What is involved in a reading assessment?

When you register for classes or if you are interested in learning more, our first step will be the reading assessment. 

Every student is unique and has been exposed to different teachings and experiences. The assessment helps us identify what students already know, the skills they need to review, and the gaps we need to fill.

The assessment helps us identify what students already know, the skills that they need to review, the gaps we need to fill.

The initial assessment will later be used as a starting point to monitor the child’s progress in the program. 

The assessment will likely focus on five elements: 

• Oral comprehension and production, including vocabulary and the ability to speak and understand the French language.

• Phonemic awareness: the ability to identify and manipulate individual sounds orally.

• Phonics: to identify and correctly use written letters, letter combinations (graphemes) and their sounds.

• Reading fluidity: the ability to read words and sentences fluently

• Reading comprehension 

How to prepare

We ask that children sit comfortably in a quiet, distraction-free room with a working computer or tablet for the online meeting. If they are used to wearing a headset, they are welcome to use it.

Sit comfortably, in a quiet, distraction-free room with a working computer or tablet.

We meet with the child first. The assessment itself takes between 20 and 30 minutes. We ask parents not to help them unless they have a technical problem. After we meet with the child, we discuss with the parent(s). Whether or not the parents choose to continue with the process with us, we discuss the results and explain how we would address key learning needs and gaps. 

What happens next?

Following the initial consultation, parents receive an email with a complete report and a welcome document containing information about classes, policies, payments, etc. 

As a last word, please remember that many factors can affect the assessment results. Some kids are nervous, they can be tired, or intimidated. We try to capture a glimpse of the reading journey.  Students’ learning is constantly reevaluated, and we adjust the program as we work together. Our ultimate goal is for each student to achieve their highest potential! 

To book a free reading assessment, fill out the form at the bottom of this page: www.mpm-frenchreading.com/schedule-a-class

We look forward to getting to know your child!