Chapter # 3

Assessing Reading

Reaction paper by; LIcda: Sylvia Johnson S.


Make sure your assessment matches your reading program.

Test the skills you teach , and consider the target situation of your learners when developing reading assessment.


Choose a range of text types appropriate to your program.

Consider students’ background knowledge and interests in selecting texts. Some familiarity with the topic or vocabulary aids comprehension. However, students should actually have to read the text and not simply rely on prior knowledge in responding to questions. ( Never use texts that students have already read)


Use authentic or adapted texts whenever possible.

Check the texts for readability levels and vocabulary. Be certain that copied authentic materials are legible…., credit your sources !


Exploit the entire text.

Vary whole-text questions with those that focus on specific sections. Questions should cover all sections of a text.

Assess inferencing and critical thinking.

It is easy to ask questions about specific, stated details, but much more challenging to create items that require students to think beyond the printed text. Include questions that require students to think beyond what they see in print.