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However, the PP's point that measuring reading via writing skills may not truly reflect the child's reading (including reading comprehension skills) is valid.  In my son's case, he has a disability that affects small motor skills including the ability to hold a pencil and write.  Therefore, his disability impacts is writing skills and what he puts on the paper.  If you have him verbally explain the answer, he can go into depth about what he reads much more so than what he can put on paper in the allotted time.  Therefore, his reading group does not match up to his reading skill level.  We are seeing the same impact in math because of the added demand to write in that subject.[/quote]

That is true but the purpose of testing is to place them in groups.  Basically it doesn't matter how well you can read if you can't write.  But it's still good to be able to read at a higher level.  Then the work in class can focus on writing so that that the student can improve that skill.  [/quote]

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