Hi everybody!
Do you remember the activity we had in class the other day in which we had to make a rating scale?, well, this entry is my attempt to make a rating scale for assessing reading.
I thought how difficult it is for me to give my students feedback on reading comprehension exercises. What I usually do is to do something else while they read and then, when they are finished, check groupal answers. I think that from now on, I could take advantage of that time to assess my students, specially those who have difficulties in this type of tasks.
I would like to invite you to take a look of the rating scale and let me know what you think. Please feel free to share the ones of your own so we can all disscuss them. Thanks!!!
1. The student stays focused during the reading activity. 1 2 3 4
2. The student takes time to read the complete text and then each paragraph more in detail. 1 2 3 4
3. The student identifies possible cognates. 1 2 3 4
4. The student identifies unknown words. 1 2 3 4
5. The student uses the dictionary when needed. 1 2 3 4
6. The student identifies linking words and their respective functions. 1 2 3 4
Hello Silvia!
ReplyDeleteI must say that I like this entry, it feels like if I was talking to you face to face ^^ So, even though I do not have to comment this week, I could not resist to do it this time.
I have a rating scale, though I know it needs a lot of improvement, it is helpful when I try to assess my students reading performance. I have a very hiperactive group so this rating scale has helped me a lot!
The student understands the main idea of the reading 1 2 3 4 5
The student seeks for help when he/she is confused 1 2 3 4 5
The student spends a lot of time reading the instructions 1 2 3 4 5
Students identify key words in the text 1 2 3 4 5
Students ask for the meaning of unknown words 1 2 3 4 5
But the way, I like yours. It is very clear and straight to the point. Number 5 called my attention because my students are not very familiar with the use of a dictionary in the classroom...I think I should, no, I must create the habit of bringing it to class...
Hi Camila! Well, thanks for commenting. I'm glad to know that using rating scales has worked well for you; I haven´t had the chance to use them in a real classroom context. What do you usually do during the reading exercises? do you walk around the classroom observing all of them or just focus on those students who you know may have difficulty?
ReplyDeleteAbout your rating scale I have to say that I like the fact that you emphazised that they can ask for help, i suppose that help comes either from you or from the other students. I did not include these options in my rating scale, probably because I tend to see the reading process in a slightly individualized way. When I read I prefer isolation and maybe I'm expecting the same from my students. When I see they are talking to one another, I take that as a distraction and not as an opportunity to learn. I will definitely consider those aspects the next time I assess my students. Thanks!!!