Unless an extensive evaluation has been conducted recently, I administer informal and sometimes formal tests before I begin working with a student. I usually conduct this assessment during the first one or two sessions together.
The specific tests I give depend on the age level of the student and purpose for tutoring, but I generally attempt to determine reading level, strengths, and weaknesses. With younger students, frequent running records during regular tutoring sessions also inform my teaching. A running record is a notation of someone’s oral reading.
We can also make arrangements for more extensive testing, with a written and/or oral report, if you are interested. My normal hourly rate would apply for both testing and writing the report.
Two kindergartners
If you would like to know more specifically which tests I give, feel free to contact me.
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