This document discusses the importance of using various assessments to evaluate student reading abilities. It instructs the reader to create a chart identifying informal, formal, formative, and summative assessments used in reading. The reader is asked to compare and contrast a minimum of five assessments using the Depth of Knowledge resource and support claims with peer-reviewed research, citing sources in APA format.

1. Consider the importance of using a variety of assessments in the
teaching of reading.
Create a chart that identifies various types of informal, formal,
formative, and summative assessments (e.g., DRA, running
records, DIBELS) used to assess students reading abilities.
Compare and contrast a minimum of five assessments, using the
Depth of Knowledge resource for reference.
Use peer-reviewed articles and/or other research-based Internet
sites in support of your content.
While APA format is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text
citations and references should be presented using APA
documentation guidelines.