NC score for writing is higher than for reading

[lottieandmia]

Dd is apparently a solid level 4 for writing but not quite a level 4 for reading.

I was thinking that surely it's unusual for it to be that way around? Should I be getting her to read more things at home?

Not exactly the same, but having been years ahead for reading (in relation to writing) dd1 just finished Y4 with exactly the same levels for both. I spoke to her teacher, who said that her reading is probably nearly a sub-level up but not quite - plus its quite normal for writing to start to catch up as they get older (ie KS2).

So...yes, you could put a tad more emphasis on reading (library summer reading challenge is good for eg) but also, not necessarily a problem. But you could speak to her teacher next term and find out if they are worried or not - presumably not, if they haven't said anything.

Thanks Elibean - my dd just finished year 4 too. The teacher didn't say anything about being concerned and her school report says she has made very good progress in all areas.

She always has a book that she is reading at home - maybe I should get her to read newspapers for her age as well. And I will look into the reading challenge.

I wouldn't worry at all then, lottieandmia

dd was assessed as 4c for both, though teacher said very nearly 4b for reading - whereas a year ago her writing was a whole level lower than her reading! I think they just improve at writing at this age, whereas reading is going at a steady pace...

One thing that I sometimes do re reading, is get dd to read out loud to me (she usually reads to herself). Its good to discuss the plot/characters/vocab occasionally, just to get into the habit of it - plus they naturally tend to gloss over any new word they don't understand. They can decode of course, but stopping to figure out a meaning by asking is frustrating when you're reading a good book - so opportunities get missed.

Not all the time, just sometimes!

Could it be that she reads so fast she doesn't stop to ask how to pronounce new words?
That happened to my daughter and we still laugh about it now.

I guess understanding which aspect of that level she is at her lowest may help yo uto see the context of teachers coments:
www.puriton.somerset.sch.uk/Understanding-reading-levels.aspx

Hi, really interested in this thread as my daughter has finished year 5 at 4c for reading and 4a for writing. I know that this is extremely unusual, as the Head confirmed during a brief conversation about this. In fact writing is the most unlikely subject in which to achieve Level 5 in year 6, I think only 28% of children do nationally (I looked at the statistics and can't exactly remember the % for reading and maths, but they are significantly higher). My child's teacher doesn't think it's dyslexia as her writing is so good but cannot explain the disparity...

My DD is extremely imaginative and loves writing stories, she reads a lot as well but is not that good at reading comprehension questions... is your DD similar lottie?

My dd is that way round too. I was surprised and asked her teacher about it. She said that it's because when reading out loud dd reads too fast, mumbles and doesn't use expression. I'm now getting her to read out loud more often to try and help her.

Thanks for replies and insight into this. Jaws - she certainly does enjoy writing more I think. I am not sure how she is at comprehension. Perhaps I could encourage her to do some comprehension stuff at home?

Hi again, reading comprehension is Reading, that's how they mark it, and there's a style to it, inference is very important...

The emphasis for high L4 and L5 is on inference, to deduce the indirect meaning of the text, author's intention , etc... I have bought some Bond Reading Comp papers to do in August...

Ah, I see. That could explain things then. I suppose if you don't read very carefully you could get a question wrong.