EDUC 554 Literacy Assessment Toolbox Paper

December 13, 2022

EDUC 554 Literacy Assessment Toolbox Paper

Order Number	636738393092
Type of Project	ESSAY
Writer Level	PHD VERIFIED
Format	APA
Academic Sources	10
Page Count	3-12 PAGES

Instructions/Descriptions

EDUC 554, Literacy, Assessment, Toolbox, Paper

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Overview

The purpose of this assignment is to research and create appropriate literacy assessment tools used by elementary and special education teachers to diagnose and measure reading achievement and progress. There are three assessment tools in this assignment, each with a different focus.

Instructions

Step 1 – Research

For each of the three tools (informal reading inventory, diagnostic reading tools, and progress monitoring tools), select two research-based journal articles from current literacy journals. All articles should be published within the past five years. Research articles should come from literacy journals. No other articles will be accepted. Read each article with a critical lens. You are looking for support for the assessment tool you will create for your classroom.

Step 2 – Create Tools

Create an assessment for each of the three assessments. These should relate to your practicum connected to this course.
The toolbox assessments should not be your state test such as PALS, DIBELS or other commercially purchases assessment. These should be authentic assessments made by teachers (meaning you the candidate).
The toolbox will include three literacy assessment samples (informal reading inventory, diagnostic reading tools, and progress monitoring tools) supported by two current research-based articles indicating its relevance of assessment tools to current literacy practices.
The samples should be orginial work and inserted in the Literacy Assessment Toolbox Assignment Template.

Step 3 – Written Report in Template

At the top of each section in the Literacy Assessment Toolbox Assignment Template, insert the specific grade level and school information, then fill in each section of the Literacy Assessment Toolbox Assignment Template.
Each journal article summary should be 150-200 words in length. The other sections of the template do not have a word count.
Use current APA format including a cover page and reference page.

EDUC 554

Literacy Assessment Toolbox Grading Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Literacy Assessment 1: Informal Reading Inventory

10 points

All the following are evident.

· The informal reading inventory is appropriately created.

· Its supported with research as a literacy practice.

· The assessment is original.

· It connects to the practicum course for EDUC 554.

· An overview of the assessment is provided in the template and is relevant for the grade level in focus.

8 to 9 points

All but one of the following components are evident.

· The informal reading inventory is appropriately created.

· Its supported with research as a literacy practice.

· The assessment is original.

· It connects to the practicum course for EDUC 554.

· An overview of the assessment is provided in the template and is relevant for the grade level in focus.

1 to 7 points

Two or more of the following are missing.

· The informal reading inventory is appropriately created.

· Its supported with research as a literacy practice.

· The assessment is original.

· It connects to the practicum course for EDUC 554.

· An overview of the assessment is provided in the template and is relevant for the grade level in focus.

0 points

Not present

Literacy Assessment 2: Diagnostic Reading Tool

10 points

All the following are evident.

· The diagnostic reading tool is appropriately created.

· Its supported with research as a literacy practice.

· The assessment is original.

· It connects to the practicum course for EDUC 554.

· An overview of the assessment is provided in the template and is relevant for the grade level in focus.

8 to 9 points

All but one of the following are evident.

· The diagnostic reading tool is appropriately created.

· Its supported with research as a literacy practice.

· The assessment is original.

· It connects to the practicum course for EDUC 554.

· An overview of the assessment is provided in the template and is relevant for the grade level in focus.

1 to 7 points

Two or more of the following are missing.

· The diagnostic reading tool is appropriately created.

· Its supported with research as a literacy practice.

· The assessment is original.

· It connects to the practicum course for EDUC 554.

· An overview of the assessment is provided in the template and is relevant for the grade level in focus.

0 points

Not present

Literacy Assessment 3: Progress Monitoring Tool

10 points

All the following are evident.

· The progress monitoring tool is appropriately created.

· Its supported with research as a literacy practice.

· The assessment is original.

· It connects to the practicum course for EDUC 554.

· An overview of the assessment is provided in the template and is relevant for the grade level in focus.

8 to 9 points

All but one of the following are evident.

· The progress monitoring tool is appropriately created.

· Its supported with research as a literacy practice.

· The assessment is original.

· It connects to the practicum course for EDUC 554.

· An overview of the assessment is provided in the template and is relevant for the grade level in focus.

1 to 7 points

Two or more of the following are missing.

· The progress monitoring tool is appropriately created.

· Its supported with research as a literacy practice.

· The assessment is original.

· It connects to the practicum course for EDUC 554.

· An overview of the assessment is provided in the template and is relevant for the grade level in focus.

0 points

Not present

Research-based Support

37 to 40 points

Each created assessment tool is clearly supported with two research-based journal articles from literacy journals for a total of 6 references. The articles are within the past five years. The research from the articles provides a rationale for the use of each assessment tool.

34 to 36 points

Each created assessment tool is supported with two research-based journal articles and are mostly from literacy journals for a total of 6 references. Most of the articles are within the past five years. The research from the articles provides a rationale for the use of most of the assessment tools.

1 to 33 points

There are not two research-based journal articles from literacy journals for each of the assessment tools. Many of the articles that are used for support are from articles that are over five years old. There is not a clear connection between the research and the rationale for the use of the assessment tool.

0 points

Not present

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Mechanics

14 to 15 points

The sentence structure is complete with correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, varied word choices. The writing exemplifies a professional.

13 points

The sentence structure has minor errors (fragments, run-ons, subject-verb not parallel) with correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. There is some variation in word choices.

1 to 12 points

The sentence structure has several errors in sentence fluency with multiple fragments/run-ons and poor spelling, and punctuation. There is limited variation in word choice.

0 points

Not present

Literacy Assessment (s) Template

10 points

The template is fully completed for 3 assessments and submitted as one-word document. It is answered with clarity and in well-developed sentences.

8 to 9 points

The template is mostly completed and attached. Most of the sentences have clarity and are well developed.

1 to 7 points

The template is attached but has many incomplete sections. Some of the sentences lack clarity and are incomplete. OR not submitted as one-word document.

0 points

Not present

Current APA Format

5 points

There is current APA formatting including a title page, header, and reference page. The research that supports each assessment is referenced correctly on the reference page.

4 points

There are some current APA formatting errors, and one of the following is missing: a title page, header, and reference page. Most of the research that supports each assessment is referenced correctly on the reference page.

1 to 3 points

There are many current APA formatting errors, and two of the following are missing: a title page, header, and reference page. The research that supports each assessment is not referenced correctly on the reference page.

0 points

Not present

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EDUC 554 Literacy Assessment Toolbox Paper

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.