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Classroom Observation of Early Mathematics - Environment and Teaching (COEMET)
Topics: Teacher and Leader DevelopmentTags: Early childhood education, Instructional practices, Learning environments, Mathematics educationCOEMET is a classroom observation instrument that evaluates classroom culture and the use of specific math activities. It includes questions about how actively the teacher interacts with the children, how the teacher uses teachable math moments, how math is displayed in the physical environment of the room, how confident the teacher appears about math, etc. The specific math activities measured are not connected to a specific curriculum.View InstrumentEarly Childhood Classroom Observation Measure (ECCOM)
Topics: Teacher and Leader DevelopmentThe Early Childhood Classroom Observation Measure (ECCOM) is a classroom observation instrument that rates the nature and quality of academic instruction and the overall learning environment. The instrument is based on social-constructivist learning theory, such that in high-scoring classrooms teachers are identified as actively guiding and supporting children's learning efforts and the development of their social skills.View InstrumentEarly Language and Literacy Classroom Observation Toolkit (ELLCO)
Topics: Teacher and Leader DevelopmentThe Early Language & Literacy Classroom Observation Toolkit (ELLCO) is a classroom observation measure that assesses the quality of the classroom environment and teacher practices across five key elements: classroom structure, curriculum, the language environment, books and book reading opportunities, and print and early writing support. The measure is primarily designed for administrators and teachers of preschool and early elementary classrooms to use for professional development and program improvement.View InstrumentGroup Reading Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation (GRADE)
Topics: Student LearningThe GRADE (Group Reading Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation) is a reading assessment for students from grade PreK to adult. For grades PreK-3, the diagnostic test measures reading skills that are consistent with the National Reading Panel and Reading First. The GRADE can be used with an RTI program to identify strengths and weaknesses and to track student growth.View InstrumentPhonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS)
Topics: Student LearningThe Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS) is a tool that focuses on fundamental literacy skills. The assessment offers instruments for PreK-3, with a Spanish version available as well. PALS is the state-provided screening assessment for Virginia's Early Intervention Reading Initiative (EIRI). PALS Plus can be used for grades 4-8.View InstrumentPredictive Assessment of Reading (PAR)
Topics: Student LearningThe Predictive Assessment of Reading (PAR) can be used to measure a student's reading level, identify skills in need of intervention, monitor progress, and predict future reading achievement. The assessment contains four reading subtests that can be administered to special needs, gifted, ELL students, and developing students in grades PreK-3.View InstrumentKaufman Test of Educational Achievement, 3rd Edition (KTEA-3) - Math
Topics: Student LearningThe KTEA-3 is an individually adminstered battery sold by Pearson. Within the battery is an assessment developed to be aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards and also mapped to the Common Core State Standards.View Instrument