We have the used the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark System for many years. We have found it very helpful in determining a reading level as well as pinpointing strengths and areas of need. As a formal assessment it is used three times a year. Running records are administered much more frequently. In addition, we have purchased the Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Systems. This is an intervention system that is used with our Tier 2 students. Mary Jo ________________________________________ From: Mosaic [[email protected]] on behalf of Patricia Kimathi [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 1:15 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: [MOSAIC] Literacy Assessments
I am working with a school that is using Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment. I know we have discussed Dibels and other assessment programs but I don't ever remember seeing this assessment discussed. Is any one familiar with it and what do you think. It reminds me of the Old Rigby Assessment and it includes many of the items Marie Clay pioneered, running records, concepts about print etc. I am wondering if anyone has used F&P's assessment, guided reading, or word sorts and what did you think. If you have used it how does it compare to running records, miscue analysis, the Observation Survey and Reading Recovery. I know that Reading Recovery is based on using running records and Observation Survey, but I know in many schools these have been used separately. I just want your opinion. What does/did your school district use and what do you think. Pat Kimathi PatK _______________________________________________ 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
