FTCE Reading K-12 Practice Exam

At what level is frustration determined for children according to reading metrics?

1. Reading at level K or lower

2. Reading at level L or higher

3. Reading at an above-average level

4. Reading any text at random

The correct answer is: Reading at level L or higher

The determination of frustration level in children's reading metrics is based on their ability to comprehend and process texts suited to their reading level. Reading at level L or higher indicates that a child is engaging with material that is considered challenging for them. At this stage, if a child struggles to understand the content, they may experience frustration, reflecting a mismatch between their reading abilities and the complexity of the text. In educational assessments, texts are often graded at various levels, and when children read below their level, they are generally able to decode but may face less understanding. Therefore, reading at level K or lower does not typically evoke frustration, as it usually aligns better with their capabilities. Reading at an above-average level or randomly selects texts could lead to frustration, but only level L or higher specifically signifies that a child is interacting with texts that likely exceed their reading proficiency based on evaluation criteria.