Well, I went away this weekend so I am sorry I didn't respond right away to this post. I think that assessment is tied in with comprehension instruction so I really don't mind this discussion. I think when we talk about assessment, we have to decide, first, what are we assessing? Do we want to look at process (strategies---miscue analysis for example) or end product (comprehension)? I think that we can use the SRI to get end product only. QRI has the potential for both, depending on how you use it. As for Ellin's strategy interview...I find I use it adapted in written form to see if I can get a handle on the thinking processes being used. It is entirely formative...it shows me where my mini-lessons need to go next. When kids writing isn't clearly showing thinking, then I go and have a conference with the child to get a better handle on what is going on. QRI has been the best predictor of success in classroom instruction for me...SRI seems to predict how kids do on our state test, I try, always, to use multiple data sources before making decisions about kids. As for off-topic discussions...this is close to being "on topic" and I am fine with it continuing. Naturally, I would love to be hearing some of what you all are doing in your classrooms related to comprehension strategy instruction. Perhaps we can start a separate thread by sharing info about what we are trying??? I always feel like I am doing my job as moderator better if we have at least some discussion about strategies going on at any point in time... Jennifer Maryland Moderator In a message dated 3/9/2008 2:10:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have to chime in and agree about the need for multi-assessments. I have had students who scored high on the SRI (scholastic reading inventory), low on the state test, and middle of the road on QRI. I use a spread sheet that has all the data side by side so I can surmise who really needs a closer looking at. In regards to Lori's plea for continuing discussion about middle level reading assessment I would be thrilled to do that. Moderators- Do we need to do this off this site? Our campus is trying to create an RtI model and of course progress monitoring is the hurdle for us. QRI, STAR, SRI are all just to identify reading levels....they don't give short term "assessment for learning" information. You know I am on this list because I am a believer in MOT and strategy work. But I have to be honest...my attempt at using Ellin's strategy interview bombed. I just couldn't squeeze it in, and then I had trouble using it in a way that I could bring to campus meetings. **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001) _______________________________________________ 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.
