reading assessment analysis

Task: This task has 2 parts. Part 1: Select three (3) reading assessment tools currently used in schools from the choices below. One must include a commercially produced diagnostic normative assessment tool currently used in schools. Miscue analysis Multilit • WARP • WARL NARA- Neale Analysis of Reading Ability PM Benchmarking Kit SPAT-R – Sutherland Phonological Awareness Test – (revised) The Burt Word Reading Test TORCH – Tests of Reading Comprehension Waddington Reading Test YARC – York Assessment of Reading Comprehension For each of the three assessment tools you will outline the following (500 words for each tool): 1. What element of reading is being assessed? 2. How is it being assessed? 3. Who is it suitable for? 4. Type of assessment? 5. Is there an evidence-base for this assessment tool? Part 2: Select one (1) of the reading assessment tools and justify its use. You can discuss this assessment tool in relation to a single student or a specific cohort of students. For this section (1000 words) you will outline the following: 1. A brief profile of student/students 2. Outline why this tool is appropriate for the student/students 3. Justify discussion with clear linkages to research. Consider any limitations