The questions on the higher end are quite challenging and require some critical thinking but there aren't any extended response questions just multiple "guess". > To: [email protected] > Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2009 19:09:05 -0400 > From: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] AIMSWeb > > > I have those same concerns. I also wonder about the depth of the questions. I > hear there is no place for extended responses. I am not thrilled to say the > least! > > Sue > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Carmen Matsuura <[email protected]> > To: MOSAIC <[email protected]> > Sent: Sat, Sep 5, 2009 4:21 pm > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] AIMSWeb > > > > > > We're using NWEA for the first time this year in math and reading. People are > excited because it can be used K-12 and it adjusts its questions based on how > the student is answering. If the student is struggling it lowers the level of > questions and then slowly raises the level as they answer correctly. This > reminds me of STAR testing at my old school although NWEA uses more > questions. > Our fifth graders had to answer around 50 questions. The scores matched most > of > my students' ability levels fairly well, but I'm always leery about multiple > guess questioning and will put my trust in what I see and hear the student > doing > in the classroom. > > > From: [email protected] > > Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 09:26:52 -0400 > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] AIMSWeb > > > > Our district going to start AIMSWEB and NWEA this year...I'd be interested > > in the thoughts of anyone using these programs. > > Sue > > > > > > In a message dated 8/31/2009 6:27:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > > [email protected] writes: > > > > If anyone is using AIMSWeb for Reading or Math, and is a AIMS district > > administrator, I am greatly in need of some advice. Please contact me off > > list. > > > > Kay Smith > > Selah School District > > Literacy Facilitator > > 509-697-0725 ext 774 > > > > [email protected] > > > > Thanks, > > Kay > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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. > > > > > > > > **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy > > steps! > > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=115&bcd > > =JulystepsfooterNO115) > > _______________________________________________ > > 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. > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > With Windows Live, you can organize, edit, and share your photos. > http://www.windowslive.com/Desktop/PhotoGallery > _______________________________________________ > 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. >
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