Remedial Reading Instruction

Which of the following should a teacher do prior to reading remediation?

• Conduct an interest inventory through questionnaire.

• Administer an informal reading inventory

• Thoroughly assess and evaluate students.

• Design a material reading program

Which of the following characterizes remedial students in general?

• They have a number of learning disabilities.

• Their abilities fall several levels below their current level.

• They failed in two or more subject areas in their level.

• They have low intended quotient and low emotional quotient.

What is the primary goal of remedial instruction in English?

• To separate the low performing from the high performing.

• To help students cope with the demands of their actual level.

• To identify students who do not achieve school standards.

• To help schools achieve their mission and in quality education.

Which of the following is NOT an instructional adaptation in remedial instruction?

• Scaffolding instructional cues.

• Leveling and chunking of materials.

• More challenging texts and tasks

• Ongoing assessment and feedback

Which is an important curriculum consideration in the remedial reading program?

• Place emphasis on difficult-to-form letters.

• Stress neatness and legibility of cursive handwriting.

• Develop handwriting fluency through speed trials.

• Prioritize word recognition and spelling sight words.

In designing a remedial program in English, which of the following is the most important of the student considerations?

• Learning styles

• Background knowledge

• Likes and dislikes

• Socio economic status

Remedial programs face a number of difficulties and challenges both in the local and national levels. Which of the following appears foremost in many studies and researches in remedial instruction?

• Parent's acceptance

• Teacher's skills preparation

• Program cost and resources

• Availability of instructional materials

Which is primary consideration in choosing instructional materials for remedial instruction?

• Congruence with skills being developed.

• Demands of the mainstream class.

• Variety of instructional materials.

• Appeal to the student

How should students be selected in the remedial program in English?

• Through interviews and conferences

• Through teacher election and recommendation

• By administering standardized exams

• All of the above

The disability to read or problem in reading

• Dyslexia

• ADHD

• Down Syndrome

• Dyspraxia