Thursday, October 4, 2012

Module 4: Video Summary


Video summary (Running records):
            I found these videos to be very helpful in regards to the accurate marks of how to make a running record. Personally, I have been one to make up my own markings as I go because I could not always remember the correct ways to mark the reading. Therefore, this video was very insightful to me. My favorite tip was when a child sounds out a word, that you write down their initial sounds/attempts and then once they get the word correct, then you make a “tick/correct” mark. Previously I may have just circled that work or marked missed, however, the student deserves the note that he sounded it out and then correctly figured out the word. Running records are a very important formative assessment that are so necessary to perform with students whenever necessary. They allow for the teacher to know what areas a particular student struggles with and then, the best steps to take to help student. Therefore, these reminders were helpful because they always remind me of the value of formatively assessing our students to give them the best learning possible. I enjoyed watching these videos and feel much more prepared and knowledgeable for the next time I do a running record with the students in my classroom.

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