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.
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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)
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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.
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A letter will appear on the student's screen.
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Use the stopwatch on your screen to time the student.
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Mark responses as:
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Correct: Click the green checkmark.
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Incorrect: Click the red X.
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If a student hesitates for more than three seconds, provide the letter's name.
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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.
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Use the stopwatch on your screen to time the student.
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Mark responses as:
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Correct: Click the green checkmark.
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Incorrect: Click the red X.
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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.
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Students should not read the questions themselves.
After completing the assessment, a "great job/reward" screen will appear to congratulate the student.
Assessment Tips:
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Ensure a quiet environment for the student during the assessment.
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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