RFP2601
ASSIGNMENT 3
PORTFOLIO ANSWERS
2025
RFP2601 ASSIGNMENT 3 PORTFOLIO
ANSWERS 2025
, RFP2601 ASSESSMENT 3 Portfolio
QUESTION 1
1.1 Purpose of conducting reading assessments (3)
- To determine a learner’s current reading level and identify strengths and areas
needing support.
- To monitor progress over time and measure growth or stagnation.
- To inform instruction, including grouping, tasks, and targeted interventions.
- To guide planning for additional resources or supports and to communicate findings
with parents/colleagues.
- To provide evidence for accountability and to tailor learning goals and benchmarks.
1.2 Important factors to consider before conducting a reading assessment (5)
- Alignment with curriculum and learning outcomes: choose an assessment that
measures what you intend to teach and what is expected at that grade level.
- Language and accessibility: consider the learner’s home language, language
proficiency, and any barriers (e.g., visual/hearing needs, reading difficulties) and plan
appropriate accommodations.
- Assessment conditions and fairness: ensure a conducive, low-stress environment;
decide between formal vs informal methods; avoid biases; provide adequate time
and privacy if needed.
- Validity and reliability: use tools with clear, standardized scoring criteria and proven
consistency; use multiple measures when possible.
ASSIGNMENT 3
PORTFOLIO ANSWERS
2025
RFP2601 ASSIGNMENT 3 PORTFOLIO
ANSWERS 2025
, RFP2601 ASSESSMENT 3 Portfolio
QUESTION 1
1.1 Purpose of conducting reading assessments (3)
- To determine a learner’s current reading level and identify strengths and areas
needing support.
- To monitor progress over time and measure growth or stagnation.
- To inform instruction, including grouping, tasks, and targeted interventions.
- To guide planning for additional resources or supports and to communicate findings
with parents/colleagues.
- To provide evidence for accountability and to tailor learning goals and benchmarks.
1.2 Important factors to consider before conducting a reading assessment (5)
- Alignment with curriculum and learning outcomes: choose an assessment that
measures what you intend to teach and what is expected at that grade level.
- Language and accessibility: consider the learner’s home language, language
proficiency, and any barriers (e.g., visual/hearing needs, reading difficulties) and plan
appropriate accommodations.
- Assessment conditions and fairness: ensure a conducive, low-stress environment;
decide between formal vs informal methods; avoid biases; provide adequate time
and privacy if needed.
- Validity and reliability: use tools with clear, standardized scoring criteria and proven
consistency; use multiple measures when possible.
