Count errors (15)

Count self-corrects (5)

Put errors over running words (15/150 = 1/10= 1:10- 1 error for every 10 words)= 10% error rate, or 90% accuracy

Self-correction ratio- put # of self-corrects over # of errors AND self-corrects (5/20= 1/4= 1:4= 25% self-correct rate- Student self-corrects 25% of own errors.

Check with your school on what accuracy rate they consider acceptable (depending on whether they want you to report an instructional reading level or an independent one) and find out if they are accounting for comprehension and/or fluency (in which case you need to time the students as they read).

Some extra advice: if you’re a new teacher, you’re going to need support from someone at your school. Pick a teacher who seems competent and kind, and say, “I’m doing my best, but can I ask you about a few things?” Or, ask your principal to recommend a teacher who may be willing to spend some time explaining things. It’s a sign that you want to do better- not that you’re incompentent, so don’t be afraid to ask for help!

(I’m a student teacher, btw, and was just introduced to this method 2 days ago by the school Literacy Support Worker)

the charts are in it for accuracy rates

accuracy rate…running words divided by errors then check the chart for accuracy rate

self correction rate…add errors and self corrections then divide by self corrections…for example 4 errors +2 sc=6 divided by 2=3 a self correction rate of 1:3 like that is ok…any self correction rate of 1:3 or less is good