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July 10 & 11 Pre-Assessment

This pre-assessment will gauge your knowledge of the science of reading prior to attending the two-day training.

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Question 1 of 10

The Simple View of Reading is depicted as a multiplication problem instead of an addition problem because: 

A

most people understand multiplication better than addition

B

no amount of one component can make up for lack of competence in the other component

C

the two components are not independent

Question 2 of 10

The steps of the problem-solving process in MTSS include 

A

problem definition, problem analysis, plan development and implementation, and plan evaluation

B

problem admiration, problem resolution and problem evaluation

C

plan, do, study, act

Question 3 of 10

One purpose of universal screening assessment is: 

A

measuring achievement

B

labeling students as dyslexic

C

finding students who are at risk

Question 4 of 10

Based on the learning hierarchy, people learn new information in this sequence: 

A

accuracy, fluency, application

B

fluency, accuracy, application

C

application, fluency, accuracy

Question 5 of 10

The science of reading definition includes a vast body of scientific evidence. 

A

true

B

false

Question 6 of 10

Older struggling readers may have difficulty with and need support with phonemic awareness and phonics. 

A

true

B

false

Question 7 of 10

The five essential early literacy skills are:

A

phonemic awareness, the alphabetic principle, vocabulary, text reading fluency, and reading comprehension

B

concepts of print, letter recognition, oral language, phonological awareness, and executive functioning

C

reading, writing, spelling, speaking, and listening

Question 8 of 10

Which statement below best describes explicit instruction? 

A

Explicit instruction kills the love of learning

B

Explicit instruction involves drilling on skills

C

Explicit instruction is unambiguous

Question 9 of 10

The IDA definition of dyslexia includes: 

A

lack of motivation

B

difficulty with word reading and spelling

C

reversing letters

Question 10 of 10

The definition of structured literacy includes: 

A

guidance on what to teach and how to teach

B

reliance on discovery learning

C

prescribed programs for teaching

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