Reading Assessment and IRI Procedures

The video tutorial explains how to administer an Informal Reading Inventory (IRI). It guides teachers on selecting an IRI, starting with easier passages to motivate students, and explaining the process to them. The tutorial covers checking fluency by timing students and marking errors, assessing comprehension through questions, and identifying when a text is too difficult. It also advises on stopping the assessment when a student's frustration level is reached.

What is the first step a teacher should take when administering an IRI?

• Select a commercially available IRI

• Start with the hardest passage

• Skip the introduction

• Ignore the student's comfort level

Why is it suggested to start with an easier passage for students?

• To test the teacher's patience

• To confuse the student

• To motivate the student

• To save time

What should be explained to the student before starting the IRI?

• The history of IRI

• The process of the IRI

• The student's past performance

• The teacher's qualifications

How should a teacher handle a passage that is too difficult for the student?

• Ask the student to guess

• Skip to the next passage

• Stop the assessment

• Encourage the student to continue

When should the stopwatch be started during the reading assessment?

• Before the student begins

• After the first sentence

• When the student starts reading

• When the teacher says 'go'

What is the purpose of marking errors during the reading assessment?

• To confuse the student

• To extend the assessment time

• To penalize the student

• To analyze error patterns

What indicates that a text is too hard for the student?

• The student reads too quickly

• The student makes errors in one word out of every ten

• The student finishes the passage

• The student asks questions

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