What corrective action can a teacher take if a formative assessment reveals a student's struggle with comprehension?

When a formative assessment indicates that a student is struggling with comprehension, providing additional support and adjusting instruction is the most effective and responsive action a teacher can take. This approach allows the teacher to identify specific areas where the student may be having difficulty and to tailor instruction to meet the student's needs.

By offering additional support, such as differentiated instruction, targeted practice, or one-on-one assistance, the teacher helps ensure that the student can develop the necessary skills to improve comprehension. Adjusting instruction may also involve modifying the materials used, incorporating more visual aids, or using strategies that engage the student more effectively in the learning process. This tailored approach acknowledges the individual learning pace and style of each student, promoting a more equitable learning environment.

In contrast, ignoring the results would not address the student's needs, increasing the difficulty of the text without adequate support could lead to further frustration and disengagement, and standardizing testing may not be beneficial for students who require different instructional strategies and support levels.