In my district we assess three times per year and call it Benchmark Testing. (Not sure that everyone actually uses the same definition.) The testing is to assess strengths and primarily weaknesses of our students so that we can reteach and provide tutoring where necessary. We are supposed to be testing primarily over the essential skills that were taught for that specific period of time. I think I am probably asking an impossible question to most of you because I am from Texas, and we are one of the five states that have not accepted the Common Core Standards for ELAR. I often refer to the Common Core Standards and our standards in Texas ARE very similar so think we could certainly use the same assessment! Mrs. Marsha Foltermann 6th grade, ELAR 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200
[email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of CAG Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 7:59 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing Are you asking about Universal Screenings? We are using the Aimsweb. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Foltermann, Marsha" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 10:16 AM Subject: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing I am very frustrated so reaching out to a group that I know is educationally informed! Can anyone out there please tell me what your district uses as a resource for Benchmark Tests? Mrs. Marsha Foltermann 6th grade, ELAR 903-462-7307 For a conference, please call the office: 903-462-7200 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> _______________________________________________ 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
