DIBELS: The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills
DIBELS (The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) tests are benchmark assessments to measure early literacy skills from kindergarten through sixth grade. The test is designed as short one -minute fluency measures to monitory the development of the early literacy skills of students (Dynamic Measurement Group, 2015). DIBELS measures the seven functions of phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle, accuracy and fluency with connected text, reading comprehension, and vocabulary. DIBELS is designed to identify difficulty in basic early literacy skills in children. Early detection can provide the opportunity for support and prevent later reading difficulties (Dynamic Measurement Group, 2015). The example below is a test for Kindergarten. Other tests are available by clicking the button below.
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Basic Phonics Assessment
The Basic Phonics Assessment is a diagnostic assessment designed to provide information about appropriate student placement in the K12 Phonics Works Program (K12, 2004). Finding the correct placement will ensure the students will have less frustration and master early reading. The teacher administering the test is to determine if the child is being challenged but not frustrated to go onto the next section of the test. The ultimate goal of the test is to determine a starting point for the child (K12, 2004).
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Citations:
Collins, J. (2014, November 3). Economic growth requires education reform - Letter to editor - The Guardian. Retrieved from http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-editor/2014-11-03/article-3926771/Economic-growth-requires-education-reform/1
K12. (2004). Basic Phonics Placement Assessment. Retrieved from https://eprcontent.k12.com/placement/placement/pdfs/phonics_basic.pdf
University of Oregon. (2015). Testing Materials Downloads : UO DIBELS Data System. Retrieved from https://dibels.uoregon.edu/market/assessment/materialdownload?agree=true
Collins, J. (2014, November 3). Economic growth requires education reform - Letter to editor - The Guardian. Retrieved from http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-editor/2014-11-03/article-3926771/Economic-growth-requires-education-reform/1
K12. (2004). Basic Phonics Placement Assessment. Retrieved from https://eprcontent.k12.com/placement/placement/pdfs/phonics_basic.pdf
University of Oregon. (2015). Testing Materials Downloads : UO DIBELS Data System. Retrieved from https://dibels.uoregon.edu/market/assessment/materialdownload?agree=true