Baseline+Data

I studied the eMetric scores for the reading portion of the Dakota Step Test for the 5th grade class of 2008-2009. The results from the Dakota Step Test for each of the reading strands:

R1 - 67% R2 - 68% R3 - 60% R4 - 70% R5 - 63%

develop interpretation and form responses. and mood. geographical locations.
 * Indicator 2:** Students can comprehend and fluently read text.
 * 5.R.2.1** Students can utilize comprehension strategies while constructing meaning.
 * Indicator 3:** Students can apply knowledge of text structures, literary devices, and literary elements to
 * 5.R.3.1** Students can distinguish literary genres based on characteristics, structures, and patterns
 * 5.R.3.2** Students can interpret literary elements of character, setting, plot, theme, point of view,
 * 5.R3.3** Students can identify literary devices within text.
 * Indicator 4:** Students can interpret and respond to diverse, multicultural, and time period texts.
 * 5.R.4.1** Students can examine and compare texts from various cultures, time periods, and
 * Indicator 5**: Students can access, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational texts.
 * 5.R.5.1** Students can select information from two or more reference sources to meet a goal.
 * 5.R.5.2** Students can identify the author's purpose in argumentative and persuasive text.
 * 5.R.5.3** Students can choose references to meet the needs of an assigned task.

I decided to use Achievement Series tests in each of this reading areas to establish which reading skills to incorporate in my project.