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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is a requirement on the mClass assessments (standardized benchmark assessments given 3 times per year to students in grades K-2) to demonstrate comprehension in writing above a reading level 16.  It is not an idiotic standard--do you really think someone has comprehended what they've read if they cannot answer a question in writing about what they've read, citing evidence from the text?  [/quote]

In my son's case, it was completely idiotic and futile in first grade, because his reading capabilities were significantly higher than his writing capabilities - which often happens for young children starting school. So what was actually measured was his written expression, not his reading comprehension.
My son is in third grade this year, and blending reading and writing assessments is now much more appropriate, because written expression is starting to align with reading comprehension. He can do 5-6th grade level reading comprehension worksheets.

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