Mastery Checks occur at the end of each kit (1-7), and only once the student has completed each of the reading/spelling lessons for the current kit. It consists of reading/spelling components learned from current and past kits, as well as alphabet skills.

Reading- The teacher begins the assessment with the provided script from form A. The student is provided a list of twenty words that contains previously learned graphemes. The student is asked to prepare the words by reading silently. When ready, the student will read the words aloud. The teacher marks the miscues. The student is allowed to make a maximum of two errors or 90%.If the student does not pass form A with two or fewer errors, the teacher will provide additional instructional time with reading components in kit 1 for reteaching.

After two weeks, the teacher will reassess the student using form B. Mastery is two errors(90%) or better.

Spelling- The teacher begins the assessment with the provided script for list 1 reviewing the SOS procedures with the student. The student is assessed on the written copy, not the procedures or handwriting quality. The teacher dictates words from list 1, and analyzes the miscues. Along with the student, the data from the assessment is reviewed. If the student does not pass form 1 with two or fewer errors, the teacher will provide additional instructional time with spelling components in kit 1 for reteaching. After two weeks, the teacher will reassess the student using list 2. Mastery is two errors or better.

Alphabet- Formal evaluation of each student’s progress is accomplished through twelve Mastery Checks in the alphabet activities. A mastery check should only be administered once the student is ready and can be successful. The Alphabet Mastery Checks include:

Mastery for each Alphabet Mastery Check is no errors. If a student makes an error, re-administration with the same form is required after two weeks of reteaching.

Bibliography

MTS Publications; https://mtspublications.com/ .