Yes, Level 14 and up.
On 5/18/07 9:25 AM, "ljackson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In the new DRA Kit, fluency is measured and timed from level 14 (I think, > maybe 12). > > Lori > > > On 5/18/07 5:20 AM, "GRISTINA, KRISTIN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> In my school, we do not use a fluency norm for any grade level. I'd like to >> see the Hasbrouck and Tindal norms you refer to. >> >> For the DRA in grades 4-8, I believe the WCPM is built into the overall >> student score. So, it's only one component of finding the total score/reading >> level. >> For the DRA in grades K-2, we do not count words per minute. But in the case >> that you discuss, where the fluency is poor but the comprehension and the >> accuracy is adequate, we do not bump the child down a level in general. I >> would suggest, working on comprehension at that level and higher in guided >> reading groups (since the DRA score provides an independent level rather than >> an instructional level) and when working on fluency, you may decide to work >> at >> a lower level with the child in order to get him/her to improve his or her >> fluency in an easier book. So, I guess I would agree with you that I would >> just make a note that the child needs further instruction on fluency. I don't >> necessarily think fluency is a deal-breaker. We are also working hard on >> broadening our perspectives on guided reading and not being so closed off to >> teaching lower level books for a specific purpose. Children, teachers and >> parents shouldn't be so concerned with the level. They should focus on the >> skill that the child needs and choose appropriate books for the child in >> order >> to master that skill or strategy. >> >> Kristin >> NJ >> >> >> the issue has come up as to how hard and fast you adhere to the "fluency" >> score when calculation the independent reading level. We count the WCPM and >> check them against Hasbrouck and Tindal's Fluency norms for each grade >> level. >> The question has come up that if a child has the accuracy rate and the >> comprehension, but the fluency is below the 50th percentile, would you not >> award >> that child that reading level? Or, would you just make note that the child >> needs further instruction in fluency? >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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.
