Lisa I like the QRI - 4 because it has these features: 1. Lots of both expository and narrative passages to choose from at a level. 2. You can assess background knowledge and predicting skills if you wish. 3. You can assess comprehension via retelling OR questions. 4. There is an option for assessing think alouds at higher level passages which helps me decide where to go with my comprehension strategy instruction. 5. It seems to be a pretty good predictor of success on standardized tests (seems to be valid for our setting) CONS: can be time consuming and must be administered one-on-one Jennifer In a message dated 9/14/2007 9:28:55 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I am looking for a new assessment tool to use in the fifth grade. My school uses a quick, multiple choice test which I have found to be very inaccurate. Our literacy leader told us that we could use other assessments to get a better idea of what level the child is on. I've used informal running records, and of course, I know what skills my students need by working with them in guided reading groups, but I want something more formal and reliable. I was looking at the QRI (Qualitative Reading Assessment) online. I like how there are quick passages for students to read (fiction and nonfiction) and the cost is reasonable on Amazon, too. Does anyone use this assessment? What are the pros/cons? Any other suggestions? I'm looking for something that does not cost too much since I will be purchasing this with my own money. Thank you! Lisa ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com _______________________________________________ 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.
