Reteach lessons as needed based on your lesson observations, Mastery Test data, Group Assessment results, and Informal Reading Observations.
The Mastery Tests in Sets 1–5 assess students' knowledge of the sound-spellings and high-frequency words taught as indicated by the Mastery Test Assessment Notes every four weeks in the Small-Group Foundational Skills Teacher’s Manual.
Analyze Mastery Test data using guidance provided in Mastery Test Assessment Notes and use that analysis to inform instructional decisions.
- What phonics errors were observed? Per student? Per group?
- What high-frequency word errors were observed? Per student? Per group?
Reteach all or specific spelling-sounds or high-frequency words using the reteaching guidance and reteaching student book provided every two weeks.
- Mastery Tests occur at Weeks 4 and 8 of a set, and Weeks 12 and 14 in Set 5 as well.
- Reteaching suggestions occur in Weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8 of a set, and Weeks 10, 12, and 14 in Set 5 as well.
The Group Assessment guides the reteaching opportunities in Weeks 2 and 6 of a set and Week 10 in Set 5. Important reteaching suggestions are provided in the Suggestions sections of the Group Assessment record sheet.
Use the information in the Reteaching section and the same three-day pattern laid out for the regular weeks, dividing spelling-sounds and high-frequency words to be taught over the first two days, introducing the new book on Day 2, and following up with review, rereading, and discussion on Day 3.