3rd Grade

Universal Screeners

• • NWEA MAPS Growth Reading 2-5: Administered in Fall, Winter, and Spring

  • Cold Read of Grade Level Passage/Comprehension Retell: Winter

  • Universal Spelling Screener: Spring

Progress Monitoring Assessment

• • AIMSWeb+ Oral Reading Fluency Probe: Administered to Students Monitored for Possible Referral

  • WADE (Wilson Assessment of Decoding and Encoding)                                          

Diagnostic Tests Used:

• • WADE - Wilson Assessment of Decoding and Encoding

  • TOSWRF - Test of Silent Word Reading Fluency

  • WIST - Word Identification and Spelling Test

  • Woodcock Johnson IV

Definition of Standard Based Grading in the Elementary Schools

E = Student demonstrates an advanced understanding of concept or skill. Student solves problems independently, consistently and efficiently and can clearly communicate his/her understanding.

B = Student demonstrates a proficient understanding of the concept or skill. Student solves problems independently;however, may occasionally make minor errors or has some difficulty explaining his/her understanding.

I = Student demonstrates a basic understanding of the concept or skill during independent practice; however, errors still occur.Reminders and suggestions are needed to complete the task.

N = Student demonstrates a minimal understanding of the concept or skill, and cannot complete the task independently.