Arkansas Foundations of Reading Test (FORT)

What is planned based on assessment data to help students meet performance goals in reading?

1. Free Reading Time

2. Guided Reading Sessions

3. Literacy Intervention

4. Reading Competitions

The correct answer is: Free Reading Time

The correct answer focuses on an instructional strategy that is directly informed by assessment data to support students in achieving their reading performance goals. In the context of reading instruction, the use of guided reading sessions is centered around small group instruction tailored to the specific needs of students, as determined by their assessment results. Guided reading involves carefully selecting texts that match the students' reading levels and comprehension abilities. During these sessions, the teacher provides targeted support, scaffolding, and strategies that directly address the individual needs of each student. This allows for differentiated instruction that is responsive to the strengths and weaknesses identified through assessments. While free reading time, literacy interventions, and reading competitions can all play a role in a comprehensive literacy program, guided reading sessions are particularly focused on the assessment-driven approach to enhance reading skills strategically. They create an environment where literacy development is closely linked to the data gathered about students' abilities, ensuring that activities are meaningful and purposeful in helping students reach their reading goals.