Athens City Schools, in compliance with the requirements of Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee, administers reading assessments to determine students’ progress in achieving literacy. With the exception of students who are exempt from the Guarantee’s requirements, students are administered the following progress-monitoring assessments. Additionally, the district monitors progress in mathematical skills and understanding in order to adjust instruction to individual need:
Assessment
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Typical Time to Administer
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Grades Administered
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When Administered
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Results Reported
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Acadience Reading
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15-30 minutes
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K, 1, 2
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Fall, Winter, Spring
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Printed results delivered during Parent-Teacher conferences.
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iReady Reading*
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45-90 minutes
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3-8
|
Fall, Winter, Spring
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Printed results delivered during Parent-Teacher conferences.
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iReady Math* |
45-90 minutes |
K-8 |
Fall, Winter, Spring |
Printed results delivered during Parent-Teacher conferences |
*Detailed information for these assessments can be found here: Acadience Reading, iReady Reading & Math