Books Quote by Clare Landrigan
““If we are using a running record as a pre-assessment to look backward and assess what the reader already knows, then the running record is diagnostic.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Assessment Practices in Literacy, Clare Landrigan, 2020
A running record used before instruction serves as a diagnostic tool to gauge prior knowledge.
In simple terms: Pre‑assessment running records diagnose reading level.
Key Takeaway
Use records to tailor instruction.
Themes
assessment
diagnostic
reading instruction
pre‑assessment
Mood
analytical
practical
Type
instructional
reflective
When to use this quote
- Classroom reading
- individual tutoring
- curriculum planning
Key Concepts
Formative assessment
literacy development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you complement running records?
- What limitations exist in diagnostic reading data?
A Different Perspective
May not capture all learner strengths.
