Publish at November 22 2022 Updated November 22 2022
Traditionally, reading fluency checks are an individual activity. The teacher takes each student aside, listens carefully as they read, and hopes the rest of the class stays focused on their work... times 20+ students! The logistics of fluency checks have traditionally limited the number of opportunities educators can provide for students to practice.No longer.
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