Sometimes there is a big difference from spring of 2nd to fall of 3rd--summer loss or the way it was scored by the 2nd grade teacher.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BETH ROTH Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 2:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [MOSAIC] (no subject) Somebody help me with some statistics or research or whatever! I teach 3rd grade. I love strategies that work! Mosaic of Thought is one of my "bestest" resources!!! But, my system requires a DRA assessment for K - 5 grades both at the beginning of the school year AND at the end. Third grade also takes the Ohio Achievement test in Oct. to set a benchmark for the final one in May. I'm feeling that both DRA's are a bit redundant. Especially the one from 2nd grade spring to end of summer before school for 3rd grade. One should suffice for growth assessment unless a teacher needs one during some other time of the year. Does anyone have independent research on DRAs? Is it really necessary to get the 2nd grade spring score, score them again at the end of summer before school starts, and then again in the spring? Does anyone else use this assessment and feel there are BIG differences between what is done for a 1st grader compared to a 3rd grader? And, what about the students that have already reached the 6.0 mark? Now what? I'd REALLY be curious what Ellin would say. I think she is gospel! If you prefer, you are more than welcome to email me off line. Have a great summer everyone! _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
