[LIT] Testing testing

[CAG]

Tena - we found that our NWEA scores bounced around as well. Individual 
kids' testing can be affected by so many factors. Our principal is not 
putting emphasis on this. Cathy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tena Linsbeck-Perron" <tlinsb71 at gmail.com>
To: "Lit Site" <lit at literacyworkshop.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 12:29 AM
Subject: [LIT] Testing testing


> In light of the fact that my students are expected to show growth on
> NWEA testing, I wonder how to address my feelings about teaching to a
> test. This year, while testing demonstrated students reading well
> above grade level, I saw little growth in the numbers. Does anyone
> else have to deal with these types of measurements? You know, its all
> about the main Idea, vocabulary, sequencing, and all that stuff.
> Thoughts? ideas?
>
> -- 
> Tena
>
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