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Curriculum Based Measurement And Portfolio Assessment: An Effective Evaluation System, Johanna Roberts
Curriculum Based Measurement And Portfolio Assessment: An Effective Evaluation System, Johanna Roberts
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The researcher reviewed current literature regarding curriculum based assessment, curriculum based measurement (CBM) and portfolio assessment. The researcher developed a curriculum based measurement for kindergarten prereading and premath skills as a part of a portfolio system. A first grade math curriculum based measurement was designed collaboratively with two first grade teachers. A beginning reading assessment was also designed for the first grade. Results showed that a portfolio assessment with CBM's is an effective evaluation tool.
Using Cross-Age Tutors In Developing Language Skills In Kindergarteners, Jane Wartenbe
Using Cross-Age Tutors In Developing Language Skills In Kindergarteners, Jane Wartenbe
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This master's project provides a handbook to be used by teachers in planning and implementing a cross-age tutoring program for the purpose of developing language skills in kindergarteners. Included is a summary of research documenting benefits of such programs, featuring information on various program designs and activities and information on a pilot project conducted by the author prior to development of the handbook. The handbook includes: procedures for pairing tutors and tutees, scheduling the time, days, dates and location for tutoring sessions, training of tutors and sample lesson plans for tutors to use with their tutees.