Easytouse, portable technology to quickly administer dra2. Once teachers calculate and interpret scores, the data can purportedly be used to inform, and possibly individualize, instruction. Dra2 tutorials my pearson training resources dra2 fidelity tips. The assessment type and assessment period will have been preselected for you by your dra2 online administrator. Dra helps educators identify every students reading ability, document progress, and tailor teaching methods to drive effective reading instruction. Through a survey, our office of early learning and literacy collected the number of 5k classrooms including selfcontained classes in the districts. Likewise, a k3 kit may be used by grade 4 teachers. Dra developmental reading assessment level correlation. Assign and listen to recordings of benchmark passages and books. Addthecircled numbers to obtain a total score for each section. So i made a template that i can print out and use for my whole. This 70 page pack has six different leveled printable readers for you to use with your students. Data syncs to the dra dashboard for instant access to student, class, school, and district results that guide datadriven decisions. We are extremely busy and there is a lot to learn in 1st grade.
They are leveled according to dra2 and fountas and pinnell. The dra2 is a teacheradministered, reading assessment. Letter naming fluency on the lnf assessment, your child is shown a page of random letters and asked to name the letters. Developmental reading assessment dra kindergarten the developmental reading assessment dra2 is an interim benchmark assessment that is designed for students in kindergarten through third grades.
Each level has 2 fiction and 2 nonfiction passages. The dra2 benchmark assessment books were carefully developed. Understanding your childs dra reading level scholastic. The developmental reading assessment, second edition plus. Dra word analysis should be administered during the first part of the school year after the dra2 has been administered to students in first through fifth grades. Benchmark passages are short text selections that are one part of a threepart process to help place students at their instructional levels for leveled reading sessions and to assess their readiness to progress to the next level. Consistent assessment administration to ensure reliable results across. Likewise, a k3 kit may be used by grade 4 teachers to assess students who are reading below level. Text level samples the developmental reading assessment dra is an individually administered assessment of a childs reading capabilities. After using this kit i would be able to recognize and adjust instruction based on developmentally appropriate reading levels.
Teachers will use the information gained from the dra2 to determine which emerging andor struggling readers should be given this assessment. Teachers may administer this assessment between testing. My students need a developmental reading assessment kit that will provide me with assessment information to intervene or enrich in the students greatest areas of reading strengths or weaknesses. Dra2 and dibels next environmental sciences magnet at. If the students have not been given an oral reading assessment in the past, you may want to model what the assessment will involve. Benchmark passages assess comprehension and reward students progress from level to level. Includes teachers guide, 1 set of 23 grades k1 benchmark books, 3 sets of 22 grades 24 benchmark. Level 2 i can see level 2 bath time level 3 the i like game. The texts in this kit are appropriate to measure the instructional goals and objectives set forth by our school system. Mps has purchased a dra2 kit for each k3 classroom and a 48 dra2 kit for each 45.
Next, it discusses some of the additional assessment tools. Developmental reading assessment dra2 cheney school district. It is the committees wish not to make our formal running record program more complicated and time consuming for teachers. If you are a current dra oms user, you may log in with your existing username and password. The developmental reading assessment dra is an individually administered assessment of a childs reading capabilities. Benchmark passages assessments reading az reading az. Dra emphasizes setting instuctional goals specific to each child. Gives k3 teachers a range of tools to help monitor literacy behavior continuously as they teach, as well as conduct periodic assessments for accountability. Enter the assessment date with the keyboard or click the calendar icon to select a date.
Use your recorded observations from this assessment to select the statements that best. Beginning in the 20102011 school year, cheney teachers began using the dra2 developmental reading assessment 2 to administer the second grade reading assessment. How to purchase the dra2 reading assessment synonym. The developmental reading assessment, or dra, is a set of individually administered reading assessments for children in kindergarten through grade eight. Show the students what to do when they come to a word they dont know. In the assessment, teachers find benchmark assessment books, blackline masters, student assessment folders, an organizer, training dvd, procedures overview card, clipboard and a word analysis kit for grades k 3.
Use your recorded observations from this assessment to select the statements that best describe the students oral reading fluency and comprehension. Dra developmental reading assessment level correlation chart grade level kindergarten 1st grade levels 2nd grade levels basal level kindergarten beginning middle end 1st beg mid end 2nd dra level. Teachers may administer the word analysis assessment for their own records, if desired. Dra developmental reading assessment kit donorschoose. Developmental reading assessment binder pages dra by. Use dra2 online to simplify and streamline student assessment, and use the. On my expectations by grade level page, the expectations are based on the dra2 standards. However, k3 teachers may want to use the 48 kits to assess students who are reading at a grade 4 or higher.
It allows teachers to systematically observe, record, and evaluate a change in a students reading performance over time. In my 1st grade classroom, we are always growing and changing. Dra developmental reading assessment second edition. Aug 20, 2016 the developmental reading assessment dra is a set of individually administered criterionreferences assessments. Mark a carter gives middle school teachers a range of tools to help monitor literacy behavior continuously as they teach, as well as conduct periodic assessments for accountability. It was explained to me by a very qualitifed reading specialist. Dra helps educators identify every students reading ability, document progress, and tailor teaching methods to. Developmental reading assessment, second edition dra2. As a new kit purchaser, you can obtain 30 free student licenses to the dra3 digital version, our webbased administration and scoring platform for the dra3. Developed by leading literacy experts jan richardson, ph. This printable guide pdf contains all the information you will need to set up. Developmental reading assessment dra2 assessment cheney. With dra2 online, all assessment data gathered with dra2 are securely housed. Dra2 teacher observation guides bay city public schools.
Teacher observation guide thin as a stick level 24, page 1. This chart is found in the section labeled assessment guidelines or on the laminated assessment procedure overview card that comes with the kit. Developmental reading assessment dra2 department set yourself up in a quiet area with texts and observation sheets where other the teacher should score that skill. Before assessing the students, there is a ninestep process that should be. The dra2 kit has made many changes from the original kit. The developmental reading assessment dra is a set of individually administered criterionreferences assessments. The dra2 benchmark assessment consists of four steps.
Dra3 developmental reading assessment, third edition. If you are new to dra oms, click register here to set up your account. It is also important to determine whether to assess students using the fiction or nonfiction benchmark assessment books. Emerging readers in kindergarten and beginning first grade to identify their level of. I have constantly found myself struggling to keep my students dra assessments organized. Pdf dra2 teacher observation guide score sheet read. Get instructions and help on ordering from our product catalogue. Developmental reading assessment, 2nd edition dra2 mandatory grades k4 20152016 frequently asked questions. The dra2 assesses oral reading as well as comprehension. Available in print and online, the assessment measures reading skills for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. They are one part of a threepart process that provides a more complete assessment of reading behavior and comprehension than any of the parts independently. The developmental reading assessment dra is a standardized reading test used to determine a students instructional level in reading.
Explain how this assessment helps the teacher better understand ways to help each student become a better reader. It is a tool to be used by instructors to identify a students reading level, accuracy, fluency, and comprehension. How to use a developmental reading assessment the classroom. If the comprehension score is less than 19, administer dra2 with a lowerlevel text. License term is within the current school year august 1 july 31. The k3 kits are intended to be used for the most parts in grades. Even in 5th grade, when i dont have to pass them on to the next grade level. The dra is administered individually to students by teachers andor reading specialists. Benchmark books digital running records on razplus with our online running record tool, razplus or razkids members can.
Wcsd teachers are not required to complete the progress monioring assessment, which is included in the dra2 app. Students read a selection or selections and then retell what they have read to the examiner. Enhanced reporting for additional analysis of dra2 results, available at a district to classroom level. Dra2 can be used with students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
There are a few different steps in the preparation process for the primary grades. Score recordings using an online tool and track student progress. K3 kits include text levels a40, and 48 kits include text levels 2080. The developers contend that the dra2 is a convenient assessment because classroom teachers can administer it to students in a oneonone setting in kindergarten through eighth grade. Dra2 developmental reading assessment lexington local. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Select the students reading level from the dropdown box. For information on preparing to administer dra2 in grades k3, please watch the tutorial k3. Guided reading books dra level 8 f and p level e tpt. The tool can be used by educators to identify each students instructional needs and to inform practices. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Dra2 technical manual 6 introduction to the developmental reading assessment 2nd edition the primary goal of reading programs and classroom educators is to help students become proficient, enthusiastic readers. The developmental reading assessment dra2 is an interim benchmark assessment that is designed for students in kindergarten through third grades. Dra2 technical manual 6 introduction to the developmental reading assessment 2nd edition the primary goal of reading programs and classroom educators is to help students.
Boston terrier guide download dra2 teacher observation guide score sheet. Ensure each teacher has the appropriate materials and score sheets. Teacher observation guide thin as a stick level 24. These kits contain all the materials needed to analyze student performance and conduct assessments. Therefore, the dra changes reflected in this document are intended to create district wide unity when using the new dra2 kit and keep accurate information about. Dra 48 developmental reading assessment, canadian edition. Once levels are identified, an instructor can use this information for instructional planning purposes. Developmental reading assessment dra 2 in grades 48.
It allows teachers to systematically observe, record, and evaluate change in a students reading performance over time. Each level listed below has examples of text for your child. Automatic scoring and ongoing view of student progress to quickly differentiate instruction. The developers also posit that the dra2 can be administered repeatedly both within and across academic years, which is necessary for progress monitoring. Before administration of dra2 assessment prepare parents and students. Reading opens up a world of possibilities dra helps you give them the keys. We will use page 10 from the dra2 k3 training manual see below. Second grade reading assessment all secondgraders in washington are required to have their oral reading skills tested within the first six weeks of the school year.
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