New Test ARMT +
I’m thinking we might just need a new way of teaching and thinking about our teaching. Here is a link to a powerpoint created by the Alabama State Department of Education for the new ARMT + state test that will be given in the spring in place of the old ARMT test.
http://www.alsde.edu/search/default.aspx?query=armt%20plus
One of our teachers was sent to a training on this new ARMT + test this past week and will be giving us an overview of it in the near future. These are the key things that I just notice after looking at this powerpoint:
1. Critical thinking skills
2. Write, write, write, write, write
3. Vocabulary
4. Students setting goals for themselves
5. Individualized plans/guides for each child
There are other things I noticed, but these 5 just sort of jumped out at me while I was going through the powerpoint. So, here is where I stand as a teacher of these things so far this year after 7 weeks of school.
1. Check (trying to do this through comprehension reading strategies, reading response letters, working with partners and groups, etc.)
2. A small check-I need to allow MORE time each day for this
3. Check-10 words each week with formal instruction. BUT, I know that I need to be doing more with this-informally, too!
4. Will be able to check this next week-I am beginning small group instruction and individual conferences this next week so each student will be setting a reading goal (with my guidance)-this goal will change as each one is mastered
5. Same as #4-will be able to check this next week
I’m feeling pretty good about what I have been doing so far, but I know the areas that I need to work on. Can’t wait to begin true small group/individual instruction this next week. We did a trial run for small groups this past week and it went well. 🙂
Well, gotta go! Auburn is playing on TV, and I have plans to make for school next week!
Posted on October 1, 2011, in Testing and tagged ARMT, armt plus powerpoint, armt plus reading test, Reading, Reading comprehension. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.
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