welcome to reading assistant!
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Welcome to Reading Assistant!. What is Reading Assistant?. A fun, new reading software for students in Grades 1 through 6 Will be used twice a week for approximately 30 minutes. What is the Purpose of Reading Assistant?. Help you to read better!. What is the Purpose of Reading Assistant?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to Reading Assistant!
A fun, new reading software for students in Grades 1 through 6
Will be used twice a week for approximately 30 minutes
What is Reading Assistant?
• Help you to read better!
What is the Purpose of Reading Assistant?
Practice “fluency”, which means you will practice reading more quickly and easily
What is the Purpose of Reading Assistant?
You will learn new vocabulary and improve comprehension.
What is the Purpose of Reading Assistant?
What is vocabulary?What is comprehension?
It will be fun!
What is the Purpose of Reading Assistant?
Reading Assistant Student Tour
Verify your headphone number Remove headphones from plastic bag Place the end of headphone (USB) into rear left USB
port of computer Place plastic bag under keyboard for safe keeping
HEADPHONE USE
Place headphones over your head with the boom on the left side and adjust to fit
Lower the boom until it reaches the corner of your mouth (NEVER BEND THE BOOM)
Immediately report any damage or problems – YOU are responsible to care for school equipment
HEADPHONE USE
When done, raise the boom straight up Remove the headphones from the head Unplug the USB from the computer (DO NOT
pull the wiring) Wipe down the headphone ear pieces and
mic with a wipe (used wipe goes in garbage)
Place headphones in plastic bag and lay to the right of the keyboard for collection
HEADPHONE USE
Pencil or pen Student Checklist (not needed for test) Headphones with mic Your student number and password to log on the
computer Your student number and Reading Assistant
password to log into www.scilearn.com
MATERIALS NEEDED IN LAB
You will need to complete a multiple-choice reading assessment based on your grade level
The test will determine your level on Reading Assistant—Those who read well will be placed on a higher level than those who struggle (so it won’t be too easy or too hard for anyone)
PLACEMENT TEST
CLICK the LOG IN in the left box (mySciLEARN)
How to Get to the Test
If asked for SCHOOL or DISTRICT, type “wood” or “woodland” in the box
Click “WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT” from the pull-down menu
WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT will appear in box – Click CONTINUE
How to Get to the Test
Type in your 5-digit student number for USERNAME
Type in the password given to you by your teacher for the PASSWORD
Click LOG IN
How to Get to the Test
Check for correct name (click THAT’S NOT ME if not your account)
Click START at bottom left on screen to begin
How to Get to the Test
Wait for test to load (need headphones – no audio for test)
Click START at bottom left to begin
TAKING THE TEST
Click on GREEN AUDIO CIRCLE to listen to question and answers
Click EXIT at bottom right to quit (either done or time is up) for work to save
TAKING THE TEST
Click LOGOUT button at top right to log out Your teacher will assign Reading Assistant
for next lab time
TAKING THE TEST