Third Grade Reading Guarantee | StateImpact Ohio - 0 views
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Background The idea behind the third-grade reading requirement is that it’s important for students to read by third grade in order to master other subjects. Plus, the requirement is intended to focus schools’ and parents’ attention on third-grade reading.
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Heather Armstrong on 27 Oct 13Provides more info on what students may be exempted from retainment.
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score below a certain level on the state reading test.
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Exceptions apply to students who are learning English and in special education programs and to students who have been behind in reading in past years, have been held back before and have received extra help.
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Gives background information on why they are implementing the reading guarantee.
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Ohio's Third Grade Reading Guarantee says that starting with students entering third grade in 2013-14, schools cannot promote to fourth grade students who score below a certain level on the state reading test. That level is slightly below the actual passing score on the state reading test, the Ohio Achievement Assessment.