Unit 5 Session 1 Letrs (2025)

FAQs

How many questions are on the letrs unit 1 assessment? ›

Unit assessments (10 questions) are given at the end of each LETRS unit. Volumes 1 and 2 each have four unit assessments. The unit assessment is not timed, and you can reference your notes or manual.

A Certificate of Completion means the participant earned a Unit Score of less than 80%. A Certificate of Mastery means that you earned a Unit Score of 80% or higher.

Time to complete LETRS

The time to complete the reading, online, and Bridge to Practice activities will vary, but as a rough guide, each volume takes approximately 48-60 hours of individual study to complete. Online course (including reading/participant manual): approximately eight hours per unit.

In unit 5, Oral Language and Vocabulary, participants will gain an understanding of the importance of vocabulary, knowing vocabulary words in depth, determining which words to directly teach, techniques for introducing new words, effective ways to practice new words, and how to create a language-rich classroom.

Passing score expectations are 80% for each assessment to receive the READ Act designation. What if I don't get an 80% on the post assessments? If you wish to have the READ Act designation, you must retake the assessment(s). You will call Voyager Sopris and they can reset the assessment for you for a $49 fee.

It can take upwards of 160 hours to complete over the course of two years.

Attend both days of Unit training, with one full day dedicated to each Unit pair (Units 1–2 and 3–4). These can be virtual or in person, spread across several months. Pass the end-of-course exam following Unit 4 with a score of 90% or better. If you score an 80–89%, a one-time exam retake may be requested.

These graduate credit hours can be applied toward a masters degree at an accredited university. LETRS provides educators with the background, depth of knowledge, and tools to teach language and literacy skills to students in grades K–3 or older students who struggle with reading.

LETRS Online Learning Platform — Each unit in the online learning platform consists of sessions. Units 1-4 each have eight sessions, and Units 5-8 each have six sessions. To reinforce your understanding, you will complete activities throughout each session.

Some seemed surprised to learn that an IES study found that LETRS training improved teacher knowledge but did not improve student outcomes. “Food for thought,” tweeted Tim Rasinski, highlighting that many states have made LETRS training the heart of their “Science of Reading” investment strategies.

Does LETRS track your time? ›

Time. To qualify for a reading endorsement, a participant must complete at least 40 hours of online coursework. The LETRS platform automatically logs a participant's time spent in the LETRS course. * This time must be at least 32 hours in order for a participant to qualify for a reading endorsement.

Live In-Person Training and Live Online Support

Flexible training options provided via face-to-face, webinar, online meeting, or conference call.

LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) is proven professional development designed to help teachers master the content and principles of effective language and literacy instruction. Its content extends across the five essential components of reading plus oral language, spelling, and writing.

Each LETRS course* can be counted toward one three-credit graduate-level degree, for a total of 12 graduate credits. To be eligible for credit, registrant must score 80% or higher (mastery) in the LETRS course for each unit.

Featuring LETRS co-authors and keynote speaker Dr. Kymona Burk, senior policy fellow at ExcelinEd, this unique conference is dedicated to embracing the science of reading and boosting pre-K–5 literacy outcomes.

Overall, teachers seem to keep assessments to an average of 11.4 questions for elementary school teachers and 15.3 for middle and high schoolers.

The CPEN Exam is a computer-delivered exam consisting of 175 multiple-choice questions.

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This usually takes about 75-80 questions for math and 55-65 questions for English language arts, and can be done over the course of a few sessions.