What
is QR15? The QR15 is an informal reading inventory that assess
student reading levels using word lists and passages. Students are assessed on
oral and silent reading, and listening ability. This inventory is designed to
gather information about conditions that allow students to comprehend text and
identify words, and conditions that do not allow for comprehension and word
recognition. The QR15 can be used to assess students from preschool through
high school, and determines student reading levels from independent reading, to
needing instruction while reading, and finally to becoming frustrated when
trying to read a text.
What
is the purpose of using QR15? The QR15 can be used to place
students at their correct reading level, choose appropriate level text for
independent and guided reading, and find appropriate text for literature
circles and reading workshops. The results of the inventory can also be used to
inform and plan instruction based on the reading levels and needs of different
students.
Have
you seen similar assessment activities like QR15? What are they? The
only type of reading inventory of assessment I have seen is a running record
and miscue analysis. It is similar in using reading passages to inform
educators about students reading level, and to help determine what course of
action needs to be taken to provide extra help, as well as how to design
instruction.
What
is your impression of QR15? One thing I really like about
this inventory is that it can be used for so many different ages groups. Where
some inventories or assessments can only be used on older children, the fact
that the QR15 can be used as early as pre-school. We have seen how important
early intervention is in helping students catch up if they are behind, and this
is just another assessment that can properly place students at a reading level
where they can grow.
You brought up I great point, that QR1-5 can be used for younger children, even preschool kids.
ReplyDeleteI have only seen the running record also. It seems that the QRI 5 includes this but has more tools that could be used. I think it is helpful that it can be used even at a young age.
ReplyDeleteI have yet to see QRI5 assessments being administered in a classroom. But from the description is sounds like it can be an effective program in many classrooms regardless of the age of the students. You're right in saying that can be a great tool for teachers to plan for instruction.
ReplyDeleteYou brought up an interesting point about how QRI5 could be utilized to assess students from various age groups. This is also the first assessment that I have read about which could be utilized with children as early as pre-school.
ReplyDeleteQRI5 is interesting because it too places a label on a child's level of intelligence (like the RTI's "tier" system). My only gripe with that, is that it too may not accurately describe a child's academic ability and could be a little misleading.
ReplyDelete-Earl
QRI5 is interesting because it too places a label on a child's level of intelligence (like the RTI's "tier" system). My only gripe with that, is that it too may not accurately describe a child's academic ability and could be a little misleading.
ReplyDelete-Earl