PAST
What pillar does the PAST assess?
Phonemic Awareness
What are CVC stand for ?
Consonant-vowel- consonant
What does GWL stand for?
Graded Word List
Are we giving the oral or silent passages?
Oral passages
What mark do we use if the student read the word correctly.
A checkmark
What level comes after the syllable level?
Onset-rime
If a student misses 2 of the real words on the phonics screener, do you go on to the nonsense words?
No
Do you give the GWL before or after the reading passages? why?
Before, because it helps you determine where to start the reading passages.
How do you know what passage to begin on with a student?
You start one level below their independent level on the GWL.
Why is it important to know a student's errors when reading?
It will determine your instruction.
How many seconds for the answer to be automatic?
2 seconds
True or False. You stop the phonics screener when they miss 8/10 or lower on two skills in a row.
True
If a student decodes a word sound by sound in 5 seconds, do you count it correct?
No, they must be automatic when reading the words.
We stop testing on the reading passages when a student reaches what reading level?
Frustration
Is a self-correction counted as an error?
No
What do you do if a student gets the answer wrong.
Why do we give nonsense words on the phonics screener?
To be sure they can blend the sounds. If it is a real word it might already be a sight word for them.
How many words can a student miss to be independent on the GWL?
0-1
To determine what level a student is reading on you look at word recognition and _________________.
Comprehension
You draw a long above the word and write what the student said.
What mark do you give for an automatic?
x
What is a consonant blend?
Two consonants next to each other. You can hear both sounds.
How many words does a student need to miss to be at the frustrational level and discontinue the test?
3 or more words
On the comprehension questions, can you accept an answer if it is similar to the answer provided?
Yes, use your teacher judgement.
What mark do you use to show an omission (student left a word out)?
A line above the word.