Whole Group/Small Group
Name a resource that could be used for whole and/or small group instruction.
ReaL Book, System 44 Book, Resources for Differentiated Instruction, Anchor Videos, Digital Resources. Can you add others?
Name the six tabs at the top of the screen when you log into SAM.
Home, Roster, Reports, Resources, Books, Portfolio
Name the tabs at the top when opening Teacher Cental.
Class drop down menu, Class Management, Data Dashboard, Teacher Tools, Bookshelf, Resources, Teach
What Reading Inventory score indicates the need for administration of the Phonics Inventory?
3-6: 400L
7-12: 600L
How many Series in System 44?
25 Series
Name an instructional routine.
Academic Discussion, Analyzing Media, Building Fluency, Close Reading, Do Now, Peer Feedback, Think (Write)-Pair-Share, Unpack the Prompt, Vocabulary Routine
Where are student rosters found that reveal the student UN/PW when logging in via the tinyurl?
Reports Tab, Student Roster
Which tab is accessed to adjust READ 180 settings such as software leveling, microphone access, and writing zone adjustments?
Class Management:
-Choose class and student
-Click Edit beside Product Settings
-See options such as: Leveling, Segment Reset, English Language Learner Options (7), Extending Reading and Writing Options, Support Options, Independent Reading, Workshop Assessment
What Lexile decrease indicates the need for a retest on the Reading Inventory?
100 Lexile point decrease
How many Segments are in READ 180 Universal?
25 Segments
What tool is used for grouping students in System 44 and READ 180?
The Groupinator!
What support options are available in SAM for System 44 students?
English Language Learner Options (Spanish Support), Support Option (Enable Video Captioning, Enable Accuracy Only Scoring), Extended Writing Zone (Enable Writing Zone)
Where are the new PDFs found for the ReaL Book?
Click on Resources
Choose a Workshop
On the left, filter for PDF File (Media Format)
Click on Apply Filters
All PDF files will be listed
What hardware is required to administer the Phonics Inventory?
A headset with a microphone
What is the AISD expectation for student software usage?
15-20 minutes daily, 3-5 times weekly
What are some of the different "teaching moves" in READ 180 whole/small group instruction?
Make it relevant, make connections, adapt procedures, anticipate challenges, use technology, ramp up the routines, expect more-get more, follow with feedback. (See the Professional Learning Guide, page 111, for more information. You can find the Professional Learning Guide in Teacher Central.)
Which report will inform student placement in System 44 or READ 180 at BOY?
Instructional Planning Report
What categories are found in Teacher Tools?
Assignment Board
Groupinator
When are students in AISD required to complete the Reading and Phonics Inventories?
BOY, MOY, EOY (A spring administration of the Reading Inventory is also allowed, if desired.)
How often should READ 180 Universal students finish a software segment?
A segment should be completed in 5-15 software sessions. (No matter how often a student logs in during a 24-hour period, this is counted as one session.)
What daily resource is available in System 44 and READ 180 for social and emotional support?
System 44: Positive Behavioral Support
READ 180: Wrap Up
Name the steps for viewing a student's historical Reading Inventory scores.
-Double click on the student name.
-Scroll down to Programs and click on Reading Inventory Grading Tools.
-The student's historical Reading Inventory scores will appear.
What student submissions are found in the Assignment Board?
Fluency Check
Writing Zone Submissions
Workshop Assessments
What could cause a Reading or Phonics Inventory Report to show "No Data"?
Once the report has been chosen, a date range or six weeks period must be chosen for the time period when a test was taken or data was gathered. (A date range can also be chosen on some reports for a custom date range.)
What is the role of student choice in selecting software segments and independent reading?
Six high-interest "Knowledge Clusters" motivate and engage students to spend extended periods of times in the "Knowledge Cluster" so students are able to develop the deep knowledge that comes from meaningful study of a topic. (See the Professional Learning Guide, page 88-89, for more information about "Knowledge Clusters".)