Carol,
I couldn't agree with you more. I have kids that can pass the Aimsweb
fluency and even the cloze procedure but yet when they have to perserve
through a longer text, they are unable to do so. So many of this probes
are short and sweet and require a few minutes of effort. Maye that
would be good if that's what we asking kids to do but it's not. I keep
asking for an assessment that mirrors what goes on in the classroom but
so far no soap. I guess the closest is the DRA. I also use selections
from a-z to monitor progress but it is and should be one of mutliple
measures that should be considered.
Sue
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
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Sent: Sat, Sep 18, 2010 10:56 am
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] data collection for analysis~Aimsweb Reading
It's so important to remember that districts need a variety of data in
making
instructional decisions. I agree that the Aimsweb is a reliable
screening
measure, but it doesn't measure what a child does with a real text in
front of
them. It's too bad we can't get a valid reliable measure that uses real
books
where students can use their strategies because that's our final goal.
It's great that your district at least re evaluates the data they are
collecting
and modifies when necessary. I know too many districts who just
continue to use
the assessments without asking teachers how it helps them in their
daily
instruction or evaluating the data and/or test to determine if it
measures the
district benchmarks/goals.
Carol
----- Original Message -----
From: "Georgi" <[email protected]>
To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group"
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Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 12:04:47 AM
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] data collection for analysis~Aimsweb Reading
While I think the Aimsweb RCBM and MAZE are valuable and quick to
administer
you have to remember that they only measure this one aspect of the
child's
reading. It should not be used as the only diagnostic tool.
I hope you find this info helpful,
Georgi in Indiana
-------Original Message-------
From: [email protected]
Date: 9/16/2010 12:45:44 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] data collection for analysis
Is anyone using Aimsweb for assessment in reading? I would love to know
what it is like and if you find it valuable.
We were recently shown the aimsweb math assessment and it is an 8
minute
test, consisting only of computation, and includes thing like 2 digit
subtraction with regrouping which we dont even teach in first grade.
This
is how our Tier students are identified so its a bit puzzling how that
is
going to be an accurate tool.
We are also going to be using aimsweb for reading so I am hoping that
it is
different. Can anyone tell me if they are using it? Is it a valid tool?
I
m worried.
kathy
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