Is the chart posted?

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-----Original Message-----
From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:assessment-bounces at nifl.gov]
On Behalf Of Virginia Tardaewether
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 3:41 PM
To: hdooley at riral.org; The Assessment Discussion List
Subject: [Assessment 310] Re: Seeking math placements

CASAS has created grade level charts for those partners who need that
non-adult type score
Va

-----Original Message-----
From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:assessment-bounces at nifl.gov]
On Behalf Of Howard L. Dooley, Jr.
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 6:34 AM
To: The Assessment Discussion List
Subject: [Assessment 308] Re: Seeking math placements

Katrina,

When our program reviewed standardized tests, we decided to use the 
CASAS because the competencies assessed were more in line with our 
instruction than the more academic skills approach of the TABE, and 
provides diagnostice information that helps guide instruction.  We still

use the TABE in those instances where a collaborating partner "needs" a 
very specific grade level score for their purposes, such as a 9.0 
reading score to enter a job training program, or for learners who have 
a specific academic skills goal.  We integrated the CASAS assessments 
into our program, because we did not want it to stand alone as a 
high-stake test for accountability.

We discovered that the CASAS placement tests placed individuals into 
class levels as accurately as our previous in-house assessments, and 
does so in less time than previously.  So, we moved to using the CASAS 
for this purpose.  Using it in this way integrates it into our 
curriculum and provides one benchmark for learner success.

Howard D.



Katrina Hinson wrote:


>Can I get some more information on the PBS Locator tests mentioned in

the email below?  Also, I see on the list that a lot of programs use
CASAS or appear to use CASAS more than TABE. Is there a particular
reason for that?

>

>Regards

>Katrina Hinson

>

>  

>

>>>>stange at gcnet.com 04/13/06 2:38 PM >>>

>>>>        

>>>>

>At the FCCLC, we base our class placements on the CASAS diagnostic

score.  Since we only offer two levels of class, the Level one class is
for CASAS ABE levels 1and 2 (Up to a 212 score), Level two class is for
CASAS  ABE level 3 and 4 (up to a 235 score) and the fast track class is
for above 235).  It would be better to have four levels, but our level
placement is quite flexible. 

>In individual classes I like to use the PBS Locator tests, as they are

easier to make specific placement of needs of the class members if the
goal is most commonly, "get my GED".

>At 12:22 PM 4/13/06 -0400, you wrote: 

>

>Marie,

>

> 

>

>CASAS Math appraisals and pre/post tests can be used for ABE or ESOL. 

>

> 

>

>Linda Taylor, CASAS

>

>(800) 255-1036

>

> 

>

>From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:assessment-bounces at nifl.gov]

On Behalf Of Marie Cora

>Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 12:27 PM

>To: assessment at nifl.gov 

>Subject: [Assessment 299] Seeking math placements

>

> 

>

>Dear Colleagues,

>

> 

>

>I have received the following email from a colleague who is trying to

gather some resources on developing or finding placement assessments for
math.  Please read on.

>

>marie cora

>

>Assessment Discussion List Moderator

>

>_______________

>

> 

>

>We are having departmental meetings to address the multi-level

offerings of math across all departments (ESOL, ABE, and ASE).  We are
meeting at the end of April to either develop or use parts of
standardized assessments for placement.  Can you suggest some resources
(either electronic or places you could guide me to) that could assist
me/us?

>

> 

>

> 

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>Karen Stange

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>Curriculum Specialist

>Finney County Community Learning Center

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>Garden City, KS 67846 

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