I have to agree with most of you and what has been said. With that said, I have student that has a much different profile on the AIMSWEB then what I see from his daily reading and comprehension in the classroom. I have discussed it numerous times with his parents. My concern is this:
1. On the AIMSWEB screener he comes out fluent. I say great because he can word read. 2. Some how he also passed the math screener and I know (and his parents who help him an hr. a night) know he struggles in the classroom with "comprehending" math problems but can computer. In my heart of heart, and through many observations, I know he struggles with comprehending. The parents took him for a full psych eval. because nothing shows up here and I am now feeling pretty bad that they had to spend the money. I am sure something will show up but none of it matters when it comes to getting modifications and accommodations at school. Isn't comprehension numero uno? Shouldn't it trump everything? He only fell a benchamrk behind on Fountas and Pinnell because his comprehension is at about 5 out of 10. However, his fluency scored pulls him up just enough to always put him a benchmark below grade level. I am always looking for comprehension activities I can do with him and more with prereading activities please! On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 8:56 AM, Renee <phoenix...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > I think Troy makes a good point. Since none of this data collection is > really necessary, and doesn't really tell any teacher anything more useful > than what she/he already knows, you might as well just miss one child at a > time out of your classroom and at least be able to teach. > > NOT that I am DEFENDING any of this disgusting practice, you understand. I > would tell them to just send me the results, and if I have any questions, > I'll ask. > > In one generation, our population is going to be even stupider than it > already is. Mark my words. > sigh > Renee > > > On May 10, 2012, at 6:24 PM, Troy F wrote: > > It would save you a lot of time and you would be able to teach more and >> not give the assessments yourself.You will get to know your students as >> readers reguardless by listening to them read in any format and conferring >> with them about what you notice. Just take notes as you listen to them >> read. Fountus and Pinnell testing is taking up way to much time in my >> district for classroom teachers along with all the other assessments they >> are required to give. I know it feels like you are not getting to know each >> student as a reader, but it can be more efficient use of your time, if you >> bring your notes with you when you meet to the individuals who give the >> assessments and compare what you both notice. I can see bonuses for have >> the teacher be a part of giving the assessments and not. You have to make >> it work which ever way it is done. >> >> Troy Fredde >> >> On May 10, 2012, at 6:22 PM, "Dionne, Jeanne" < >> DionneJ@northstonington.k12.**ct.us <dion...@northstonington.k12.ct.us>> >> wrote: >> >> I know that this listserv is primarily for reading comprehension but I >>> am desperately hoping to get some feedback on the following . . . Does >>> anyone use 'data teams' to administer ALL 'universal screen' assessments to >>> students? If so, do these data teams include the classroom teacher? Our >>> district is planning to use data teams to administer all universal screens >>> next year (3 times per year) but the teacher will not be a part of that >>> team . . . the plan is for the teacher to meet with those that administered >>> the test (reading teacher, school psych, speech path, sp ed teacher) to get >>> the results . . . any thoughts or personal experiences with such would be >>> appreciated. >>> >>> >>> Jeanne Dionne >>> 1st Grade Teacher >>> North Stonington Elementary School >>> 860-535-2805 ext. 103 >>> >>> "Love and respect all children for with the passing of time they become >>> us." >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> All emails using the North Stonington Public School’s email system >>> should conform to BOE Network Policy # 4118.5, and may contain confidential >>> or privileged information. 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