How To Use My Free Assessment to Identify What Phonics Skills Students Need to Work On

Strong phonics knowledge can lead to strong reading fluency, which can lead to strong comprehension! So phonics is key, but do you have the tools you need to pinpoint exactly which phonics skills students need to work on?
In this video, I’ll explain how to use my free phonics diagnostic assessment to identify phonics gaps with your students, figure out what each child needs to work on next, and group your students appropriately.
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[@LivMetzger-cs5uk]

So so so wonderful! I'm tutoring a first grader in phonics and didn't know where to begin (I usually do math)...I'm excited to use this beautiful diagnostic with her, thank you!

[@learningattheprimarypond]

You're so welcome! I'm glad it will be helpful! :)

[@Lena-zo2tl]

This is great, thanks!

[@learningattheprimarypond]

Have you ever been surprised by a gap in a child’s phonics knowledge that comes out in their reading or spelling?

[@jennifermatticola2507]

Thank you for this video. Very informative.

[@gretchencayan1166]

More informative videos. Thank you from PH!

[@mackenzieboswell6804]

I am a new teacher and just started using this assessment! It is a life saver! Thank you so much!

[@learningattheprimarypond]

Awesome Mackenzie!!

[@yvetteh5098]

Thanks 🌻

[@ammabee3693]

Especially during COVID

[@leahlegrand2863]

Thank you for creating this great assessment tool. It really pinpoints areas of weakness.

[@learningattheprimarypond]

Absolutely!

[@kellywagner1478]

This is super helpful! And makes a ton of sense!

[@learningattheprimarypond]

Glad to hear!!

[@funmiafo]

Yes

[@user-iu6uo8gi5z]

Hello @learningattheprimarypond, I have all all my assessments completed but now I am stuck as to where to go from here. Do you have any suggestions as to how to move forward or a video that maybe covers the next steps after assessing? Thank you for all your help!

[@learningattheprimarypond]

Hey! This blog helps provide some "next steps" - learningattheprimarypond.com/blog/use-this-phonics-diagnostic-to-see-where-your-kids-are-at-the-beginning-of-the-year/ Let me know if you have other questions though!!

[@AnnaSergeeva]

Thank you for this resource! I am a provate tutor, and wondered if I can use this for my rising 5th grader? She has troubles with phonics, when reading the words out loud she can pronounce the sounds incorrectly and have trouble reading words correctly that are more than 4 letters, or words that are not familiar to her. She is bilingual student, so I think that also affects her reading skills. Any advice will be helpful.

[@learningattheprimarypond]

Hi Anna! I think this would be a great place to start for the student you're working with. It will give you tons of helpful information so you know where to start! Let me know once you've given the assessment if you need more support :)

[@missrayishat]

Would you use this same assessment for kindergarten?

[@learningattheprimarypond]

Yes, I would! They might not be able to get through all components which is totally fine. But it will give you tons of helpful data for starting point!

[@nt3926]

Do you have the diagnostic assessment in digital form?

[@learningattheprimarypond]

Hey there! Can you give me a little bit more info as to what parts you'd want in a digital form? Do you mean a way to record the data digitally? Or something else? Could you give me your email and I can reach out so we can try and get you what you're looking for?

[@sandymuir7334]

Yes