I have those same concerns. I also wonder about the depth of the questions. I hear there is no place for extended responses. I am not thrilled to say the least!
Sue -----Original Message----- From: Carmen Matsuura <mrscma...@hotmail.com> To: MOSAIC <mosaic@literacyworkshop.org> Sent: Sat, Sep 5, 2009 4:21 pm Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] AIMSWeb We're using NWEA for the first time this year in math and reading. People are excited because it can be used K-12 and it adjusts its questions based on how the student is answering. If the student is struggling it lowers the level of questions and then slowly raises the level as they answer correctly. This reminds me of STAR testing at my old school although NWEA uses more questions. Our fifth graders had to answer around 50 questions. The scores matched most of my students' ability levels fairly well, but I'm always leery about multiple guess questioning and will put my trust in what I see and hear the student doing in the classroom. > From: soozq55...@aol.com > Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 09:26:52 -0400 > To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org > Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] AIMSWeb > > Our district going to start AIMSWEB and NWEA this year...I'd be interested > in the thoughts of anyone using these programs. > Sue > > > In a message dated 8/31/2009 6:27:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > kaysm...@selah.k12.wa.us writes: > > If anyone is using AIMSWeb for Reading or Math, and is a AIMS district > administrator, I am greatly in need of some advice. Please contact me off > list. > > Kay Smith > Selah School District > Literacy Facilitator > 509-697-0725 ext 774 > > kaysm...@selah.k12.wa.us > > Thanks, > Kay > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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. > > > > **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy > steps! > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=115&bcd > =JulystepsfooterNO115) > _______________________________________________ > 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. > _________________________________________________________________ With Windows Live, you can organize, edit, and share your photos. http://www.windowslive.com/Desktop/PhotoGallery _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ 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.
