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I also took part in a JK cycle looking into Flipped Learning. For the JK cycle this worked well. I am unsure how I can integrate this into my everyday classroom practice yet.
I've now been using Lexia for 9 weeks and Reading Plus of 6 weeks. Now that I have some class data, this webinar was able to focus on unpacking what the data was telling me. Now I can respond to the data. Reading PlusCertificates will display on home page once they are earned. Certificates are awarded for completing a level. To complete a level you need to achieve a set number (often 7) combos. A combo is when you get 80% or higher twice in a row in a SeeReader. If you complete 3 combos in a row you are awarded with a POWER. This is essentially a get out of jail free card (to use once if you get under 80%). A typical year's progress with a student's reading rate is 12 words per year. Students are invited to increase their guided reading rate when they achieve over 80% in comprehension. As the teacher, I need to keep an eye on students who aren't pushing themselves. I have a number of students in my class who prefer to take the safe way out to ensure they get it right. I am able to adjust the guided rates for these students. The table above shows groups of students with similar needs. Using the skill summary I am able to see any trends for the class. This tool allows me to identify the specific comprehension strategy that needs more work - both as a group and for individuals. Once specific next steps have been identified, all you need to do is to go to skillscoach.readingplus.com and click on the comprehension skill. (See below for samples). The tutorials have the same skill modelled at two different levels - basic & intermediate. Another report available is the assignment completion summary. At a glance you can see what students are reading, how long it is taking, their reading rate & comprehension. Reading Plus also has a link learn.readingplus.com/teaching-tools to a range of teaching tools. LexiaWhen students login for the first time they complete a series of tasks. The programme identifies their level by testing their decoding/phonics and comprehension/whole language. When you log in your dashboard shows a summary of what targets are being met. Lexia will alert me when there are students that are struggling with a particular concept. There are a few ways that the lesson can be delivered. You can... click on the link and follow the detailed lesson plan; enter demo mode and work through examples with the student; or teach your own lesson. Lexia provides graphs to show progress with each skill. If the graph begins to plateau, a lesson is needed.
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