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[Assessment 576] Re: Opinions and thoughts about using Work KeysforAdult Literacy StudentsMelinda Hefner mhefner at cccti.eduThu Jan 11 13:12:54 EST 2007
Thanks so much! Melinda >>> "Limkemann, Karen" <Karen.Limkemann at fwliteracyalliance.org> 01/10/07 11:07 AM >>> Melinda,To the best of my knowledge there is only one form of the WorkKeys assessment. It is designed as a screening tool for employment purposes so that employers will have some assurance of an applicants skill level in the different areas. Also, at least in Indiana, there is no way to score the test locally. They are all sent in to ACT for scoring.The test does not break down specific skill sets; for instance fractions or percentages. Also, in adult education programs tied to the National Reporting System, Work Keys is not listed among acceptable assessments. The KeyTrain software program does allow for some diagnostics regarding specific skills but we use the TABE in addition to information that can be pulled from KeyTrain when creating a adult learning plan (ALP) with a student. In Indiana the state testing policy for adult ed allows only TABE or CASAS.Some state are creating employability certifications based on Work Keys but again that is for employment purposes rather than an educational credential such as GED or high school graduation test.Karen From: Melinda Hefner [mailto:mhefner at cccti.edu] Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 10:46 AM To: The Assessment Discussion List Subject: [Assessment 572] Re: Opinions and thoughts about using Work KeysforAdult Literacy Students Karen, thank you so much for this response. You say that WorkKeys is not diagnostic in nature and that you would hesitate to use it as a pre-post test tool. Can you elaborate? I would really, really appreciate it. Melinda Melinda M. Hefner Director, Literacy Support Services Basic Skills Department Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute 2855 Hickory Blvd. Hudson, North Carolina 28638 Office: (828) 726-2245 FAX: (828) 726-2266 >>> "Limkemann, Karen" <Karen.Limkemann at fwliteracyalliance.org> 01/10/07 9:13 AM >>> We use KeyTrain heavily with ABE, GED, and ESL but do not have access to WorkKeys. The workforce development folks handle that testing in Indiana. We have found KeyTrain to be a great tool for a variety of folks. You might want to contact someone in Michigan. It seems I heard that they are going to use WorkKeys as a high school exit exam. I would hesitate to use it as a pre-post tool as it is not diagnostic in nature.Karen LimkemannThe Literacy Alliance Fort Wayne, IN From: Melinda Hefner [mailto:mhefner at cccti.edu] Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 5:31 PM To: assessment at nifl.gov Subject: [Assessment 569] Re: Opinions and thoughts about using Work Keysfor Adult Literacy Students oops....sorry for the it's/its!!!!!! :-( >>> "Melinda Hefner" <mhefner at cccti.edu> 01/09/07 4:18 PM >>>I apologize in advance if this duplicates a recent question/discussion, but I hope you will let me know your opinions and thoughts about using Work Keys as an assessment tool for ABE, GED, and Adult High School students. Pros? Cons? Recommend it's use? Recommend it's conditional use? Don't recommend it? Thanks in advance for your help. Melinda Melinda M. Hefner Director, Literacy Support Services Basic Skills Department Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute 2855 Hickory Blvd. Hudson, North Carolina 28638 Office: (828) 726-2245 FAX: (828) 726-2266 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.nifl.gov/pipermail/assessment/attachments/20070111/cc7dac2c/attachment.html
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