I heard Joetta Beaver speak and these are her thoughts regarding DRA. She was talking about the DRA2. In order for kids to move to the next level they must be independent in both fiction and nonfiction. Even if they score off the charts in the fiction selection, unless they are independent in the nonfiction piece, then you don't go on.
She said that you should stop testing when the student is one grade level ahead. You have plenty of data on that child at that point. It's not surprising to see a "drop" in scores as you transition from the old kit to the new one. The changes that were made in the DRA2 have tightened it up and give you a more realistic picture of the student. Lisa/OH Has anyone had the opportunity to play with new Fountas and Pinnell assesment tool? _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org 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.
