Reading Specialist Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Morpheme {Ans: in a language, the smallest unit that carries meaning; may be a word or a part of a word (such as a prefix)}Grade-level equivalent scores {Ans: Grade-level equivalent scores are determined by giving a test that is developed for a particular grade to students in other grades. For instance, test designers establish grade-equivalents for a 4th grade test by giving that same test to students who are in the 6th and the 2nd grades. Grade-level equivalent scores are often misunderstood; be careful when you interpret them with parents. If a 4th grader received a 7th grade equivalent score on a 4th grade reading achievement test, the parents may believe their child is ready for 7th grade material. Actually, the score means that the child reads 4th grade material as well as the average 7th grader.}Pragmatics {Ans: The speakers's intent, used to influence or control actions or attitudes of others. Adjusting one's tone or formality. Also includes inferring.}Constructed response assessments {Ans: With constructed response assessments (also referred to as subjective assessments), the answer is not visible -- the student must recall or construct it. Constructed response assessments are conducive to higher level thinking skills.}Flexible grouping