Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-08 Thread Deb Lawson 
My district uses the DRA and the benchmark assessment from our reading series. 
We give the DRA in the fall and spring to everyone. If a child is below grade 
level we also give them the DRA in January.

Deborah Lawson

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On Apr 3, 2012, at 12:37 PM, Debra Pellerin  
wrote:

> We use the Group Reading Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation (GRADE)  by
> Pearson for Fall and Winter Benchmarks, Fountas and Pinnel Benchmark
> Assessment System and DIBELS Oral Reading Fluency Measure
> 
> On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 10:16 AM, Foltermann, Marsha <
> mfolterm...@denisonisd.net> wrote:
> 
>> I am very frustrated so reaching out to a group that I know is
>> educationally informed! Can anyone out there please tell me what your
>> district uses as a resource for Benchmark Tests?
>> 
>> Mrs. Marsha Foltermann
>> 6th grade, ELAR
>> 903-462-7307
>> For a conference, please call the office:  903-462-7200
>> 
>> mfolterm...@denisonisd.net
>> assessment
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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-07 Thread Palmer, Jennifer 
I am guessing LEA... Local education agencies...ie districts...

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On Apr 7, 2012, at 4:49 PM, "Sandy Pugliano"  wrote:

> What are leas?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Apr 4, 2012, at 5:04 AM, Patricia Kimathi  wrote:
> 
>> What are home-grown pacing assessments?
>> Pat
>> On Apr 3, 2012, at 7:42 PM, Rachel Kimboko wrote:
>> 
>>> I both LEAS there are home-grown pacing assessments that are supposed to
>>> indicate readiness for the annual "high stakes" test (MSA and DC CAS
>>> respectively). In DC, we are actually testing 2nd graders this year
>>> (non-recording) and then from 1st up in 2013-14.
>>> 
>>> On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 10:41 PM, Rachel Kimboko  wrote:
>>> 
 In Prince Georges County, MD we used the DRA and n Washington, DC we are
 using DIBELS and TRC.
 
 Rachel K
 
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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-07 Thread Sandy Pugliano 
What are leas?

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 4, 2012, at 5:04 AM, Patricia Kimathi  wrote:

> What are home-grown pacing assessments?
> Pat
> On Apr 3, 2012, at 7:42 PM, Rachel Kimboko wrote:
> 
>> I both LEAS there are home-grown pacing assessments that are supposed to
>> indicate readiness for the annual "high stakes" test (MSA and DC CAS
>> respectively). In DC, we are actually testing 2nd graders this year
>> (non-recording) and then from 1st up in 2013-14.
>> 
>> On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 10:41 PM, Rachel Kimboko  wrote:
>> 
>>> In Prince Georges County, MD we used the DRA and n Washington, DC we are
>>> using DIBELS and TRC.
>>> 
>>> Rachel K
>>> 
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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-07 Thread jayhawkrtroy fredde 
In North Kansas City School District we use AimsWEB and Fountus & Pinnell.
I do not like Aimsweb for progress monitoring however. When you progress
monitor with a Maze test, it often does not match what the intervention is.
I do not like that.

On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 4:25 PM, CAG  wrote:

> We benchmark with the Universal Screenings. That's one flag. Then we take
> into consideration teacher observations/classroom data and the NECAP
> (standardized test for the region), recognizing it tests in the fall over
> last year's (and past) learning. Unfortunately, the results aren't
> available until the spring, so that's pretty useless for intervention
> purposes. That will change with the CC assessments, as info will be
> available immediately. We use diagnostic testing after deciding that the
> data shows student need. Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System is a
> powerful diagnostic tool. I use other tools as well to pinpoint phonics or
> multi-syllable weaknesses. The F&P BAS has decent comprehension
> information, and we can look at trends using that information.
>
> When you say 'essential skills' that were taught over the specific period
> of time, are you referring to the skills that the diagnostic testing would
> show a student needs? That's what's considered Progress Monitoring. I try
> to tailor the PM to the intervention. Sometimes the PM depends on the grade
> level or developmental level of the student. In many cases, running records
> are good PM's.  I hope this makes sense.
>
>
> - Original Message - From: "Foltermann, Marsha" <
> mfolterm...@denisonisd.net>
> To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" <
> mosaic@literacyworkshop.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 11:46 AM
>
> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing
>
>
> In my district we assess three times per year and call it Benchmark
> Testing. (Not sure that everyone actually uses the same definition.) The
> testing is to assess strengths and primarily weaknesses of our students so
> that we can reteach and provide tutoring where necessary. We are supposed
> to be testing primarily over the essential skills that were taught for that
> specific period of time.
> I think I am probably asking an impossible question to most of you because
> I am from Texas, and we are one of the five states that have not accepted
> the Common Core Standards for ELAR. I often refer to the Common Core
> Standards and our standards in Texas ARE very similar so think we could
> certainly use the same assessment!
> Mrs. Marsha Foltermann
> 6th grade, ELAR
> 903-462-7307
> For a conference, please call the office:  903-462-7200
>
> mfolterm...@denisonisd.net
>
> -Original Message-
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> mosaic-bounces+**mfoltermann =
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> On Behalf Of CAG
> Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 7:59 PM
> To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
> Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing
>
> Are you asking about Universal Screenings? We are using the Aimsweb.
>
> - Original Message - From: "Foltermann, Marsha" <
> mfolterm...@denisonisd.net>
> To: 
> Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 10:16 AM
> Subject: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing
>
>
> I am very frustrated so reaching out to a group that I know is
> educationally
> informed! Can anyone out there please tell me what your district uses as a
> resource for Benchmark Tests?
>
> Mrs. Marsha Foltermann
> 6th grade, ELAR
> 903-462-7307
> For a conference, please call the office:  903-462-7200
>
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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-04 Thread CAG 
We benchmark with the Universal Screenings. That's one flag. Then we take 
into consideration teacher observations/classroom data and the NECAP 
(standardized test for the region), recognizing it tests in the fall over 
last year's (and past) learning. Unfortunately, the results aren't available 
until the spring, so that's pretty useless for intervention purposes. That 
will change with the CC assessments, as info will be available immediately. 
We use diagnostic testing after deciding that the data shows student need. 
Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System is a powerful diagnostic tool. 
I use other tools as well to pinpoint phonics or multi-syllable weaknesses. 
The F&P BAS has decent comprehension information, and we can look at trends 
using that information.


When you say 'essential skills' that were taught over the specific period of 
time, are you referring to the skills that the diagnostic testing would show 
a student needs? That's what's considered Progress Monitoring. I try to 
tailor the PM to the intervention. Sometimes the PM depends on the grade 
level or developmental level of the student. In many cases, running records 
are good PM's.  I hope this makes sense.


- Original Message - 
From: "Foltermann, Marsha" 
To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" 


Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing


In my district we assess three times per year and call it Benchmark Testing. 
(Not sure that everyone actually uses the same definition.) The testing is 
to assess strengths and primarily weaknesses of our students so that we can 
reteach and provide tutoring where necessary. We are supposed to be testing 
primarily over the essential skills that were taught for that specific 
period of time.
I think I am probably asking an impossible question to most of you because I 
am from Texas, and we are one of the five states that have not accepted the 
Common Core Standards for ELAR. I often refer to the Common Core Standards 
and our standards in Texas ARE very similar so think we could certainly use 
the same assessment!

Mrs. Marsha Foltermann
6th grade, ELAR
903-462-7307
For a conference, please call the office:  903-462-7200

mfolterm...@denisonisd.net

-Original Message-
From: mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org 
[mailto:mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org] On 
Behalf Of CAG

Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 7:59 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

Are you asking about Universal Screenings? We are using the Aimsweb.

- Original Message - 
From: "Foltermann, Marsha" 

To: 
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 10:16 AM
Subject: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing


I am very frustrated so reaching out to a group that I know is educationally
informed! Can anyone out there please tell me what your district uses as a
resource for Benchmark Tests?

Mrs. Marsha Foltermann
6th grade, ELAR
903-462-7307
For a conference, please call the office:  903-462-7200

mfolterm...@denisonisd.net<mailto:mfolterm...@denisonisd.net>




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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-04 Thread Foltermann, Marsha 
In my district we assess three times per year and call it Benchmark Testing. 
(Not sure that everyone actually uses the same definition.) The testing is to 
assess strengths and primarily weaknesses of our students so that we can 
reteach and provide tutoring where necessary. We are supposed to be testing 
primarily over the essential skills that were taught for that specific period 
of time. 
I think I am probably asking an impossible question to most of you because I am 
from Texas, and we are one of the five states that have not accepted the Common 
Core Standards for ELAR. I often refer to the Common Core Standards and our 
standards in Texas ARE very similar so think we could certainly use the same 
assessment!
Mrs. Marsha Foltermann
6th grade, ELAR
903-462-7307
For a conference, please call the office:  903-462-7200

mfolterm...@denisonisd.net

-Original Message-
From: mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org 
[mailto:mosaic-bounces+mfoltermann=denisonisd@literacyworkshop.org] On 
Behalf Of CAG
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 7:59 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

Are you asking about Universal Screenings? We are using the Aimsweb.

- Original Message - 
From: "Foltermann, Marsha" 
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 10:16 AM
Subject: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing


I am very frustrated so reaching out to a group that I know is educationally 
informed! Can anyone out there please tell me what your district uses as a 
resource for Benchmark Tests?

Mrs. Marsha Foltermann
6th grade, ELAR
903-462-7307
For a conference, please call the office:  903-462-7200

mfolterm...@denisonisd.net<mailto:mfolterm...@denisonisd.net>




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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-04 Thread Jana Blamble 
Fountas and Pinnell (Hilliard City Schools - Ohio)
Jana Blamble
4th/5th looping teacher
Darby Creek Elem.


From: mosaic-bounces+jana_blamble=hboe@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+jana_blamble=hboe@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of Rachel 
Kimboko [kimb...@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 10:42 PM
To: Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

I both LEAS there are home-grown pacing assessments that are supposed to
indicate readiness for the annual "high stakes" test (MSA and DC CAS
respectively). In DC, we are actually testing 2nd graders this year
(non-recording) and then from 1st up in 2013-14.

On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 10:41 PM, Rachel Kimboko  wrote:

> In Prince Georges County, MD we used the DRA and n Washington, DC we are
> using DIBELS and TRC.
>
> Rachel K
>
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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-04 Thread Patricia Kimathi 

What are home-grown pacing assessments?
Pat
On Apr 3, 2012, at 7:42 PM, Rachel Kimboko wrote:

I both LEAS there are home-grown pacing assessments that are  
supposed to

indicate readiness for the annual "high stakes" test (MSA and DC CAS
respectively). In DC, we are actually testing 2nd graders this year
(non-recording) and then from 1st up in 2013-14.

On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 10:41 PM, Rachel Kimboko   
wrote:


In Prince Georges County, MD we used the DRA and n Washington, DC  
we are

using DIBELS and TRC.

Rachel K


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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-03 Thread Rachel Kimboko 
In Prince Georges County, MD we used the DRA and n Washington, DC we are
using DIBELS and TRC.

Rachel K
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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-03 Thread Rachel Kimboko 
I both LEAS there are home-grown pacing assessments that are supposed to
indicate readiness for the annual "high stakes" test (MSA and DC CAS
respectively). In DC, we are actually testing 2nd graders this year
(non-recording) and then from 1st up in 2013-14.

On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 10:41 PM, Rachel Kimboko  wrote:

> In Prince Georges County, MD we used the DRA and n Washington, DC we are
> using DIBELS and TRC.
>
> Rachel K
>
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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-03 Thread CAG 

Are you asking about Universal Screenings? We are using the Aimsweb.

- Original Message - 
From: "Foltermann, Marsha" 

To: 
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 10:16 AM
Subject: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing


I am very frustrated so reaching out to a group that I know is educationally 
informed! Can anyone out there please tell me what your district uses as a 
resource for Benchmark Tests?


Mrs. Marsha Foltermann
6th grade, ELAR
903-462-7307
For a conference, please call the office:  903-462-7200

mfolterm...@denisonisd.net




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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-03 Thread Ward, Lisa 
Star Enterprise, just this year. My school piloted AimsWeb but it's too 
expensive for the whole district. 

Lisa Ward
Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 3, 2012, at 9:07 AM, "Foltermann, Marsha"  
wrote:

> I am very frustrated so reaching out to a group that I know is educationally 
> informed! Can anyone out there please tell me what your district uses as a 
> resource for Benchmark Tests?
> 
> Mrs. Marsha Foltermann
> 6th grade, ELAR
> 903-462-7307
> For a conference, please call the office:  903-462-7200
> 
> mfolterm...@denisonisd.net
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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-03 Thread Jennifer Olimpieri 
Fountas and Pinnell in Kindergarten through Five.





From: "Foltermann, Marsha" 
To: "mosaic@literacyworkshop.org" 
Sent: Tue, April 3, 2012 10:16:50 AM
Subject: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

I am very frustrated so reaching out to a group that I know is educationally 
informed! Can anyone out there please tell me what your district uses as a 
resource for Benchmark Tests?

Mrs. Marsha Foltermann
6th grade, ELAR
903-462-7307
For a conference, please call the office:  903-462-7200

mfolterm...@denisonisd.net

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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-03 Thread MaryJo Costello 
We use Fountas and Pinnell

From: mosaic-bounces+mcostello=rhnet@literacyworkshop.org 
[mosaic-bounces+mcostello=rhnet@literacyworkshop.org] on behalf of 
Foltermann, Marsha [mfolterm...@denisonisd.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 10:16 AM
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Subject: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

I am very frustrated so reaching out to a group that I know is educationally 
informed! Can anyone out there please tell me what your district uses as a 
resource for Benchmark Tests?

Mrs. Marsha Foltermann
6th grade, ELAR
903-462-7307
For a conference, please call the office:  903-462-7200

mfolterm...@denisonisd.net

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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-03 Thread Sandy Pugliano 
Hi Marsha 

I'm in California and am looking for the same type of information for kinder 
and grade one. 

Our district uses curriculum associates tool for grades 2-8. We give it 4 times 
a year. It is directly aligned with CA standards and has a math and Ela 
component. 

A friend of mine said they use 
PALS in VA for the younger grades. 

Some  districts around here are using DRA.  
I'll email more info regarding CA districts as I find it. 

Do you know what type of tools are used for K-1 in your area? 
Sandy. 

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 3, 2012, at 7:16 AM, "Foltermann, Marsha"  
wrote:

> I am very frustrated so reaching out to a group that I know is educationally 
> informed! Can anyone out there please tell me what your district uses as a 
> resource for Benchmark Tests?
> 
> Mrs. Marsha Foltermann
> 6th grade, ELAR
> 903-462-7307
> For a conference, please call the office:  903-462-7200
> 
> mfolterm...@denisonisd.net
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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-03 Thread Koci, Jody 
Our elementary schools use the DRA-2 fall and spring, NWEA MAP F,W,S, and 
AimsWeb F,W,S.

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On Apr 3, 2012, at 12:57 PM, "Ward, Lisa"  wrote:

> Star Enterprise, just this year. My school piloted AimsWeb but it's too 
> expensive for the whole district. 
> 
> Lisa Ward
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> On Apr 3, 2012, at 9:07 AM, "Foltermann, Marsha"  
> wrote:
> 
>> I am very frustrated so reaching out to a group that I know is educationally 
>> informed! Can anyone out there please tell me what your district uses as a 
>> resource for Benchmark Tests?
>> 
>> Mrs. Marsha Foltermann
>> 6th grade, ELAR
>> 903-462-7307
>> For a conference, please call the office:  903-462-7200
>> 
>> mfolterm...@denisonisd.net
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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-03 Thread Debra Pellerin 
We use the Group Reading Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation (GRADE)  by
Pearson for Fall and Winter Benchmarks, Fountas and Pinnel Benchmark
Assessment System and DIBELS Oral Reading Fluency Measure

On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 10:16 AM, Foltermann, Marsha <
mfolterm...@denisonisd.net> wrote:

> I am very frustrated so reaching out to a group that I know is
> educationally informed! Can anyone out there please tell me what your
> district uses as a resource for Benchmark Tests?
>
> Mrs. Marsha Foltermann
> 6th grade, ELAR
> 903-462-7307
> For a conference, please call the office:  903-462-7200
>
> mfolterm...@denisonisd.net
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Debra Pellerin, M.Ed.
Reading Specialist

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Re: [MOSAIC] Benchmark Testing

2012-04-03 Thread Paula Adams MS 
We have used a multitude of assessments in the past that gave us numbers. 
We felt we were on top of things and monitoring everyone but the numbers
didn't correlate strongly with our state assessments.  Therefore, we
provided support to some kids who performed well and no support for others
who performed significantly below expectations.  

We continue to use the SRI (Scholastic Reading inventory on the computer)
because of its practicality but its not perfect.  Some kids can sustain
themselves in completing short passages and yet can not hold onto ideas
and sustain their comprehension across an entire book of the same
level...and there is no writing.  It renders a lexile which is helpful in
placing students in materials and montoring for growth - not a diagnostic
instrument.  We also use Fountas and Pinnell's Benchmark Assessments which
are not practical.  Therefore, we only use this on students who have
receive scores below the state's standard or "3" and those students who
the SRI shows are below level.  Middle school level assessment is
troublesome because of sheer numbers of students.  This assessment helps
you understanding the general area of weakness to focus on for
instruction.   I hope this helps.

Dr. Paula J. Adams

Reading Specialist
Sweet Home Middle School
 


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