Teacher Notes The purpose of this “whole class” assessment is to determine which vowel sounds students can and cannot accurately read. Although, the test actually determines word recognition, rather than pronunciation, the correlation between the two is statistically significant and the results are valid and prescriptive. In other words, teachers can reliably use this diagnostic data to effectively differentiate instruction.

Teacher Notes Consonant Sounds Phonics Assessment The purpose of this “whole class” assessment is to determine which common consonant blends students can and cannot accurately read. Although, the test actually determines word recognition, rather than pronunciation, the correlation between the two is statistically significant and the results are valid and prescriptive. In other words, teachers can reliably use this diagnostic data to effectively differentiate instruction.