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 Lombard School District 44 150 W. Madison Lombard, IL 60148 630-827-4430 >>> "Ron Borchert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 04/01/08 10:18 PM >>> >From Bev: In regard to Test Talk. Are any of you in school districts where you are forced to give NWEA MAP levels tests? I'm not sure they can be prepared for (which is a major shortcoming!), and I would LOVE to know how people do prepare their children for Levels tests. Thanks for any info. I, too, would be interested in the MAP testing. Our district will be using it beginning next fall. As the Elementary Language Arts facilitator for the district, I am in the process of deciding which of our tests will be replaced by the MAP test. So far we are looking at getting rid of GATES MCGINITE and some of our district made tests. I'm hoping the principals will be willing to abandon DIBELS or at least limit its use. >From what little I know about MAP, I would say the best way to prepare for >such a test that shows growth is by effective teaching. During our >consideration of MAP, we heard very little negative comments. Thank you, Barb _______________________________________________ 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.