Full Description
This pragmatic, accessible book presents an empirically supported conceptual framework and hands-on instructions for conducting curriculum-based measurement (CBM) in grades K-8. The authors provide the tools needed to assess student learning in reading, spelling, writing, and math, and to graph the resulting data. The role of CBM in systematic instructional problem solving is explained. Every chapter includes helpful answers to frequently asked questions, and the appendices contain over 20 reproducible administration and scoring guides, forms, and planning checklists. The large-size format and lay-flat binding facilitate photocopying and day-to-day use. See also The ABCs of Curriculum-Based Evaluation: A Practical Guide to Effective Decision Making, by John L. Hosp, Michelle K. Hosp, Kenneth W. Howell, and Randy Allison, which presents a broader problem-solving model that utilizes CBM.
Contents
What is CBM and Why Should I Do It? CBM for Assessment and Problem Solving. How to Conduct Reading CBM. How to Conduct Early Reading CBM. How to Conduct Spelling CBM, with Tessie Rose. How to Conduct Writing CBM, with Tessie Rose. How to Conduct Math CBM. Charting and Graphing Data to Help Make Decisions. Planning to Use CBM - and Keeping it Going. Appendix A. Summary of Validity and Reliability Studies for CBM. Appendix B. Reproducible Quick Guides and Forms for Conducting CBM.
