If the error code is X, it means the student...
Q
Student did not answer the intended question
Student is on the right track but the answer is limited
Tell me more
When a student makes the same error with the same word during the running record...
Record the error on the running record in the STEP Toolkit the first time only, and mark the remaining repeated errors as correct (so the Toolkit doesn’t calculate it every time, leading to an invalid overall accuracy)
PE
Student used too much prior knowledge or personal experience when responding
Student is on the right track but the answer lacks evidence
What in the story makes you think that?
When a student provides a correct inference to a critical thinking question but no evidence, even when prompted, you should...
Cite this in the answer box for that particular question of the student’s assessment and mark evidence as correct (because we do not want an incorrect evidence finding to hold them back from achieving the next level when their inference is accurate)
F
Student gave information from the text or illustrations when responding; did not make an inference
The student is relying on personal experience
What in the story makes you think that?
When a student provides a correct inference to an inferential question but no evidence, even when prompted, you should...
Cite this in the answer box for that particular question of the student’s assessment and mark evidence as correct (because we do not want an incorrect evidence finding to hold them back from achieving the next level when their inference is accurate)
L
Student provides only part of the response
Student is mixing up characters or plot elements
Why do you think that?
OR
What in the story makes you think that?
Which resource should you refer to if you are not sure whether to accept a comprehension answer?
Our STEP Comprehension Norming Guide!
C
Student misinterprets plot elements, characters, or utilizes the wrong part of the text
Student gave text evidence/a factual response and now has to make an inference
Why is that important?
OR
Tell me more!
Which resource should you refer to if you are struggling with what to prompt for a particular error type?
Our coding one-pager!