Individualized Testing Case Study
Max is a 7 year old third grader at South Park Elementary School in Wethersfield, CT. According to Max’s teachers, his current DRA level is 20, which is approximately one year below his current grade placement. Benchmark level entering grade 3 is level 28. Max was referred for tutoring by his classroom teacher and the reading specialist because he is functioning approximately a year below his current grade placement in reading.
The purpose of testing Max was to identify his current strengths and weaknesses in order to develop a plan of individualized instruction based on his needs. The reading interest survey revealed that Max enjoys reading mysteries and books in the areas of science and history. Max stated that he likes soccer and his
favorite subject in school is math. Therefore, his interests and preferences were considered in the development of an intervention plan in order to ensure his engagement and investment.
The purpose of testing Max was to identify his current strengths and weaknesses in order to develop a plan of individualized instruction based on his needs. The reading interest survey revealed that Max enjoys reading mysteries and books in the areas of science and history. Max stated that he likes soccer and his
favorite subject in school is math. Therefore, his interests and preferences were considered in the development of an intervention plan in order to ensure his engagement and investment.