The "Summer slump" refers to the degree a student regresses in academic
ability according to the end of year assessments, determining where a student is performing in areas such as reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary, oral reading fluency, concepts and applications, and numeracy knowledge. Specific areas of assessment focus can differ between schools, depending on the annual academic goals. When students return in the fall, schools perform assessments in the same areas of academic performance within the first 4 weeks of school. The scores are compared to the previous scores (spring assessment scores) and any regression of skills is noted, along with how much time it takes the student to reach the same level of academic performance previously noted. This is also used to determine if a student requires Extended School Year services through Special Education. The fall assessment results and findings are used to determine specific groups for intervention purposes, general education content area educational groups, and to create beginning of the year data scores points to help guide instruction and remediation as the year progresses. Ways to combat "Summer Slump" for reading: ask the child to read aloud rather than silently; require a certain level of time that is read (for instance, 3rd grade - 5th grade it is recommended that children read 20-30 minutes), or create a summer reading goal. Offer incentives to read and to reach the reading goal to help. Make it a shared time: you read the left page, they read the right; they read the wording and you read the dialogue; take turns reading sentence by sentence or paragraph by paragraph. If the child mispronounces, just correct the word and allow them to repeat it correctly and continue on. Go to the local library and talk to the librarian (Ms. Kauffman is ready to help), and get her recommendations. Read anything the child wants to read...this is where it can be fun! https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/summer-slide.print.html Tips for preventing 'summer slide'
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Mrs. Mock
7/12/2024 08:26:28 am
If you would like more information like this, please let me know! I would be happy to share with you other tips and resources to avoid a summer reading slump.
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Angie MockMrs. Mock has experience teaching and supporting students who demonstrate a wide range of skills and abilities. Being called upon to help manage more challenging behaviors for numerous years, her overall approach to student behavior and discipline is dependent on the student. ArchivesCategories |
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