[MOSAIC] data collection for analysis~Aimsweb Reading

[hccarlson at comcast.net]

It's so important to remember that districts need a variety of data in making instructional decisions. I agree that the Aimsweb is a reliable screening measure, but it doesn't measure what a child does with a real text in front of them. It's too bad we can't get a valid reliable measure that uses real books where students can use their strategies because that's our final goal. 
It's great that your district at least re evaluates the data they are collecting and modifies when necessary. I know too many districts who just continue to use the assessments without asking teachers how it helps them in their daily instruction or evaluating the data and/or test to determine if it measures the district benchmarks/goals. 

Carol 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Georgi" <gcoldren at gmail.com> 
To: "Mosaic: A Reading Comprehension Strategies Email Group" <mosaic at literacyworkshop.org> 
Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 12:04:47 AM 
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] data collection for analysis~Aimsweb Reading 



While I think the Aimsweb RCBM and MAZE are valuable and quick to administer 
you have to remember that they only measure this one aspect of the child's 
reading. It should not be used as the only diagnostic tool. 



I hope you find this info helpful, 
Georgi in Indiana 

-------Original Message------- 

From: keach1 at aol.com 
Date: 9/16/2010 12:45:44 AM 
To: mosaic at literacyworkshop.org 
Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] data collection for analysis 







Is anyone using Aimsweb for assessment in reading? I would love to know 
what it is like and if you find it valuable. 
We were recently shown the aimsweb math assessment and it is an 8 minute 
test, consisting only of computation, and includes thing like 2 digit 
subtraction with regrouping which we dont even teach in first grade. This 
is how our Tier students are identified so its a bit puzzling how that is 
going to be an accurate tool. 

We are also going to be using aimsweb for reading so I am hoping that it is 
different. Can anyone tell me if they are using it? Is it a valid tool? I 
m worried. 

kathy 

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