Re: [MOSAIC] summatives
Just to piggyback on what everybody is writing - its the same here in New Jersey. My husband, inlaws and myself are all teachers in various school districts throughout the state. We do nothing but test, test, test. My husband teaches ESL in a urban high school. Between high school HESPA ( our state test), ESL Access and the proctoring he needs to do for various other tests there are months he has missed taking his classes for 18 days! In my school district they are requiring our teachers to create common assessments (both formative and summative) for the new CCS at every grade level. UGH! I agree with one of the other comments: talk the talk, but walk your own walk! It's important to keep the creative and fun activities alive in your classes. When your students are grown its not the the tests they will remember, but rather the teachers that inspired them and made learning fun! Donna Gr 4 NJ On Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 11:23 PM, Debbie BROWNFIELD wrote: I whole heartedly agree!!!Debbie To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org From: kea...@aol.com Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:29:16 -0500 Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] summatives Brenda, I wholeheartedly agree with you that all this RTI required testing is worse than what came about under NCLB and AYP. We have to probe tier 2 kids every 2 weeks in addition to all the formative and summative assessments. Teachers in my district all feel that we just don't teach anymore. We do assessments that bear no relationship to our curriculum and then teach things that have lesser value (ie. fluency rather than comprehension) because it is easier to measure in a standardized way. I am just sadden by what the children are losing out on. Kathy -Original Message- From: Brenda White-Keller brenda...@sbcglobal.net To: mosaic mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Sent: Mon, Dec 26, 2011 2:52 pm Subject: [MOSAIC] summatives My district mandates a formative (district made with teacher input) every 3-4 weeks, and a summative or trimester test before report cards. We use a program called Measures that allows you to see how your class performed overall and by individual standards. I feel like we test, test, test, test. The district also pulls the trimester scores and compares schools. Unfortunately they are comparing EO schools to Title 1 schools and the latter don't fare as well. Bah Humbug...for testing. Yes, the info drives the curr. but I feel we are cheating the students in so many ways. I just don't agree to teaching to the test. Probably didn't answer your question, but it felt good to share. Brenda CA/4 ___ 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 ___ 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
[MOSAIC] common formative assessments
Donna, We are also creating our own CFAs (common formative assessments) and then using the data. Between 3 teachers we divide up the work, but it's still test, test, test. When the students realize all they have to do is blow the test, wow, imagine what would happen. Someone shared a site called: mastery connect (masteryconnect.com or .net). Teachers all over the country are sharing CFAs for the new standards. In some ways I think the new standards are easier, but having the technology to pull of the testing is going to require some big bucks (and my state is already in financial distress). Anyway, I've gone to the site and pulled off some tests to use with my kids. It's great if all band together to get the job done! Happy Holidays, Brenda ___ 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] summative
Julia, The EO is English only and ELL is English Language Learners. :) I know, sometimes I don't have a clue what the acronym is people are using. I love your idea! A quiet rebellion. I have a CAFE chart (similar to the Sisters from Daily 5) on the wall and the children refer to it all the time when reading. It's not on any testing per se, but the comprehension and word analysis strategies are exactly what the kids need. I know what best practices are and I feel that I'm being dragged away from them. It confuses me when I know what is best for the kids, yet I'm pulled by our PLC group and the district. I feel that kids at my school need 3rd grade, 3rd 1/2 grade, 4th grade, etc. They need time to grow in the English language. We have a title 1 school in our district that has received numerous awards for achievement with ELL students, yet when we receive these same students they are no longer proficient...why would that be? Happy Holidays to all. I have 3 weeks off and I plan to enjoy it! Brenda CA'/4 ___ 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
Re: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments
Thank you Brenda i will check out the site. Following some of these conversations have been so informative! Its nice to know we all share the same frustrations and sentiments. Donna Sent from my HTC Status™ on ATT - Reply message - From: Brenda White-Keller brenda...@sbcglobal.net To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Date: Tue, Dec 27, 2011 1:32 pm Donna, We are also creating our own CFAs (common formative assessments) and then using the data. Between 3 teachers we divide up the work, but it's still test, test, test. When the students realize all they have to do is blow the test, wow, imagine what would happen. Someone shared a site called: mastery connect (masteryconnect.com or .net). Teachers all over the country are sharing CFAs for the new standards. In some ways I think the new standards are easier, but having the technology to pull of the testing is going to require some big bucks (and my state is already in financial distress). Anyway, I've gone to the site and pulled off some tests to use with my kids. It's great if all band together to get the job done! Happy Holidays, Brenda ___ 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
Re: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments
Mastery Connect looks wonderful. Does anyone know of any free (or inexpensive) options to assess mastery of individual reading skills (such as main idea, details. cause effect)? My school is going to be running a program and we are in need of short tests to use as pre- and post-assessments. Thanks in advance everyone! Love this group. I find out so much interesting and useful information through you all!! Mrs. Sara Dluhos Barnes IS24 Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. -Benjamin Franklin From: mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of donn...@optonline.net [donn...@optonline.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 3:24 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Thank you Brenda i will check out the site. Following some of these conversations have been so informative! Its nice to know we all share the same frustrations and sentiments. Donna Sent from my HTC Status™ on ATT - Reply message - From: Brenda White-Keller brenda...@sbcglobal.net To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Date: Tue, Dec 27, 2011 1:32 pm Donna, We are also creating our own CFAs (common formative assessments) and then using the data. Between 3 teachers we divide up the work, but it's still test, test, test. When the students realize all they have to do is blow the test, wow, imagine what would happen. Someone shared a site called: mastery connect (masteryconnect.com or .net). Teachers all over the country are sharing CFAs for the new standards. In some ways I think the new standards are easier, but having the technology to pull of the testing is going to require some big bucks (and my state is already in financial distress). Anyway, I've gone to the site and pulled off some tests to use with my kids. It's great if all band together to get the job done! Happy Holidays, Brenda ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments
Readworks.org has over 500 nonfiction reading selections with test questions that are all aligned to the ccs and identify specific standards ie main idea, cause effect etc. Sent from my HTC Status™ on ATT - Reply message - From: Dluhos Sara (31R024) sdlu...@schools.nyc.gov To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Date: Tue, Dec 27, 2011 6:09 pm Mastery Connect looks wonderful. Does anyone know of any free (or inexpensive) options to assess mastery of individual reading skills (such as main idea, details. cause effect)? My school is going to be running a program and we are in need of short tests to use as pre- and post-assessments. Thanks in advance everyone! Love this group. I find out so much interesting and useful information through you all!! Mrs. Sara Dluhos Barnes IS24 Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. -Benjamin Franklin From: mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of donn...@optonline.net [donn...@optonline.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 3:24 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Thank you Brenda i will check out the site. Following some of these conversations have been so informative! Its nice to know we all share the same frustrations and sentiments. Donna Sent from my HTC Status™ on ATT - Reply message - From: Brenda White-Keller brenda...@sbcglobal.net To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Date: Tue, Dec 27, 2011 1:32 pm Donna, We are also creating our own CFAs (common formative assessments) and then using the data. Between 3 teachers we divide up the work, but it's still test, test, test. When the students realize all they have to do is blow the test, wow, imagine what would happen. Someone shared a site called: mastery connect (masteryconnect.com or .net). Teachers all over the country are sharing CFAs for the new standards. In some ways I think the new standards are easier, but having the technology to pull of the testing is going to require some big bucks (and my state is already in financial distress). Anyway, I've gone to the site and pulled off some tests to use with my kids. It's great if all band together to get the job done! Happy Holidays, Brenda ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [MOSAIC] summative
Dear Brenda, Would it be possible, if you have a second over the holiday, to direct to where I might take a peek at the CAFÉ chart? What a great idea! Thanks! Julia -Original Message- From: Brenda White-Keller Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 1:27 PM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] summative Julia, The EO is English only and ELL is English Language Learners. :) I know, sometimes I don't have a clue what the acronym is people are using. I love your idea! A quiet rebellion. I have a CAFE chart (similar to the Sisters from Daily 5) on the wall and the children refer to it all the time when reading. It's not on any testing per se, but the comprehension and word analysis strategies are exactly what the kids need. I know what best practices are and I feel that I'm being dragged away from them. It confuses me when I know what is best for the kids, yet I'm pulled by our PLC group and the district. I feel that kids at my school need 3rd grade, 3rd 1/2 grade, 4th grade, etc. They need time to grow in the English language. We have a title 1 school in our district that has received numerous awards for achievement with ELL students, yet when we receive these same students they are no longer proficient...why would that be? Happy Holidays to all. I have 3 weeks off and I plan to enjoy it! Brenda CA'/4 ___ 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
Re: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments
Just a question for those using this. It does not appear to me that this program/approach is using the approach to comprehension that we study on this Mosaics list. Looks very traditional on first glance. Keep in mind that I did not take the time yet to dig in a do a complete lesson or complete assessment. But I don't see the important comprehension strategies and modeling and gradual release model here. Is it int here and I'm not seeing it? Sally On 12/27/11 4:32 PM, donn...@optonline.net donn...@optonline.net wrote: Readworks.org has over 500 nonfiction reading selections with test questions that are all aligned to the ccs and identify specific standards ie main idea, cause effect etc. Sent from my HTC Status on ATT - Reply message - From: Dluhos Sara (31R024) sdlu...@schools.nyc.gov To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Date: Tue, Dec 27, 2011 6:09 pm Mastery Connect looks wonderful. Does anyone know of any free (or inexpensive) options to assess mastery of individual reading skills (such as main idea, details. cause effect)? My school is going to be running a program and we are in need of short tests to use as pre- and post-assessments. Thanks in advance everyone! Love this group. I find out so much interesting and useful information through you all!! Mrs. Sara Dluhos Barnes IS24 Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. -Benjamin Franklin From: mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of donn...@optonline.net [donn...@optonline.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 3:24 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Thank you Brenda i will check out the site. Following some of these conversations have been so informative! Its nice to know we all share the same frustrations and sentiments. Donna Sent from my HTC Status on ATT - Reply message - From: Brenda White-Keller brenda...@sbcglobal.net To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Date: Tue, Dec 27, 2011 1:32 pm Donna, We are also creating our own CFAs (common formative assessments) and then using the data. Between 3 teachers we divide up the work, but it's still test, test, test. When the students realize all they have to do is blow the test, wow, imagine what would happen. Someone shared a site called: mastery connect (masteryconnect.com or .net). Teachers all over the country are sharing CFAs for the new standards. In some ways I think the new standards are easier, but having the technology to pull of the testing is going to require some big bucks (and my state is already in financial distress). Anyway, I've gone to the site and pulled off some tests to use with my kids. It's great if all band together to get the job done! Happy Holidays, Brenda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Se arch 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 Se arch 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 Se arch 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 Se arch 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
Re: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments
Sorry I'm jumping in during the middle of this conversation, but I'd be interested in knowing what the definition of formative assessments is. My fear is that some of the common formative assessments are just practice summative assessments, or checkpoints during a unit. My thinking is that formative assessments are quick and varied assessments used to give feedback and guide instruction for individual students, small groups and whole classes. Formative assessments, I think, should propel student thinking and involve students - not just used by the teacher. I'd be interested in what others think. On Dec 27, 2011 9:23 PM, Sally Thomas sally.thom...@verizon.net wrote: Just a question for those using this. It does not appear to me that this program/approach is using the approach to comprehension that we study on this Mosaics list. Looks very traditional on first glance. Keep in mind that I did not take the time yet to dig in a do a complete lesson or complete assessment. But I don't see the important comprehension strategies and modeling and gradual release model here. Is it int here and I'm not seeing it? Sally On 12/27/11 4:32 PM, donn...@optonline.net donn...@optonline.net wrote: Readworks.org has over 500 nonfiction reading selections with test questions that are all aligned to the ccs and identify specific standards ie main idea, cause effect etc. Sent from my HTC Status on ATT - Reply message - From: Dluhos Sara (31R024) sdlu...@schools.nyc.gov To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Date: Tue, Dec 27, 2011 6:09 pm Mastery Connect looks wonderful. Does anyone know of any free (or inexpensive) options to assess mastery of individual reading skills (such as main idea, details. cause effect)? My school is going to be running a program and we are in need of short tests to use as pre- and post-assessments. Thanks in advance everyone! Love this group. I find out so much interesting and useful information through you all!! Mrs. Sara Dluhos Barnes IS24 Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. -Benjamin Franklin From: mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of donn...@optonline.net [donn...@optonline.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 3:24 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Thank you Brenda i will check out the site. Following some of these conversations have been so informative! Its nice to know we all share the same frustrations and sentiments. Donna Sent from my HTC Status on ATT - Reply message - From: Brenda White-Keller brenda...@sbcglobal.net To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Date: Tue, Dec 27, 2011 1:32 pm Donna, We are also creating our own CFAs (common formative assessments) and then using the data. Between 3 teachers we divide up the work, but it's still test, test, test. When the students realize all they have to do is blow the test, wow, imagine what would happen. Someone shared a site called: mastery connect (masteryconnect.com or .net). Teachers all over the country are sharing CFAs for the new standards. In some ways I think the new standards are easier, but having the technology to pull of the testing is going to require some big bucks (and my state is already in financial distress). Anyway, I've gone to the site and pulled off some tests to use with my kids. It's great if all band together to get the job done! Happy Holidays, Brenda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Se arch 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 Se arch 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 Se arch the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to
Re: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments
Good question. I think you are onto something that is happening here. And the other thing anything like this does is take over your curriculum. Teachers who know how to do formative should be able to use it easily and flexibly with the reading and writing they are doing anyway, not with extra passages. (and hopefully that reading and writing is not itself a program). Sally On 12/27/11 6:40 PM, Kathy Heim khei...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry I'm jumping in during the middle of this conversation, but I'd be interested in knowing what the definition of formative assessments is. My fear is that some of the common formative assessments are just practice summative assessments, or checkpoints during a unit. My thinking is that formative assessments are quick and varied assessments used to give feedback and guide instruction for individual students, small groups and whole classes. Formative assessments, I think, should propel student thinking and involve students - not just used by the teacher. I'd be interested in what others think. On Dec 27, 2011 9:23 PM, Sally Thomas sally.thom...@verizon.net wrote: Just a question for those using this. It does not appear to me that this program/approach is using the approach to comprehension that we study on this Mosaics list. Looks very traditional on first glance. Keep in mind that I did not take the time yet to dig in a do a complete lesson or complete assessment. But I don't see the important comprehension strategies and modeling and gradual release model here. Is it int here and I'm not seeing it? Sally On 12/27/11 4:32 PM, donn...@optonline.net donn...@optonline.net wrote: Readworks.org has over 500 nonfiction reading selections with test questions that are all aligned to the ccs and identify specific standards ie main idea, cause effect etc. Sent from my HTC Status on ATT - Reply message - From: Dluhos Sara (31R024) sdlu...@schools.nyc.gov To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Date: Tue, Dec 27, 2011 6:09 pm Mastery Connect looks wonderful. Does anyone know of any free (or inexpensive) options to assess mastery of individual reading skills (such as main idea, details. cause effect)? My school is going to be running a program and we are in need of short tests to use as pre- and post-assessments. Thanks in advance everyone! Love this group. I find out so much interesting and useful information through you all!! Mrs. Sara Dluhos Barnes IS24 Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. -Benjamin Franklin From: mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of donn...@optonline.net [donn...@optonline.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 3:24 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Thank you Brenda i will check out the site. Following some of these conversations have been so informative! Its nice to know we all share the same frustrations and sentiments. Donna Sent from my HTC Status on ATT - Reply message - From: Brenda White-Keller brenda...@sbcglobal.net To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Date: Tue, Dec 27, 2011 1:32 pm Donna, We are also creating our own CFAs (common formative assessments) and then using the data. Between 3 teachers we divide up the work, but it's still test, test, test. When the students realize all they have to do is blow the test, wow, imagine what would happen. Someone shared a site called: mastery connect (masteryconnect.com or .net). Teachers all over the country are sharing CFAs for the new standards. In some ways I think the new standards are easier, but having the technology to pull of the testing is going to require some big bucks (and my state is already in financial distress). Anyway, I've gone to the site and pulled off some tests to use with my kids. It's great if all band together to get the job done! Happy Holidays, Brenda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Se arch 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 Se arch the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list
Re: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments
You are right formatives are like checkpoints. Formatives are assessments for learming and summative are of learning Donna Sent from my HTC Status™ on ATT - Reply message - From: Kathy Heim khei...@gmail.com To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Date: Tue, Dec 27, 2011 9:40 pm Sorry I'm jumping in during the middle of this conversation, but I'd be interested in knowing what the definition of formative assessments is. My fear is that some of the common formative assessments are just practice summative assessments, or checkpoints during a unit. My thinking is that formative assessments are quick and varied assessments used to give feedback and guide instruction for individual students, small groups and whole classes. Formative assessments, I think, should propel student thinking and involve students - not just used by the teacher. I'd be interested in what others think. On Dec 27, 2011 9:23 PM, Sally Thomas sally.thom...@verizon.net wrote: Just a question for those using this. It does not appear to me that this program/approach is using the approach to comprehension that we study on this Mosaics list. Looks very traditional on first glance. Keep in mind that I did not take the time yet to dig in a do a complete lesson or complete assessment. But I don't see the important comprehension strategies and modeling and gradual release model here. Is it int here and I'm not seeing it? Sally On 12/27/11 4:32 PM, donn...@optonline.net donn...@optonline.net wrote: Readworks.org has over 500 nonfiction reading selections with test questions that are all aligned to the ccs and identify specific standards ie main idea, cause effect etc. Sent from my HTC Status on ATT - Reply message - From: Dluhos Sara (31R024) sdlu...@schools.nyc.gov To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Date: Tue, Dec 27, 2011 6:09 pm Mastery Connect looks wonderful. Does anyone know of any free (or inexpensive) options to assess mastery of individual reading skills (such as main idea, details. cause effect)? My school is going to be running a program and we are in need of short tests to use as pre- and post-assessments. Thanks in advance everyone! Love this group. I find out so much interesting and useful information through you all!! Mrs. Sara Dluhos Barnes IS24 Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. -Benjamin Franklin From: mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org [mosaic-bounces+sdluhos=schools.nyc@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of donn...@optonline.net [donn...@optonline.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 3:24 PM To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Thank you Brenda i will check out the site. Following some of these conversations have been so informative! Its nice to know we all share the same frustrations and sentiments. Donna Sent from my HTC Status on ATT - Reply message - From: Brenda White-Keller brenda...@sbcglobal.net To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: [MOSAIC] common formative assessments Date: Tue, Dec 27, 2011 1:32 pm Donna, We are also creating our own CFAs (common formative assessments) and then using the data. Between 3 teachers we divide up the work, but it's still test, test, test. When the students realize all they have to do is blow the test, wow, imagine what would happen. Someone shared a site called: mastery connect (masteryconnect.com or .net). Teachers all over the country are sharing CFAs for the new standards. In some ways I think the new standards are easier, but having the technology to pull of the testing is going to require some big bucks (and my state is already in financial distress). Anyway, I've gone to the site and pulled off some tests to use with my kids. It's great if all band together to get the job done! Happy Holidays, Brenda ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org Se arch 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 Se arch the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive ___ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify
[MOSAIC] Fw: Welfare Applications
For those unfamiliar, Welfare payments are made in the US to individuals and families with income below a level. The following quotations are taken from actual letters received by the Welfare Department in applications for support of receiving payments. I am forwarding my marriage certificate and 6 children. I had seven but one died which was baptized on a half sheet of paper. I am writing the welfare department to say that my baby was born two years old. When do I get my money? Mrs. Jones has not had any clothes for two years and has been visited regularly by the clergy. I cannot get sick pay. I have six children can you tell me why? I am glad to report that my husband who is missing is dead. This is my eighth child. What are you going to do about it. Please find for if my husband is dead. The man I am now living with can't do anything until he knows. I am very much annoyed to find out that you have branded my son illiterate. This is a dirty lie as I was married a week before he was born. In answer to your letter, I have given birth to a son weighing 10 lbs. I hope this is satisfactory. I am forwarding my marriage certificate and my 3 children one of which is a mistake as you can see. My husband got his project cut off about two weeks ago and I haven't had any relief since. Unless I get my husband's money pretty soon, I will be forced to lead an immortal life. You have my changed little boy to a girl, will this make any difference? I have no children yet, as my husband is a truck driver and works night and day. I want money as quick as I can get it. I have been in bed with the doctor for two weeks and he doesn't do me any good. If things don't improve, I will have to send for another doctor. In accordance with your instructions, I have given birth to twins in the enclosed envelope. ___ 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
