Connecticut Foundations of Reading Test (FORT) Practice

Which of the following is NOT one of the three things a Running Record measures?

1. The reading strategies employed

2. The number of pages read

3. The accuracy rate of reading

4. The reader's track progress

The correct answer is: The number of pages read

A Running Record is a tool used by educators to assess a student's reading abilities by capturing how they read aloud. It measures several components that give insight into a reader's performance and skills. The first aspect it measures includes the reading strategies employed by the student. By observing how students decode words, make predictions, self-correct, or use context clues, educators gain significant insight into the student’s comprehension and fluency abilities. Additionally, a Running Record tracks the accuracy rate of the reading. This involves calculating the percentage of words read correctly against the total number of words, which provides a direct measure of the student's reading proficiency. Furthermore, a Running Record allows educators to monitor the reader's progress over time. By conducting Running Records at various intervals, teachers can see how a student's reading level changes, whether they are improving or encountering difficulties, and help tailor instruction accordingly. In contrast, measuring the number of pages read is not a component assessed by a Running Record. This measure does not provide specific information about the reading strategies, comprehension, or accuracy that are critical for understanding a student's overall reading development. Thus, this element is not aligned with the primary focus of Running Records.