I've recently come across another statistic (forgot the name of the source, but I've read/heard this before as well) that if students are not at grade level for reading by the end of third grade, then they are likely to be behind the rest of their life in regards to reading skills.
In your experience, what do you think? Although I haven't studied more statistics, I would be willing to agree with that statement. However, I do think that children and adults always have the potential to progress and improve their reading skills without a doubt.
With my second graders, more than half of my class this year came in below grade level expectations in regards to reading. Although I have a long term sub for the end of the school year, after she DRA tests, I'm willing to guess that at least half of those students (so a 1/4 of my students) will still be below reading expectations. As sad as that is, I have to remember and acknowledge that they all improved SO much, and many made leaps and bounds of progress.
Thoughts?
I have heard the same stat before too, I don't remember the source either. I agree that students can always improve. I think with practice, reading levels can always be improved.
ReplyDeleteI have read that before too.
ReplyDeleteI now that there are plenty of success stories though. For example, I had a reader come into my third grade class this year at level 18 and she is leaving at a level 34. I am so proud of all her hard work. She need confidence most of all I discovered.