Our district uses it primarily as an indicator of growth. We use the Fountas
and Pinnel to identify just right books. We found that the DRA incorporates too
much writing to soley assess the reading comprehension and understanding. The
Fountas and Pinnel allows those students who struggle with the writting piece
to have their comprehension assessed more effectively. However, I suggest that
you use a multitude of assessments - include running records as well...
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Sent: Thu 12/11/2008 12:49 AM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: [MOSAIC] DRA
I need some help from grade four teachers up to middle school who use the DRA
with their students. Do you use the assessment to identify just 'right' levels
by finding the exact 'independent level' or do you use it to find instructional
and then focus 'instruction' accordingly? A bit of a problem in our area. We
have 'no kids left behind....most of our fourth and fifth graders are in the
range of 34 (lowest grade four to fifty in grade five). Thoughts,
ideas....comments...greatly appreciated.
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