Should Students Be Told Their Reading Level?

The article addresses the growing concern over declining literacy rates among students, exacerbated since the pandemic. Teacher Amber advocates for consistent communication regarding students' reading levels, which tends to diminish in middle and high school despite its importance. Citing a significant percentage of adults reading below a 6th-grade level, she emphasizes that sharing reading levels could provide students necessary insight into their skills. This transparency may foster motivation and a desire to improve, despite the fears of discouragement associated with revealing such information.

"I'm starting to think that we need to be more straightforward with students about their progress and where they're at academically," said high school teacher Amber, who goes by @amber.mariee44 on TikTok.

"I think for a lot of students having a real reality check like that, where it's like, hey, you're in high school, but it looks like you're reading at a fifth grade level," she explained.

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