1. Case Study Guideline
Due Session 12 – April 14
Select a struggling reader to conduct a case study
Attain background information
Administer Observation of Student Behaviors
Administer two assessments:
• Reading Diagnostic Assessment such as DAR
• Informal Reading Assessment (Phonic Survey, FCAT Mock Test, Monthly
Assessment, FAIR, etc.)
Important Factors to look at:
• School Attendance
• Has the student been previously retained?
• Home Environment
• Parental Involvement
• Does the student attend before/after school tutoring
• Grades
• FCAT Scores
• PSAT or SAT Scores
• Success Maker Data
• FAIR Data
Once you have collected all your data, write your report. The report must include the
following:
1. Background information
2. Visual Interpretation of Results
2. 3. Summary of information attained
4. Recommendations (minimum of 5 recommendations for each assessment)