And it certainly doesn't mean that the CONTENT at this level (for lack of a better word) is anyway appropriate for a fifth grader.
Lori On 3/10/08 6:52 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Cathy > I think it sounds like you are describing what some tests call "grade > equivalents." IRA discourages those because they are easily confused with > reading > levels. A grade equivalent score of 12th grade on a fifth grade test usually > means that the child scored as well as the average 12th grader on the fifth > grade test. It does NOT mean the child is reading at the 12th grade level. > Jennifer > In a message dated 3/10/2008 6:33:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > When a fifth grader scores at the 12th grade level on something like star, > it does not mean he is reading at a 12th grade level, it means if a 12th > grader took this test, he would get a score close to this. (I think I am > pretty > close on this explanation, but would welcome further clarification. It is > always an issue.) > > > > > > > > **************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. > -- Lori Jackson District Literacy Coach & Mentor Todd County School District Box 87 Mission SD 57555 http:www.tcsdk12.org ph. 605.856.2211 Literacies for All Summer Institute July 17-20. 2008 Tucson, Arizona _______________________________________________ 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.
