Asessment

From our meeting on 3/18/09:

We discussed assessment folders and what tools we want to use to get the best information about students' reading achievement across the grade levels. In looking at the assessments chosen for the folders this year, and what's available now, the following was proposed:

1) GRades K and 1 will use what they used this year as those assessments worked for them.

2) Grades 2 - 6 will use a) the Scott Foresman group baseline assessment in the fall plus b) the QRI reading probe assessment

3) All grades can add other pieces that they feel give them additional information

4) Primary grades will give a phonics-type assessment at beginning and end of year, at least. Carol Heitz and Mike Sanker will be consulted to assist in finding a good, quick assessment that is not teacher-time-intensive

5) STAR reading test may be given at the end of each year (to be determined) as a quick reading level. Perhaps only in 3-6 where kids can take it in small groups with an aide's oversight to help them stay focused. We'll see.

6) SRI from REad 180 will continue to be used in grades 4-6 to assess those students who are identified as struggling readers.