Hi Saundra, My school has been using the F&P Benchmark Assessment System 2. Takes some time, but well worth the effort. There is an initial, quick "where should the student start?" assessment, after which you can begin the regular assessment. We assess the kids three times (Sept. Jan./Feb., June) and are thinking a bit about four times. The assessment yields fluency rate (wpm), accuracy percentage, ability to retell, to infer/synthesize, and to talk about the text itself. There is a final writing/drawing piece that we don't do, as we find the information sufficient to determine an instructional level. During the course of the assessment, you'll also determine a student's independent reading level.
I highly and strongly recommend this assessment system. Let me know if you'd like to know any specifics. I won't be at school tomorrow (the storm,) but will be there on Monday and can find any details you're interested in hearing about. Regards, Dwight -- The mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. -- Confucius _______________________________________________ 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
