notices several students making the same type of decoding error. What is the MOST appropriate instructional response?

Accepted Answer

Providing targeted small-group instruction focused on the specific skill those students share

Answer

When assessment reveals a shared skill gap, flexible small-group instruction targeting that specific need is the research-based response.

Question 2

What is 'progress monitoring' in the context of a tiered reading intervention program?

Accepted Answer

Frequently assessing students receiving intervention to measure their rate of growth and adjust instruction

Answer

Progress monitoring is frequent, brief assessment used to determine whether an intervention is working and to make data-driven adjustments.

Question 3

Which student behavior during oral reading should a teacher record as a 'self-correction' in a running record?

Accepted Answer

The student initially misreads a word but immediately corrects the error without teacher prompt

Answer

A self-correction is noted when a student catches and corrects their own error independently, which is a positive reading behavior.

Question 4

A teacher uses a checklist to observe students during independent reading, noting reading behaviors such as book selection, engagement, and response to text. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Observational or anecdotal assessment of reading behaviors

Answer

Observational assessment uses systematic recording of student behaviors during authentic reading tasks to inform instructional decisions.

Question 5

On the RICA, what does it mean to use assessment data to 'differentiate instruction'?

Accepted Answer

To use data to plan varied instruction that addresses the different needs, strengths, and readiness levels of individual students

Answer

Differentiation means using assessment information to tailor instruction to the unique learning profiles and needs of each student.

RICA - Reading Instruction Competence Assessment Practice Test

RICA - Reading Instruction Competence Assessment Practice Test

RICA Literacy Assessment and Diagnosis 3