It depends on if the student’s reading problem is related to a disability. It could be an intellectual disability, learning disability, hearing impairment or some other kind of disability. It is crucial as a teacher to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities. Tests should not be a form of punishment to students. Students’ ability to read should not be the main point of the assessment. Assessment is the tool to evaluate if the student has learned the material and if the teacher has presented the material to students that could be understandable. As a science teacher, there are more ways to assess students. Tests should not be the only way to assess students’ knowledge on the content. If a student needs an oral test or some other format of a test to present his or her ability, then there should be alternative test available for that student.
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I think there has to be tests, but I think there are other ways of assessing a student's grasp on the subject. Projects and group work are great! even informal assessments will help the teachers know if the students are on track.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you osm2580- why is this student struggling with reading? Is it a learning disability or did he/she never learn how to read? If it's the latter, then the teacher has more to worry about than how they do on a science test. Reading is an imperative part of science, so not being able to read will hamper a student's ability to learn the material. However, if it is a learning disability or physical disability, then it is the responsibility of the teacher to make proper accommodations.
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