Over the past few years, the controversy over reading instruction has become increasingly vocal. This is not the first time the reading community has disagreed about how children best learn to read. In the 1990s, a debate occurred between phonics-based instruction and whole language. At the time, whole language became the primary instructional method embraced … Continued
Students can easily get frustrated or bored while learning to read. In addition to limiting understanding, these hurdles can have a significant negative impact on a student’s attitude toward reading and their ability to read as they get older. Frustrations come in a variety of forms. Some readers find it difficult to get interested in … Continued
LevelUp Reader provides teachers with powerful tools to help their students grow into full-fledged readers. To get the most out of LevelUp Reader, it helps to first understand how students experience the platform. Assessing Reading Level with Intake and Progress Monitoring Assessments When logging into LevelUp Reader for the first time, students complete an intake … Continued