How To Administer RoboKind Phonics Assessment

The goal of this article is to guide Phonics partners through effectively administering the RoboKind Phonics Assessments.

Overview:

RoboKind Phonics offers two types of assessments: Pre/Post Assessment and Progress Monitoring Assessment.

The Pre and Post Assessments are identical and are designed to measure the student's progress before and after completing Level 1.

• Phonics Level 1 consists of 68 lessons spread across four units.
• Progress Monitoring Assessments are administered after every 10 lessons.

Accessing the Pre/Post Assessment:

The pre-assessment will automatically appear for students before starting their lessons. Alternatively, it can be accessed through the "select a lesson" menu.

• Duration: Approximately 10 minutes.

Administering the Progress Monitoring Assessment:

Conducted after every 10 lessons, this assessment does not include an attitude survey for students to express their feelings about reading (only in pre/post assessment)

• Duration: Approximately 6 minutes.

Common Features in Both Assessments:

Both assessments utilize a quick check-up called the "Letter Naming Sprint" and "Silly Word Sprint". Every time an assessment is taken, different random letters and words are presented to the student.

• Duration: Each sprint lasts for one minute.

Conducting the Sprints:

The robot/avatar begins with an introduction. Click "Next" to proceed.

Letter Naming Sprint:

Introduction, example, and timed assessment are provided. If students are unsure, they can opt for "skip" or "I don't know".

On the facilitator side, click the "start" button.

• A letter will appear on the student's screen.

• Use the stopwatch on your screen to time the student.

• Mark responses as:

  • Correct: Click the green checkmark.

  • Incorrect: Click the red X.

• If a student hesitates for more than three seconds, provide the letter's name.

• Corrections can be made by clicking on the letter and adjusting the response.

Silly Word Sprint:

Introduction, example, and timed assessment are provided. Words are CVC or closed syllables with short vowels.

• Use the stopwatch on your screen to time the student.

• Mark responses as:

  • Correct: Click the green checkmark.

  • Incorrect: Click the red X.

• Corrections can be made by clicking on the word and adjusting the response.

Administering the Attitude Survey:

Consists of 20 questions. The facilitator should read each question aloud to the student.

• The student will click on a face to indicate their feelings.

• Students should not read the questions themselves.

After completing the assessment, a "great job/reward" screen will appear to congratulate the student.

Assessment Tips:

• Ensure a quiet environment for the student during the assessment.

• Encourage the student to take their time and do their best.

• At the end of the assessment, the teacher can make notes about the student in the survey.
  • Example: This student is nonverbal and this might impact the results