Classroom Context: Discussing New Vocabulary

As part of the 2011 reading assessment, fourth-grade teachers were asked how often they help students understand new words. The percentage of students whose teachers responded in each category are below.

How often do you do the following things as part of reading instruction with this class? Help students understand new words

A. Never or hardly ever
B. Once or twice a month
C. Once or twice a week
D. Almost every day