My district used the MAP test for the first time this year. I can't say I was
impressed by it. The test is completed on the computer so many of the
reading strategies the kids are taught goes right out the window when they
can't
highlight or make margin notes on the test. Supposedly the test
Our district will begin using MAP in the fall as well, but I am cautious of the
primary test because it is new. I am not sure how K-1 students will do on a
computer test. We also used DIBELS, but have now shifted to AIMS Web as a
screener.
Annette
Annetta Wesselhoff
Literacy Coordinator
Lomb
We currently use NWEA in our district. We do not start using the NWEA,
however, until second grade. In kindergarten and first grade other
non-computerized assessments are given. I do like the NWEA for several
reasons. One, it shows growth. So often we look at state testing and it only
allo
I am trying to locate the book. I have searched Amazon, and
Stenhouse.---where can I get it?
Thanks,
Marti
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Ackity ack ack. It looks like I might have to buy another book.
On Apr 1, 2008, at 9:03 PM, Patricia Kimathi wrote:
> I love this book. I bought it shared it with our literacy coach she
> read it and ordered it for every grad level and herself. I am in awe.
> The children really seem to get it.
The title is actually "TEST Talk" by Amy H. Greene. It's only $14.40! Here is
a tiny URL for it. But, I found it by searching Amazon with the correct title.
http://tinyurl.com/22jy6y
Amy Swan
3rd Grade Teacher
Cedar Creek Elementary
(913)780-7360
CHECK OUT OUR CLASS WEBPAGE!! http://te
Ick ick ick. Run, don't walk, away from Standards Plus.
It is a highly scripted multiple choice test prep thingie that is
really really dull, boring, and probably expensive. In most grades
students have a "workbook" and the teacher uses overheads. It's done
once a day. Teacher puts overhead
Hi Pam,
I think that the lessons in Test Talk are most appropriate for third,
fourth, and fifth grades. It was written by a third-grade teacher and a
literacy coach.
Shari Couch
Literacy Coach
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What grade levels are the activities in Test Talk geared to? I need something
that can be used K-2 to prepare for our state test?
Thanks
Pam
>>> Ljackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/1/2008 10:42 PM >>>
Test Talk is written for elementary teachers.
Lori Jackson
District Literacy Coach and Mentor
T
How many times per year do you administer this?
Which subjects are tested?
I'm assuming you use this in grades 2-8?
Thanks.
Carol
> We currently use NWEA in our district. We do not start using the NWEA,
> however, until second grade. In kindergarten and first grade other
> non-computerized asses
We use it grades 2-5 in my building. I am not sure if our middle schools use
it or not to be honest. We test 2-3 times per year. For sure once in the fall
and once in the spring. However, this year we started testing fall, winter,
and sping. I'm not sure we need the winter session, but it w
Test Talk: Integrating Test Preparation into Reading Workshop
http://www.stenhouse.com/0461.asp
The Stenhouse link above has the first chapter of the book available in PDF
so you can get an idea of how it's written.
Keith Mack
Web Administrator for Mosaic List
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I am a remedial reading teacher in New York State. Is this book geared
towards the classroom teacher who does writer's workshop or would it be
appropriate for reading teachers too?
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Ooops!
My mistake! The book I read was TEST talk, not Text Talk! Sorry
for the confusion with the Isabell Beck book, Bringing Words to
Life, which talk about Text Talk!
Kelli
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It'd be interesting to hear some "post test" data and anecdotal evidence
from those of you that have read or are going to use this book.
Of course everyone's concerned about the scores and AYP, but I often think
some of the "attitudinal" (ahem, "soft") data would be very interesting.
Are kids
You will have to give us a year to answer that question. I do know this. In
one of our very troubled schools (where data just can't get less friendly), the
3-6 staff and I developed a very different 3-week test genre unit (prior to
having this book in hand). Through a series of mini lessons,
I think both.
Lori Jackson
District Literacy Coach and Mentor
Todd County School District
Box 87
Mission SD 5755
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Date: 2008, 02, Wednesday Of April 09:38
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I think you would see a structure and format for integrated test talk and prep.
Lori Jackson
District Literacy Coach and Mentor
Todd County School District
Box 87
Mission SD 5755
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Here is the link to the web page it is publised by Stenhouse
http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=9056
On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 8:52 PM, Patti Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Is the name of the book Text Talk or Test Talk? I did a search and came
> up w
I, too, feel that many of strategies I teach my students to use when reading
are difficult to do on a computer screen. They can't highlight, underline,
write notes, etc. I also feel that it becomes a test of perseverance (my
biggest gripe). I routinely have 5th graders trying to read and resp
The biggest gripe I have with the NWEA is that
"Zey, Melissa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: We currently use NWEA in our
district. We do not start using the NWEA, however, until second grade. In
kindergarten and first grade other non-computerized assessments are given. I
do like the NWEA for s
It is around $15 at Amazon.
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I am trying to locate the book. I
We test grades 3-5 once a year in the spring- reading, writing and math. Our
middle school tests in the fall and spring.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How many times per year do you administer this?
Which subjects are tested?
I'm assuming you use this in grades 2-8?
Thanks.
Carol
> We currently use
I'd be interested in this too...I FULLY plan on putting this in place next year
in my classroom. I didn't read the book until our testing had already started.
I just love that it's so easy to weave it into my already existing workshop!!!
I think this book is a MUST read for anyone who is in a te
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