Our school has been using the F/P benchmark systems for 3 years now. Each classroom teacher has their own kit. We believed if it was an important assessment than it was important for each teacher to have their own. Support teachers (Reading, ESL and Special Ed) share kits. Training took place before implementation and has continued as new teachers come on board. We have found it to be a good piece. ________________________________________ From: mosaic-bounces+mcostello=rhnet....@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+mcostello=rhnet....@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of Melissa Kile [tchkg...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:51 AM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] fountas & Pinnell BAS
Jacki, Our school has the F&P Assessment Kits (older edition & the new). We currently have 2-3 per grade (with 5-6 teachers). We are discovering that isn't enough. We really need one per teacher, since we do our running records at pretty much the same time (beginning/middle/end of year, and as needed for some kids). A few weeks ago, you could see us running up and down the halls getting books from each other. Kind of a pain. It is easy to use, but will take a little longer due to the comprehension conversation. We previously used Rigby's kit, and we just handed the questions to the kids to answer after they read to us. The conversation, which I really like, takes longer. You can count on 10 minutes for Levels A-H, and 15 minutes for the higher levels. We don't typically do the writing portion of the comprehension. I highly recommend 2-3 people on your staff get trained on how to use this kit, either by really studying the CD videos and teacher's guides, or by going to a workshop held by Heinemann. Then, I highly recommend training your staff before they get their hands on the kits. I don't use the data management component, and I don't know if anyone on our staff does. It looks pretty handy, tho. I would say the kits are worth the $350 or so that they cost. As far as I know, most everyone at our school likes them. Melissa/VA/2nd On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 4:59 AM, Jacqueline Brick < jacquelinebr...@asmadrid.org> wrote: > Hello, > > Our school is considering purchasing the latest edition of the Fountas & > Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System. We are not sure if we need to order > one kit per classroom, or one kit per grade level (we have 3 classes per > grade level) We currently use Reading A-Z Running Records and correlate > them to F&P, but want to know how F&P kit works. If you use F&P: > > Do we need one kit per grade level or one kit per teacher? > Is it easy to use? > Do you use the data management component? > Any information would be appreciated, as it is a huge expense and I want > to make sure it is worth it. > > Thanks, > Jacki > American School of Madrid > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > -- *Melissa Kile* Second Grade Teacher, Auburn ES Tasting Room Mgr., Foggy Ridge Cider www.foggyridgecider.com _______________________________________________ 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
