National Geographic 6-12 Catalog 2008-2009 - (Page 27) Assessment Tools Assessment Purpose Assessment Handbook (BLMs) or online InsideNG.com (PDFs) Test Type Test Booklets e-Assessment Placement Placement Test Places students into the appropriate level of the program based on phonics and decoding ability and reading level (Lexile).® Quick Checks at Levels A–B and Selection Tests at Levels C–E provide immediate feedback as students learn, with links to reteaching prescriptions. Unit Tests Measure mastery of skills taught in the unit to monitor progress and provide reteaching. Reteaching Prescriptions Include suggestions for re-presenting the skill, guided practice, and application. Fluency Passages for Timed Readings Passages at Levels A–E measure students’ progress toward their words correct per minute goal (WCPM). At Levels C–E, the Online Coach automatically records students’ reading and reports WCPM. Rubrics for Performance Assessments Assess how well English learners demonstrate the functions of English. Summative Assessment (Mid-Level Test) Measures student performance in the targeted skills for Units 1–4 at Levels C–E. Summative Assessment (End-of-Level Test) Measures student performance in the targeted skills for all units in the level at Levels A–E. Reading Level Gains Test Three parallel forms measure reading level gains by Lexile.® English Language Gains Test Two parallel forms measure increase in English language proficiency level from year to year. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Progress Monitoring Reteaching Oral Reading Fluency Language Acquisition ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Online Coach ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Achievement Affective & Metacognitive Measures Surveys, Reflection Forms, Self- and Peer-Assessments Help students make personal connections and get committed to their own learning through reflection and metacognition. 27 http://www.InsideNG.com
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