FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

What conclusion can a teacher accurately make from Sharon's reading assessment scores?

1. She scored below grade level in all areas.

2. She scored higher than 70% of students in recalling details and above grade level in author's purpose.

3. Her main idea identification score is the best reflection of her reading ability.

4. She performed poorly in making inferences.

The correct answer is: She scored higher than 70% of students in recalling details and above grade level in author's purpose.

The conclusion that Sharon scored higher than 70% of students in recalling details and above grade level in author's purpose accurately reflects her performance in specific areas of reading. This choice indicates that Sharon has demonstrated strengths in those aspects, highlighting her abilities in detail recall and understanding the author's intent, which are key components of reading comprehension. By identifying her performance relative to her peers in recalling details, it suggests that she is proficient in that area, giving insight into her overall reading capabilities. Additionally, performing above grade level in understanding the author's purpose indicates advanced comprehension skills, which further reinforces her strengths as a reader. This conclusion provides a more nuanced understanding of her reading skills compared to a blanket statement about her performance in all areas or any implications of weaknesses.